Rachel we had a skunk visit us in the early morning hours the other day too. It was just before the sun came up and of course Bella ran to the back fence to investigate. He evidently sprayed before she got to him so she was lucky, but the smell lingered for a couple of hours. This happened to my Ashley (RB) and she was sprayed right in the face and couldn't even open her eyes. Is there a season when skunks are more active? Like mating season or something? Is this it? UGH!