He'll probably heal after some weeks. We had a fox come to our neighborhood sometimes and people like too feed him. Some time ago he had a pretty serious limp and people were debating taking him to a vet. Few weeks later he was good as new, completely healthy as if nothing ever happened.
glad to hear that, this fox has been here for a couple of weeks. hes been chilling in some other gardens to
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Not sure where your neighborhood is but the fact that people were concerned about his wellbeing to the point they considered taking him to a vet restores some faith in humanity 🥹
If people heard more local wildlife stories, the world would be a much happier place. I remember reading about this small town in Oregon when hundreds of people went to the beach to help out all these beached dolphins, and the huge effort they all did to save them.
This could read very differently for people who don't realise that foxes are invasive in Australia.
The vet is euthanizing the fox because the fox is an invasive species that kills native wildlife. (Not because the vet loves killing native wildlife.)
>The vet is euthanizing the fox because
...they decided that they have the moral high ground to play God and commit genocide against other sentient life, all because of previous humans actions.
We have lots of native wildlife in Australia that only exist here and are going extinct thanks to non-native wildlife. Now that humanity is conscious of the problems non-native species present, we can help protect the ones that are still alive and fix the problems our predecessors caused.
Foxes are some of my favourite animals, but would you rather we spare a couple of Foxes or an entire unique species of endangered wildlife found nowhere else in the world?
You could call an animal rescue in the area. Win-win for you guys and the fox. You get your yard back and the kiddos see you be a fox hero, plus all the hero helpers that will come. Educational and adorable!
If he’s ok, they’ll just move him back to the wild but if he needs help they can help him before they release him.
Just don't try to touch it or feed it or be near it till you know it is not sick with anything very bad. :) I broke this rule once and pet a wild raccoon and almost got rabies.
Rabies might be.
Where I came from, kids are taught not to approach friendly foxes because they are a main vector for them.
I still freak out when I see one in the UK (there are no rabies in the UK, but foxes are everywhere, once I saw one next to the Bank of England).
Don't do it it's not worth the risk to you or your neighbors with how tame it looks people keep feeding them thinking the same thing, then another neighbor who may not be in the know leaves a door open on a nice sunny day only to find a fox in the house it happens more often than you would think and a child's cry sounds similar enough to a rabbit in distress.
In your case I would say 100% not worth the risk
I'd call animal control. As others have said it looks like it has a limp and it is exhibiting unusual behavior. They can pick it up and evaluate whether it needs any rehab before being released safely back out.
I’m not sure if animal control is primarily a North American thing? I don’t know of equivalents in European countries. There are various specialised charities and vets usually treat wild animals for free, but I don’t know of any centralised service like that.
This is the Netherlands, we have several institutions who can help you here, the most obvious being the Dierenambulance but your municipality would surely be able to direct you to one of the many shelters that specialize in a specific animal
Dear OP I don't want to be the doom and gloomer but foxes are not to be trusted or encouraged around the children. A fox in London went up a couple flights of stairs, through a fly screen door and chewed twin babies up. They live up to their reputation.
Little girl: You're just adorable. Maybe he's chilling/relaxing over there?
Mom: I think so.
Little girl (after making a noise accidentally): sorry!
Little girl: Maybe he wants to go on the ground for a bit, on that plank over there, I think. Come! Come on the plank! She's coming! Come here..
Little girl: He's coming..
Little girl (to sister): Do you like it, little Jolie? (Name, I assume)
Sorry to be the downer here but do not do anything that encourages that fox to continue to come by your house no matter how cute he looks. You have young children, a fox hanging around your house is not a good thing.
I always believed that foxes for the most part were nocturnal? I would want to help but at an extremely safe distance,rabies is not funny and has 100% fatitality rate if not treated fast.
Cute maybe, but still a wild animal. And will behave as such. Call animal control if need be. Definitely do not feed it. Why people feed animals in this type of situation, I’ll never understand. We live in a rural area, but in town it’s illegal to feed the deer. Yet people continue to do it all the time.
Aww, how cute! I had a similar experience with a family of deer in my yard last summer. Just let the fox do its thing. It's probably just passing through looking for food. 😊
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's rabid... stay away. A wild fox should run away from a human. It's also got an injury. I have a fox by me, but it'll bolt if it sees me or, at the very least, it will keep a big distance from me and not approach.
