Run in with a skunk / myLot

Beaconsfield, Quebec

August 5, 2026 9:33am CST

My daughter has been taking our pup for a walk around 8pm. Just to give her another chance to do her business, stretch her legs and such. Well, last night, they had a run in with a skunk. My daughter was fine, but the pup not so much. She got sprayed by the skunk. We didn't have anything to help with this, but thankfully a neighbour has dog shampoo and such to help with the smell and all. Not a pleasant situation to deal with especially at that time.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (507018)

• Italy

5 Aug

Poor pup, I have heard that the smell is so horrible. I hope your daughter and the pup were not too stressed.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

5 Aug

Yeah, it's not a pleasant smell. Thankfully they weren't too stressed or anything.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (507018)

• Italy

5 Aug

@dodo19 - those little animals are cute, but moody.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

5 Aug

@LadyDuck They really are. Never know what to expect.

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (42547)

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5 Aug

Oh goodness Sprayed by a skunk Not good Did it smell really bad? Was the pub traumatised

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

5 Aug

It wasn't a pleasant smell for sure. I think she was more unhappy about having to take a bath.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

6 Aug

@Ineeddentures Who knows.

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Jimbo45

@Ineeddentures (42547)

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5 Aug

@dodo19 Maybe she liked the smell

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snowy

@snowy22315 (211899)

• United States

5 Aug

I thought you were supposed to bathe them in tomato juice. At least your daughter didn't get sprayed. When I had a dog here, I was always afraid he was going to get sprayed...although honestly, I haven't seen any skunks in this immediate area.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

5 Aug

Yes, that is one method. Another way is using peroxide. Which we did and then used shampoo. Thankfully it was only one of them who got sprayed. Hopefully you don't see any skunks.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (211899)

• United States

5 Aug

@dodo19 I wouldn't mind seeing one, as long as it stays away from me.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

5 Aug

@snowy22315 Yup, I don't mind seeing them either. Just not upclose.

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luisadannointed

@luisadannointed (12228)

• Philippines

5 Aug

I bet it ruined their night walk. I hope they are okay now and smelling good. God bless.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

6 Aug

It definitely didn't make the walk pleasant that's for sure. They're all good now, smelling fine. Thank you.

Juliaacv

@Juliaacv (57125)

• Canada

5 Aug

I am sorry that happened. It must have frightened your daughter. Tell her to be careful as skunks are territorial so she may encounter it again. Skunk spray can cause blindness in dogs.

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Dominique

@dodo19 (48406)

• Beaconsfield, Quebec

6 Aug

Thanks. I don't think it scared her too much. I'm sure she'll be careful from now on. I didn't realize it could do that. I'll definitely keep an eye on it.

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