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Injured fox-what to do!?
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I was driving to work yesterday and saw a fox walking along the road(quite a busy country road i use).
it was about 8.20am and light as day.
i know foxes are Nocturnal so was worried when i saw it.
I stopped and had a look and one of it's back legs was injured and holding it up.
i pulled over and called RSPCA but said unless i catch it there's nothing they can do.
I left it as looked healthy and thought will keep an eye out.
Anyway driving same way to work and saw it again today!
This time it was in field next to where was. it was just stood there looking at sheep. again it was light so i was even more worried.
I've called an animal rescue centre 2day and they're going to look today, but worry they wont find it as maybe hide?
Anyway my idea is maybe try catch it with food if see it again?
Is this a totally bad idea or worth it?
I know they can be viscious but i just worry bout it, as hate the thought of it in pain.
thought take blanket, cat box and garden gloves, and scraps of chicken and see if he's hungry and tempted by it.
the woman from resuce said if do catch it ring her or take to shelter nearby.
she said i could throw blanket over-depends how weak it is ofcourse, but bet by 2moz it will be hungry.
I just dont know what to do, i'm just sad and worried and want to help.
I'm just hoping the woman i spoke to is able to catch it...
it was about 8.20am and light as day.
i know foxes are Nocturnal so was worried when i saw it.
I stopped and had a look and one of it's back legs was injured and holding it up.
i pulled over and called RSPCA but said unless i catch it there's nothing they can do.
I left it as looked healthy and thought will keep an eye out.
Anyway driving same way to work and saw it again today!
This time it was in field next to where was. it was just stood there looking at sheep. again it was light so i was even more worried.
I've called an animal rescue centre 2day and they're going to look today, but worry they wont find it as maybe hide?
Anyway my idea is maybe try catch it with food if see it again?
Is this a totally bad idea or worth it?
I know they can be viscious but i just worry bout it, as hate the thought of it in pain.
thought take blanket, cat box and garden gloves, and scraps of chicken and see if he's hungry and tempted by it.
the woman from resuce said if do catch it ring her or take to shelter nearby.
she said i could throw blanket over-depends how weak it is ofcourse, but bet by 2moz it will be hungry.
I just dont know what to do, i'm just sad and worried and want to help.
I'm just hoping the woman i spoke to is able to catch it...
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I found out from a neighbor that our vets do treat wildlife, however you have to catch it and take it in, so unlikely with a fox!
Good news is I've not seen the fox since.
I'm hoping that it was just a strain and has healed itself.
I pass same spot every day and night so look otu fro it but no sign.
I saw an injured pheasent being attacked by a raven or crow the other day!
Stopped and scared it off, then rang wildlife hsopital and said would come get it.
Just before they got there, the pheasent flew off a bit into the bushes!
lets just say I got very muddy and was late for work, so sometimes i think best leave them to own devices!
The wildlife place were very good thow, so know who to call next time.
Good news is I've not seen the fox since.
I'm hoping that it was just a strain and has healed itself.
I pass same spot every day and night so look otu fro it but no sign.
I saw an injured pheasent being attacked by a raven or crow the other day!
Stopped and scared it off, then rang wildlife hsopital and said would come get it.
Just before they got there, the pheasent flew off a bit into the bushes!
lets just say I got very muddy and was late for work, so sometimes i think best leave them to own devices!
The wildlife place were very good thow, so know who to call next time.