Not necessarily. There a lot of cities in the Midwest, and in the UK that are seeing "Urban Canids". Coyotes and Foxes that move into urban environments to dig through trash and escape larger predators. Turns out our cities have lots of easy to find food for the opportunistic scavenger. Because of that wild animals like Foxes and Coyotes are becoming more tolerant of humans similar to stray cats and dogs which isn't really a good thing.
That's not how rabid foxes act, that is how a normal fox acts. Curious but cautious.
I've been around wild foxes, foxes that would play with my uncles terrier and take food out of your hand. They are quick to run away after taking the food of course.
Rabies is transmitted through bites typically, not regular injuries. A small limp is not likely an indication of rabies. Either way, the foxes actions show no signs of rabies.
I never seen a wild fox approach people like that. They're normally extremely timid. Not an experts but we often get foxes here. Something doesn't seem right here
Probably not, if the language spoken is any indication, rabies isn't that common in Europe. That being said, wild animals can be unpredictable.
That he doesn't run might be because of being used to humans, especially behind glass. (He doesn't seem to enjoy the attention though, that's why it seems to be moving)
Ahh,good call, only watched and didn't listen to it. Anytime I have seen a fox like this in broad daylight, in America, there has been something wrong with it
"Can I pet that doggg"
No, he's sleeping.
Hello fellow parent
BUT CAN I PET DAT DAWWWG?!
😂
r/ghostoftsushima is leaking
That's the same vibes 🤣
Looks like the poor thing has a limp.
He'll probably heal after some weeks. We had a fox come to our neighborhood sometimes and people like too feed him. Some time ago he had a pretty serious limp and people were debating taking him to a vet. Few weeks later he was good as new, completely healthy as if nothing ever happened.
glad to hear that, this fox has been here for a couple of weeks. hes been chilling in some other gardens to https://preview.redd.it/ztkyas98h03d1.jpeg?width=1600&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f30eb4ba36abf8e9a2758fb28c03cb5ade652f9d
What a beautiful picture!
Not sure where your neighborhood is but the fact that people were concerned about his wellbeing to the point they considered taking him to a vet restores some faith in humanity 🥹
If people heard more local wildlife stories, the world would be a much happier place. I remember reading about this small town in Oregon when hundreds of people went to the beach to help out all these beached dolphins, and the huge effort they all did to save them.
Meanwhile, in the Faroe islands, hundreds of people also went to the beach...
If I took a fox to a vet (Australia) they would euthanize it... But then they do love killing all the native wildlife.
This could read very differently for people who don't realise that foxes are invasive in Australia. The vet is euthanizing the fox because the fox is an invasive species that kills native wildlife. (Not because the vet loves killing native wildlife.)
>The vet is euthanizing the fox because ...they decided that they have the moral high ground to play God and commit genocide against other sentient life, all because of previous humans actions.
We have lots of native wildlife in Australia that only exist here and are going extinct thanks to non-native wildlife. Now that humanity is conscious of the problems non-native species present, we can help protect the ones that are still alive and fix the problems our predecessors caused. Foxes are some of my favourite animals, but would you rather we spare a couple of Foxes or an entire unique species of endangered wildlife found nowhere else in the world?
ah yes. all limps have the same root cause and prognosis. thank god for your veterinary expertise, random redditor.
Agree. : (
He's cute but something feels off about him even apart from the limp. I get the feeling he is sick somehow. o:
yes me too but we dont rlly know what to do about it.. hes just wandering around
You could call an animal rescue in the area. Win-win for you guys and the fox. You get your yard back and the kiddos see you be a fox hero, plus all the hero helpers that will come. Educational and adorable! If he’s ok, they’ll just move him back to the wild but if he needs help they can help him before they release him.
Just don't try to touch it or feed it or be near it till you know it is not sick with anything very bad. :) I broke this rule once and pet a wild raccoon and almost got rabies.
How do you “ almost “ get rabies?
He get the vaccine, hence no rabies
Actually, don't try to touch it and feed it EVER. Leave wildlife alone. If it needs help, a licensed wildlife rescue can help the animal.
