I recently discovered that a groundhog has taken up residence under our front porch.  I noticed a hole there in the last month or so and today I saw him for the first time.  This seems strange since I live in a townhouse in Columbia, not very close to any major wooded area.  But I guess, like most animals, they are being squeezed out of their natural habitat.

Does anyone on the list have any experience with this problem?  I don't want to hurt or disturb him, but I also don't want him (or her) to do any permanent damage to the foundation of the house.   I guess it could be worse - it could be a skunk!

Thanks,

Jenny McClintock

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