Pet Skunk Found Safe 25 Miles Away

A pet skunk that escaped from her home in Braybrooke four months ago has been found safe and well — 25 miles away near Peterborough.

Dominika was spotted in a garden in the village of Nassington and caught by the RSPCA, who said she was in ‘immaculate condition’ and identified her through a microchip.

The skunk was found under garden decking. Pic RSPCA

It’s not the first time the 16-month-old skunk has gone on-the-run – last year she was found over ten miles away in Corby after going missing for five weeks.

Skunks are wild animals originating from North America, who are sometimes kept as pets in the UK.

Jayne with Dominika before she went on the run

Dominika’s owner, Jayne McLaughlin is hoping she can now stay at the animal sanctuary currently caring for her in Lincolnshire.

She spoke to HFM about her pet being found: