[Bernie20]

I thought this was a great story and the foxes are lovely. Nice to see kind people around.



http://www.irishtimes.com/news/envir...pets-1.1714838

[foxywench]

I just want to point out because of the "as pets" part.
this man is a licensed rehabber, he keeps those who cannot be released and while they get to spend some time in the house they are not and never will be PETS, red foxes make terrible "PETS"
they make interesting companions for the right person with the right permits, lots of time, energy and resources (they can climb, dig, and even if neutered STINK (they have a musk almost as strong as a skunk and both sexes spray!)
they are intelligent, mischevious, learn how to open cabinates and raid the refirdgerator...

I do wildlife rehab and see a lot of people talking about hwo they want a fox as a "pet" and it alsowas scares the hell out of me...the only people that should keep "domestic raised foxes" are people who understand these are COMPANIONS...and not "PETS" and NOT for everyone.

[Sky Dancer]

Hi this is an old post above that I am commenting upon, yet it contains some mis-information that I hope to clear up.

Patsy in fact, is not, "a licensed rehabber" and makes this clear in the article done by The Irish Times.

Patsy is a good-hearted man of compassion who did save the very vulnerable life of the first baby kit
when his brother-in-law found it weak in a cardboard box about to be recycled... and figured the kit
had been there about ten days seeking some safety and warmth. They did seek veterinary advise and Patsy
took the kit home and nursed her back to life, she most definitely has become a pet and companion of many years now.

The other foxes brought to Patsy were in need of healing, and have become his family as well. He has
a wonderful routine that works very well for them all. Most wildlife that does well in human care is often with sensitive people, who have good gentle natures and they will find a balanced way of life together.
He also cares for 28 hens, 12 ducks, 2 dogs and 2 cats. The foxes are not his only occupation by far.
He listens, and learns daily from his foxes. As them all, I imagine.
It has been working for many years as they are in tune with one another.

It is clear the above post is by one holding very strong ideas about foxes and who "should and should not" care for them.
So it was easy for this person to mis-read the article, and jumble the truth of Patsy, with the ideas and words of a separate woman with a similar bias to the above poster's, namely that those who get involved with wildlife, "should be" rehabbers, or professionals.

Fortunately, for these foxes, and many wild ones who have received care, this opinion has nothing to do with the love of those who do - all over the world - care for those in need of care quite effectively, as lay persons.

[Taz22]

Originally Posted by Sky Dancer

Hi this is an old post above that I am commenting upon, yet it contains some mis-information that I hope to clear up.

Patsy in fact, is not, "a licensed rehabber" and makes this clear in the article done by The Irish Times.

Patsy is a good-hearted man of compassion who did save the very vulnerable life of the first baby kit
when his brother-in-law found it weak in a cardboard box about to be recycled... and figured the kit
had been there about ten days seeking some safety and warmth. They did seek veterinary advise and Patsy
took the kit home and nursed her back to life, she most definitely has become a pet and companion of many years now.

The other foxes brought to Patsy were in need of healing, and have become his family as well. He has
a wonderful routine that works very well for them all. Most wildlife that does well in human care is often with sensitive people, who have good gentle natures and they will find a balanced way of life together.
He also cares for 28 hens, 12 ducks, 2 dogs and 2 cats. The foxes are not his only occupation by far.
He listens, and learns daily from his foxes. As them all, I imagine.
It has been working for many years as they are in tune with one another.

It is clear the above post is by one holding very strong ideas about foxes and who "should and should not" care for them.
So it was easy for this person to mis-read the article, and jumble the truth of Patsy, with the ideas and words of a separate woman with a similar bias to the above poster's, namely that those who get involved with wildlife, "should be" rehabbers, or professionals.

Fortunately, for these foxes, and many wild ones who have received care, this opinion has nothing to do with the love of those who do - all over the world - care for those in need of care quite effectively, as lay persons.

Hi Sky Dancer and welcome to CD! That’s a lovely story and it sounds as though you know him personally. Some people are definitely better attuned with wildlife and nature and this kind and compassionate man is doing the animals a great service by taking them in. It sounds as though he has found his true calling and the animals are benefiting greatly!

[Happy in Wyoming]

Originally Posted by Sky Dancer

Hi this is an old post above that I am commenting upon, yet it contains some mis-information that I hope to clear up.

Patsy in fact, is not, "a licensed rehabber" and makes this clear in the article done by The Irish Times.

Patsy is a good-hearted man of compassion who did save the very vulnerable life of the first baby kit
when his brother-in-law found it weak in a cardboard box about to be recycled... and figured the kit
had been there about ten days seeking some safety and warmth. They did seek veterinary advise and Patsy
took the kit home and nursed her back to life, she most definitely has become a pet and companion of many years now.

The other foxes brought to Patsy were in need of healing, and have become his family as well. He has
a wonderful routine that works very well for them all. Most wildlife that does well in human care is often with sensitive people, who have good gentle natures and they will find a balanced way of life together.
He also cares for 28 hens, 12 ducks, 2 dogs and 2 cats. The foxes are not his only occupation by far.
He listens, and learns daily from his foxes. As them all, I imagine.
It has been working for many years as they are in tune with one another.

It is clear the above post is by one holding very strong ideas about foxes and who "should and should not" care for them.
So it was easy for this person to mis-read the article, and jumble the truth of Patsy, with the ideas and words of a separate woman with a similar bias to the above poster's, namely that those who get involved with wildlife, "should be" rehabbers, or professionals.

Fortunately, for these foxes, and many wild ones who have received care, this opinion has nothing to do with the love of those who do - all over the world - care for those in need of care quite effectively, as lay persons.

I wish that he were my neighbor.

[ccsdoc]

Can foxes that at acquired as kits be raised with dogs. I contain the dogs with an in ground electric fence. 3 acres are fenced in but I could expand to 8 acres to allow for wood land roaming. I am interested in acquiring a fox as a pet but how do I insure that they are 5 generations breed in captivity.

[Metlakatla]

Originally Posted by ccsdoc

Can foxes that at acquired as kits be raised with dogs. I contain the dogs with an in ground electric fence. 3 acres are fenced in but I could expand to 8 acres to allow for wood land roaming. I am interested in acquiring a fox as a pet but how do I insure that they are 5 generations breed in captivity.

Leave the wild things alone.

[bassetluv]

Originally Posted by metlakatla

leave the wild things alone.

^^^ this.

[greglovesoldtrucks]

People need to check with their state's Fish and Game Dept. before taking in wild animals to keep. Many states have laws against doing so.