Caught in the Act

Last night, Satchel did his part of our new routine where after returning from a perfectly good walk he runs to the back door and (non-verbally, of course) demands to be let out to play in the yard.  I had no intention of going out there because it was after dark already, and it turns out my instincts are good because it wasn't so dark that I couldn't see the SKUNK IN MY BACKYARD.

 

My new plan is to set up an emergency "De-skunk Satchel" kit somewhere in the backyard for the inevitable spraying so I don't have to bring him inside and contaminate the house.  I've been told a two step process involving baking soda/vinegar and then a tomato juice bath will do the trick.  I can't wait.