Squirrels, skunks, possums, voles, birds and other small animals like tomatoes as much as people do. The only real way to protect a tomato crop is with a physical barrier such as a sturdy chicken wire or tomato cages. To be safe from diseases, discard animal-sampled tomatoes.
If you would like a member of our Horticultural team to review your plant, please send us a picture to custserv@burpee.com