A resident called Association Management Services, 30 January asking if the HOA will pay for a service to trap a skunk roaming the Boundbrook area of Finesilver Ranch. AMS learned such a service costs $89 per trap and would incur unintended consequences, such as attracting stray domestics and even more wild animals to the same bait intended for the skunk.
The FSR Board of Directors defers to the city's approach in handling nuisance wildlife. According to the City of San Antonio Animal Care Services website, citizens are referred to Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, a non-profit whose services may be reached at
698-1709 or (830)336-2725. The organization offers these Tips for Dealing with Urban Wildlife.
Residents are urged to use discretion when protecting their property and pets from this nuisance. Texas Parks and Wildlife says the best advice is "leave skunks alone;" conventional wisdom for humans -- less so for our pets, unfortunately.
San Antonio Animal Control Officers will respond whenever a wild animal has bitten or scratched a person or pet. In such cases, call them immediately (207-4PET).
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