Ah I love the noises foxes make. I am such a sissy this video reminds me of my fox playing with my cat and it makes me all teary eyed. You are so lucky!
Foxes are tameable and there are loads of them in the UK, and some people who find an abandoned kit keep it as a pet. A red fox doesn't make a good pet for one main reason though - the smell of fox musk is something else. In Russia they recently bred "pet" foxes from the silver mutation of the red fox, and over a few generations bred out the smell. Most people don't keep ferrets (polecats) for the same reason.
If you would like to answer my question, I would greatly appreciate it. Is it even legal to own a FOX as a pet in the United Kindom? If so, then I will greatly consider moving there. I just love foxes!
Whoa, wait a minute, is it even legal to keep FOXES as pets? I have been researching the laws here in U.S.A., Texas and I am still confused by the "unspecificness" of the laws. If you could help me with the legality of this I would really appreciate it because I have wanted a pet for so long, but my father does not allow pets in his house. I am waiting until the day that I will be independent to actually get a pet, and I am hoping that the pet is a FOX. Thanks
Certian states require that you first apply for a license to own a Fox. In most states you can own one as a pet, and in others you may only keep them for breeding purposes. Some states do not allow the ownership of any animals deemed "Exotic"
Hehe, on a side note, I can just imagine that black lab thinking "Knock it off!" ^_^
shouldn't matter even if it's illegal. It's like that law in Tennissee or something where you cannot stick an ice cream cone in your pocket. Just as long as a neighbor dosent call animal control, your Fox is out of control, etc. on you then no one will bother.
Lol actually hyenas are a different family altogether (they're actually more closely related to cats, by a slim margin). Foxes, however, belong to the Canid family (same as wolves and coyotes and puppy dogs, obviously :3).
wonderfull. i had a pet squirrel once but he climbed up a tree and i could not get him down. better off i guess, its where he belongs, but he acted the same way. he would turn his belly and play around! i loved it! and i want to get enother one soooo bad.
Absolutely fantastic - they obviously adore each other - and well done for showing the commitment not just to rescue your lovely fox, but to take care of its long term welfare also.
the fox was playing with the dog and asking for a love but dont be fooled, looked like the dog was hitting it against the walls. and i think the sound it made meant stop! that hurt or something!
I know people on the sybilsden message board that actually have foxes as pets. Not recommended for a first pet though. They need a pretty large outdoor pen and they pee on everything from food bowls(with the remains still in it) and furniture. Oh and they love ripping furniture, especially leather. Check your state laws and make sure your vet will treat your fox first..
its still not right to domesticate wild animals, and hows he gonna identify a friendly human form a foe, if a hunter is looking down a scope at him from 200 yards, by the time he realised anything he'd b dead
Cubby would not be alive today if we had not rescued him. I don't agree with wild animals being pets or kept in cages against their will. Cubby lives on our private land which is a safe wild environment for him. He is a lucky fox!
Geez you're obsessed with this... I could see it as a problem if they were forcing the fox to stay with them, but they don't. The fox is free to go anywhere it likes. It's not like they starve and beat the fox. Would you prefer they not rescue the fox and let it die? Please think wisely before making ignorant comments. If you wish to express your opinion, do it in an intelligent way with evidence to support yourself.
I am glad there are people out there who save animals... =)
Foxes are my favorite animal! you rescued it your my hero! i always wanted a pet fox like a fennec but red foxes are my favorite kind (but not demesticated :(. that fox would not survive playing my dog:p
Yes he is neutered and fully vaccinated . A foxes average life in the wild is 3 years but in captivity it is 10 +. The neutering guarantees that he will not enter any culling program. We are trying to give Cubby the chance to live the years of a captive fox but the freedom of a wild fox.
not enter a culling program whay does this mean, the fox is half domesticated which means he isnt afraid of humans which means he has a poor chance of survival, hes gona make an easy shot!!!
He does not trust all humans. We have to introduce him to people and takes along time for him to trust them. He only trusts our dogs and approaches everything with caution. The culling program is to keep fox numbers down (shooting them).
We have created a safe enviroment for Cubby so he will never be hunted. Their is only one vixen in his territory and Cubby has had an operation therefore cannot breed. Foxes are beautiful wild animals. I cant help but admire them and their adaptability. It is sad that you cannot see the beauty in them.
see this crap here it makes me sick, this is a wild animal, and u have it running around a house with a collar on, ur no better than people who have dancing bears with chains or monkeys begging for money
Thankyou for your comment. Cubby is a rescue, he is free to come in and out of the house when he likes. This video was when he was younger and the collar was to here where he was (it had a bell) I dont agree with someone keeping any wild animal as a pet. Cubby chooses to stay aorund us.
They are very beautiful animals and I praise you for rescuing this one. I am glad you are learning from him and have the opportunity to learn about his behavior. Take care and I hope the fox does well :)
The answer to your question is no. Cubby still has a high level of adrenalin. Cubby maps out his familiar surroundings here at home. If something is moved say a tractor is placed near his meadow, when he spots it he freezes looks at it then runs across many fields. When this happens we don't see him for days. We call it a "wild attack". This is quite normal and is his instinct. We limit change so that cubby is happy and stays around.
In my opinion, foxes should be domesticated. think about it, foxes are hunted because there overpopulated, and raid farms just to survive. Foxes are a very popular animal (my favorite, too, duh), and the only reason people hate them is because they raid farms for food. If they were domesticated, they would be fed and cared for, and the ones that are wiled wont need to raid farms because they had enough food in the wild. it makes sense, doesn't it? Iv'e wanted a pet fox my whole life =p.
They are very intelligent. Cubby jumps into our arms when he wants to go outside, it was his idea and it works well. Once we did not let him out of the house for 3 days apart from on a lead because he was on a course of antibiotics and painkillers. He was constantly jumped into our arms to tell us he wanted to go out. In those three days he enjoyed climbing up and sitting on our head while we walked around the house!
