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To help a mangy scrap of fox UPDATE

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HarrietKettleWasHere · 03/09/2017 09:44

If anyone remembers/is interested!

(Also I know foxes aren't popular with everyone, please no fox naysers)

Briefly, in March or so I had a beautiful fox called Russel visit me where I live in Wandsworth. Then he turned up with a little scrappy mate. Thought she was a he at first, a really poor thing, all bald across her poor back. I also thought she was a funny shape- she looked very lumpy. I felt awful for her, and got some mange medication, which I gave her as drops on food every single night (foxes are fantastic time keepers if there's a test involved) and she started to improve.

One night she wasn't there, and was away for a few nights. I was so sad. Russel was still showing up though, and would carry his treat off.

Anyway after three nights, she was back- with four little babies in tow. I got to see them all grow up. Every week or so, one of them drops by to say hello. This is Vicky, who came over last night.

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HarrietKettleWasHere · 03/09/2017 09:45

If there's a treat invoked- not a test Confused

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shushpenfold · 03/09/2017 09:46

Awww. I don't remember your first post but this is lovely. Xx

Saucery · 03/09/2017 09:46

How lovely!

mogloveseggs · 03/09/2017 09:46

Wow what an amazing story! She's beautiful!

CurbsideProphet · 03/09/2017 09:47

What an update! I loved reading your original thread Smile

HarrietKettleWasHere · 03/09/2017 09:48

Little Nelson- very distinctive markings so I always know it's him- he's incredibly handsome as a big boy fox!

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PurpleDaisies · 03/09/2017 09:48

Aw!

HeartShapedBox · 03/09/2017 09:49

Awww Vicky is gorgeous!

QueenofLouisiana · 03/09/2017 09:49

I remember your thread. What a lovely update. Vicky is gorgeous (and doesn't she know it!).

MoonfaceAndSilky · 03/09/2017 09:50

Aw that's so nice. I didn't read your other thread either, but well done for helping it with the mange, poor thing. I love foxes Smile

HeartShapedBox · 03/09/2017 09:50

And Nelson too Smile

BastardGoDarkly · 03/09/2017 09:50

Is Vicky the mum?

How lovely op, I'd feel very honoured Smile

loopsdefruit · 03/09/2017 09:51

How adorable!! I love foxes, we had one in our garden for a bit, we called her Clementine

OliviaTheFox · 03/09/2017 09:53

Awwww how lovely. 😍

HarrietKettleWasHere · 03/09/2017 09:53

I named the mum Scrap, and I haven't seen her for a couple of months. No way of knowing if she's ok sadly, but I do know her mange wasn't bothering her as much, (she used to scratch and scratch and it was so upsetting to see but she gradually got less itchy) and she produced four very lovely cubs.

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DoraChance · 03/09/2017 09:53

Beautiful!

MoonfaceAndSilky · 03/09/2017 09:55

What did you use to treat her mange? We used to have a scabby fox come round and I got some drops from the fox welfare place but I never saw it again Sad

flumpybear · 03/09/2017 09:56

Gorgeous!! 💜💜💜💜

DudeHatesHisCarryOut · 03/09/2017 09:56

How wonderful! Lovely to read the update. Can you continue to provide photos, please, they put a smile on my face!

ASDismynormality · 03/09/2017 09:56

Beautiful animals, how lovely that you helped and have been rewarded with the pups now visiting too!

LassWiTheDelicateAir · 03/09/2017 09:57

That is lovely thanks for the update

HarrietKettleWasHere · 03/09/2017 09:58

Baby Vicky! DP has a couple more I think that he took, including one of Scrap. I'll prod him awake and get those in a bit.

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Boatmistress17 · 03/09/2017 09:58

I remember!! Wow you must have done a good job with her for her body to have coped with 4 gorgeous babies!!
Keep the pics coming.

maras2 · 03/09/2017 10:01

Love the idea of a fox test. Smile
What a lovely story.
KEEP THE BAN! < on hunting with hounds >

ZaraW · 03/09/2017 10:02

I remember your post. I love foxes lovely photos, they look so healthy.