Skunks are generally crespecular animals, so seeing this critter in broad daylight was unusual:
That’s taken through two layers of half-century old glass, for obvious reasons.
What may not be obvious: that skunk was not behaving at all like the ones in our previous sightings. It had unkempt fur, staggered around the house twice while twitching uncontrollably, slumping face-down, and falling on its side. I am not qualified to diagnose animal diseases, but rabies seems likely.
It eventually staggered off and, we hope, died quietly in a very secluded spot.
The Town of Poughkeepsie’s Animal Control officer now specializes in dog problems across several towns, with “all other animals” handled by the county’s Department of Health.
The Smell of Molten Projects in the Morning 
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3 responses to “Sickly Skunk”
Had a similar experience here in Austin and the Animal Control guy said it looked like distemper.
All I know for sure: two layers of glass are the minimum separation!
“rabies seems likely.”
Much more effective than “No Trespassing—Private Property.” signs.