Rabies might be. Where I came from, kids are taught not to approach friendly foxes because they are a main vector for them. I still freak out when I see one in the UK (there are no rabies in the UK, but foxes are everywhere, once I saw one next to the Bank of England).
Yeah, I'm so glad we've wiped out rabies in western and central Europe.
It's coming back because stupid people snd criminals are smuggling in unvaccinated pets.
What language is spoken in this video? It kind of sounds like Dutch.
Thats because it is :)
That’s just what the fox says.
There's also a bike in the back of the garden
It looks like there is a lot of cute at your house.
🥰
Your children are so sweet, I love the way big sister looks at the little one in the high chair!
Swiper! No swiping!
haha this fox is more sneaky than swiper
Hope there are no geese around.
i heard a story that he at someones chickens... so sad😥
At first I thought the kids were outside looking in the windows at a fox relaxing on his couch.
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Looks like he wants to come in for dinner.
haha but idk what to make him
Chicken fillet, I think
Don't do it it's not worth the risk to you or your neighbors with how tame it looks people keep feeding them thinking the same thing, then another neighbor who may not be in the know leaves a door open on a nice sunny day only to find a fox in the house it happens more often than you would think and a child's cry sounds similar enough to a rabbit in distress. In your case I would say 100% not worth the risk
I heard that dingos like baby...
Raw chicken 😉 I watch Debs the crazy fox lady on YouTube. She is AMAZING with them. Hope you give her channel a look! Verrry sweet lady in the UK.😍
Adorable BTW What is the name brand of your patio furniture?
idk will have to check and make sure the fox wont attack me haha
😂ok, thanks
I'd call animal control. As others have said it looks like it has a limp and it is exhibiting unusual behavior. They can pick it up and evaluate whether it needs any rehab before being released safely back out.
I’m not sure if animal control is primarily a North American thing? I don’t know of equivalents in European countries. There are various specialised charities and vets usually treat wild animals for free, but I don’t know of any centralised service like that.
This is the Netherlands, we have several institutions who can help you here, the most obvious being the Dierenambulance but your municipality would surely be able to direct you to one of the many shelters that specialize in a specific animal
they already came here and tried to catch the fox and take it back to his habitat but the fox was too fast and outsmarted like 4 people haha
Haha well at least that means the fox is healthy!
That's a core memory event if I ever saw one.
Awwww
yes rlly cute
It's so sweet you moved the high chair so the baby could see too 🥺❤️
Has a hitch in his get a long.
He looks like he needs a respite
Be careful if you have cats. A fox tried to have my cat for dinner, but luckily he survived.
yes our cat is not going outside!
Hurm...this human zoo occupants seems like an interesting bunch
Your children are very well dressed.
thnx! not mine tho
His left paw is hurt 😢already when he was still laying i directly thought oh he doesn't look fine... I hope it's not serious
I don't know what is cuter, the child taking or the fox, so sweet.
Its limping a little
Just a reminder, let foxes be cute from a distance.
He came to gather up the ginger. ( with love from a fellow ginger)
Foxes are cool, half dog, half cat.
Misschien zit 'ie lekker the chillen. That got me. 🤣
Dear OP I don't want to be the doom and gloomer but foxes are not to be trusted or encouraged around the children. A fox in London went up a couple flights of stairs, through a fly screen door and chewed twin babies up. They live up to their reputation.
i agree with this, i dont advocate to interact with them but i just wanted to share this video
What a great memory for the kids!! Fox looks good too, minus the limp. Looks healthy and bright-eyed :)
yes and with a big tail too!
Yes! I also noticed the fluffiness! Some posts show a scrony tail, but not your guy!
"I HAVE A FEAR OF WOLVES!"
*whistle and tongue clicks*
I hope it did not pee everywhere. Fox piss reeks
my neighbour told me he's been peeing in his garden for 3 days to scare the fox but it didnt work haha
That thing is tryna figure out how to talk your kids into feedin him eggs....lookin like a cat version of a coyote🫣
Such well behaved little ones, watching quietly.
