Check Out the Adorable Surprise This Man Found Living Under His Shed (PHOTOS)

With our warm, cozy houses, we often can’t imagine what life must be like for our wild friends during the colder months. While many animals may be equipped with fur that keeps them insulated, sometimes, this just isn’t enough and they must seek shelter elsewhere in order to make it through.

A number of backyard animals find shelter in human-made environments from cars to garages. Some residents may find this irritating, especially if it occurs over and over again. However, if we pause for a moment and actually consider the amount of land taken away from these animals for human development, perhaps we all might be a bit more kind and find a special place in our hearts to live in harmony with wildlife.

A man named Vincent Kaprat decided to take the latter and more humane route after he found an adorable little fox family living under his outdoor shed. Posting photos on Imgur and Reddit, he writes of a time two years ago when another fox family had found shelter under his shed.

Not wanting to disturb their family bonding or scare them off, Kaprat captured his property’s newest residents hanging out from afar. Check out his adorable photos below and get ready for a real big, “awww!”

All images: Vincent Kaprat / Imgur