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When most people think about skunks, they often think about the unusual and strong smell they give to fend off attackers. However, Derryk Paramoure and his pet skunk Valentyne, travel across the Cleveland area together, trying to change that perception. Paramoure runs a skunk sanctuary called A Sanctuary for Stinky Noodlz. Valentyne is a domestic skunk who has had the skunk scent removed. Paramoure says most people think Valentyne will spray them at first glance.
'You know, and the stigma behind being somebody who might have a mental health issue or have tattoos and piercings and things that are visible,' Paramoure said.Paramoure is not alone. Northeast Ohio is home to SkunkFest, which returns to North Ridgeville on Sept. 14 for its 23rd annual edition.Renee Pearlstein, a customer relations representative for Skunk Haven and a local rescue for domestic skunks, says they have had about 80 skunks there in the past.
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