It was around this time last year that my dog Lucy had her first encounter with a skunk during mating season--and it did not end well for Lucy. After 5 or so treatments with skunk smell removing solution, Lucy began to be a bit more tolerable to be around. She'll be delighted to know that the skunks are back and very active.
According the Zombie Defense Initiative (ZDI), the only way those uninfected survive is making it to the 'Safe Zone' set up in downtown Elgin, Illinois.