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9 years ago
A Sick Fox Asked for Help – And This Kind Lady Obliged (PHOTOS)
Image Credit: National Fox Welfare Society/Facebook
We never get tired of hearing animal rescue stories and we are always in awe when people go above and beyond to help an animal in need. Just recently we shared the news of a man who brings 3,000 gallons of water to drought-stricken animals in Kenya every single day, and now we have another amazing rescue story to share with you.
When a woman in Kent, England saw a fox outside of her door acting strangely, she didn’t just ignore the animal. She stepped in to help. The compassionate citizen called the National Fox Welfare Society, an organization in England that has spent the last 20 years dedicated to helping foxes.
When the woman called for help, she noted that the fox was acting strangely and wasn’t showing any fear when she approached. Very odd for a wild animal.
The fox was just curled up on her path and would just lift his head, as if asking for help, when the lady approached.
Maria, a rescuer with National Fox Welfare Society in the Kent region, was able to get the fox safely into a carrier. Maria donned the fox with an appropriate name: Felinus which means cat-like.
The National Fox Welfare Society notes that Felinus has no obvious injuries. Now they are going to get him to the vets to get checked over and a blood test to rule out or confirm Toxoplasmosis.
Foxes are very intelligent, with an excellent sense of smell and hearing. They can identify each other’s voices, and make a variety of different sounds to communicate with each other. They typically only take one mate for life, and female foxes often band together to care for and raise their young. Knowing this, we are thrilled to learn that now Felinus is in the right hands and getting the help he needs, all because one kind woman picked up a phone.
For tips on how to help injured wildlife, check out our guide here. Being prepared and knowing just what to do in an emergency situation can mean the difference between life and death. And please remember, you should always try to contact a professional before stepping in, check out these hotlines for some that might help!
Image Source: National Fox Welfare Society/Facebook
please note this story is from England-where rabies is non-existent,or nearly so. If you are in America,be VERY careful approaching a fox that displays no fear,as that is often a symptom of rabies. This is a glorious story and I love animals,but your domestic pets need you too,so be careful!
Anyone who says it\’s just an animal, or just a wild animal is so, so wrong. Since we humans have throughly trashed every ecosystem we\’ve touched, I believe we are MORALLY BOUND to assist ANY animal. The days of "Gadsden\’s Silent Observer" and "not interfering with nature" are over !
PS: I said this at a wildlife symposium fifteen years ago- I was a VERY fortunate Regular Citizen of Tucson chosen to attend. I actually had a few Ph.D\’s and other wildlife experts agree! I hope they took up the fight – without credentials I can\’t get far.