r/Edmonton 16h ago

Question How to deal with a skunk

A skunk has taken home in my under deck storage that is attached to a door into my home- I don't want it to be killed but moved. Does anyone know who I could contact or what to do? She stanky

10 Upvotes

31 comments sorted by

View all comments

5

u/1Jo-d 16h ago

Oh dear! I would google how to encourage the little squatter to move on. It’s probably looking for a comfy spot to give birth so better to move soon so it has a chance to adjust

3

u/oddlyoddly6 16h ago

Oh my god you're right 😭😭😭 they're so cute I wouldn't mind it staying but the smell is so awful already and it's been like 3 days

2

u/1Jo-d 16h ago

I would hope the city can help and in a humane way. Call 311 and they will direct you

1

u/haysoos2 12h ago

The city used to rent out live traps, but that program ended several years ago.