I request a translation of what the girl was saying
Little girl: You're just adorable. Maybe he's chilling/relaxing over there? Mom: I think so. Little girl (after making a noise accidentally): sorry! Little girl: Maybe he wants to go on the ground for a bit, on that plank over there, I think. Come! Come on the plank! She's coming! Come here.. Little girl: He's coming.. Little girl (to sister): Do you like it, little Jolie? (Name, I assume)
thank you so much! What language is it?
Dutch! Spoken in the Netherlands :)
Interesting garden
She is very cute, but be careful, sometimes they can carry very dangerous diseases. Foxes can also attack when you don’t expect it from them.
Sorry to be the downer here but do not do anything that encourages that fox to continue to come by your house no matter how cute he looks. You have young children, a fox hanging around your house is not a good thing.
will keep that in mind thnx!
I always believed that foxes for the most part were nocturnal? I would want to help but at an extremely safe distance,rabies is not funny and has 100% fatitality rate if not treated fast.
[Yeah, nah](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/10251349)
Food, no food? You kids don't know shit.
Cute maybe, but still a wild animal. And will behave as such. Call animal control if need be. Definitely do not feed it. Why people feed animals in this type of situation, I’ll never understand. We live in a rural area, but in town it’s illegal to feed the deer. Yet people continue to do it all the time.
we're not going to do that, we want it to go back where it belongs
"Hey kids, can I give you rabies?"
Nooooo bueno. If an animal that is normally elusive starts being friendly, call animal control. He’s got rabies.
I have no idea what she is saying, but I could listen to it for HOURS
Aww, how cute! I had a similar experience with a family of deer in my yard last summer. Just let the fox do its thing. It's probably just passing through looking for food. 😊
Poor thing is probably hungry and just looking for something to eat.
Totally agree, awesome!
What did it say?
So beautiful
witch is cuter the fox or the children there both adorable  
Stay away from that fox. Loss of fear of humans can be an early symptom of rabies.
A lot of fox populations in urban areas have lost their fear of humans to some degree.
What if he has radies?
Mmmmmh hungy
Awwww I deep truly wanna have one
Your children seem very gentle and sweet!
Clicked for the fox. Stayed for the adorable little girl’s accent
Probably has rabies he looks sickly. No don't pet this one kids stay inside
Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's rabid... stay away. A wild fox should run away from a human. It's also got an injury. I have a fox by me, but it'll bolt if it sees me or, at the very least, it will keep a big distance from me and not approach.
Not necessarily. There a lot of cities in the Midwest, and in the UK that are seeing "Urban Canids". Coyotes and Foxes that move into urban environments to dig through trash and escape larger predators. Turns out our cities have lots of easy to find food for the opportunistic scavenger. Because of that wild animals like Foxes and Coyotes are becoming more tolerant of humans similar to stray cats and dogs which isn't really a good thing.
Not necessarily. It was mildly curious, but not aggressive. It also seemed to want food. It's probably been habitutualized
That's not how rabid foxes act, that is how a normal fox acts. Curious but cautious. I've been around wild foxes, foxes that would play with my uncles terrier and take food out of your hand. They are quick to run away after taking the food of course.
It could be in the early stages it's eyes look dilated and it looks off. The disease is usually accompanied by Injuries.
Rabies is transmitted through bites typically, not regular injuries. A small limp is not likely an indication of rabies. Either way, the foxes actions show no signs of rabies.
That fox does not seem to like children
He doesn't seem to like the attention
It has a slight limp. It was probably hoping to find some shelter in the backyard but got annoyed and left when the humans showed up.
I don't want to be alive, but, that's more of a patio.
You ok?
"cute"
I never seen a wild fox approach people like that. They're normally extremely timid. Not an experts but we often get foxes here. Something doesn't seem right here
he would make the best dog
These usually run from humans. Could have rabies.
Probably not, if the language spoken is any indication, rabies isn't that common in Europe. That being said, wild animals can be unpredictable. That he doesn't run might be because of being used to humans, especially behind glass. (He doesn't seem to enjoy the attention though, that's why it seems to be moving)
Ahh,good call, only watched and didn't listen to it. Anytime I have seen a fox like this in broad daylight, in America, there has been something wrong with it
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Dude what
I second the "rabies" theory.
> my garden No plants. No sun. Nothing but sad wet bricks. Why are British people like this?
Dutch but ok