Pets

We once had a skunk living on our front porch for three days in the middle of winter. We were able to get in and out of the house through the basement level garage, which helped. I was terrified that one of my two young sons (ages two and six at the time) would happily open that door and try to play with said skunk. I probably kept it locked, but it was quite a while ago, so I know longer recall such details.

Oh, and for what it's worth, this was in Golden, Colorado, and after the skunk left I was told by neighbors that the land behind our house was known locally as (brace yourself) "skunk alley".