Few wild foxes live in our Coconut Grove neighborhood anymore, perhaps none. But, a few years ago, there was a grey fox seen occasionally. For a period of time, whenever I walked our small (fox-sized) dog at night, oftent the grey fox would follow us, twenty or thirty paces behind. If I stopped, it stopped. It seemed to be curious, not about me, but about the strange sight of an apparent "fox" (Petey) leading a human along for a walk.
Yes! he is doing well! Although he does not trust any other dogs other than the ones he has grown up with. This is a very good thing so that he does not get in trouble once back in the wild!
It would be cruel to just through him into the wild. He is never trapped in a cage but has the choice to sleep in the house with the dogs or to come and eat some food. He thinks the dogs and us are his family. We give him affection as would his family have done in the wild.
To answer your question about foxes being bad. Yes they are in the country side. He is a killer enjoying catching rabbits, mice, small birds and sadly has killed 3 of our chickens. He does not kill then eat it but he takes his kill and buries it to keep for the future. If he was disturbed with a kill he would either swallow it very quickly (if it was small) or try to run with it. As much as we love foxes they need to be culled as they are very destructive.
I forgot to mention that he has a wonderful personality. He wags his tail like a dog when he sees us and screams at us to say hello. People who don't know him think it is right to let him sniff there hand (like you would with a strange dog). This is not right with Cubby he just bites them. Instead strangers have to sit on the ground and let cubby come up and pull at their clothing until he knows they are no threat.
Poor little guy! He kept waiting for your dog to throw up its food for him to eat (can't think of the correct word at the moment, lol!) and the sign of belly showing is sooo sweet!
I'm a little concerned that he's going back into the wild... he's been near humans so he won't fear them...
Next month he will have his tracking collar on full time so we can watch his progress. Many people have asked me what happens if he gets trapped with the collar the answer is it has a safety catch. He will always have the opportunity to come home to sleep or to have something to eat if he chooses to. We have records of everything like weight, vaccinations and behaviour. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask
Thank you for having interest in Cubbys future. It is not easy to release a fox into the wild with so much human contact! From an early age he has been out on hunting trips on his own and often does not come home for over a week. We monitor this in detail. His environment to be realised into has one vixen for cubby to have a friend (lets hope they get on!)
Ahhh! That eases my heart ^_^ I'm often worried about feral critters being raised by humans then released into the wild (I live in the woods, and I have plenty of wild animals about). :) Thanks for explaining!
Thats ok, my fault for title "pet fox". I have seen a few wild animals as pets on you tube and its really sad. At least this one has a happy future ahead of him. Any way a fox would make a terrible pet!
It's not sad! It's a good thing. Foxes are amazing companions and can be very happy with the luxury of what "domestic" pets have. Of course not everyone should own one, but somebody who's done research on them and is capable of enjoying their behaviors and gives them plenty of space to run, and knows how to keep them, both the animal and the owner are lucky enough to have such a special bond. :)
There is a culling program in place where Cubby is to be released. This is good news as foxes will have enough food to survive. Cubby will not be shot. There is a vixen in his new territory, he will be neutered in around a months time before release (so he is not included in the culling program). He is now fully vaccinated to give him a better chance in the wild. He will be tracked for his first winter with a collar to keep an eye on his condition.
8sneaking up humming mission impossable theme* dodo dododo dodo dodo do dodo doodly do!!!!!!!*steals fox and runs away yelling* MISSION COMPLETE!!!!!!MISSION STEAL CUTNESS IS ACOMPLISHED!!!!!!!!!we can all rest in peace knowing i going around the world stealing everything cute......oh he's so playful<3
He is a rescue, he would not survive in the wild on his own. He will be soft released in a safe enviroment starting in October. You need to get a wild animal licence if you keep one but they are better in the wild!
It's not about cleanliness or the urine... Adult male foxes have a very strong smell produced by the precaudal gland on their tail. Once Cubby gets a bit older you may get an unpleasant surprise.
Dingoes that manage to catch and eat a fox only leave the tail because they just can't tolerate the stench.
You'll may get an unpleasant surprise when he gets older. It's not about the urine or cleanliness... Adult male foxes produce a strong scent with the precaudal gland, a scent gland on their tail.
Dingoes that manage to catch and eat foxes always leave the tail because they just can't tolerate the stench.
This is when cubby was around 2 months old, I just put a couple of new videos of him when he is 3 years old (pet fox 10 & pet fox 11)
kittymcpherson 1 year ago
noisy little squirt :D
GWolfV2 2 years ago 8
sooooo cute
hazeXkh2 3 years ago 50
how is the fox?
BAZOVNOTTZ 3 years ago 29
how is the fox?
BAZOVNOTTZ 3 years ago 21
whoaaaa i didnt know foxes made noises like that.
afireinside200 3 years ago 102
Someone get back to me on this. Dose anyone know where its league in the USA to own a fox as a pet WITHOUT a license? Thank you.
WolfBendFrank 3 years ago 27
Lol, he's wound up.
RipYourSpineOut 3 years ago 27
lol that is really cute! but it looks like your dogs can kill it two ways... eating it or laying on it lol
SoloDallas3 3 years ago 74
Oh man, he is the most adorable little thing ever! I've been thinking about getting a fox as a pet, but this cinches it. Now to get one.
Speaking of which, how DOES one acquire a fox? :S
Gunstling 3 years ago 50
teh fuck! the dog was trying to eat him, cute fox though!
klasbadboy 3 years ago
thats like the cutest thing ive ever seen
raptorrida 3 years ago 21
fuck man.. im jelous now.. FUCK YOU....
unansweredQUESTI0NS 3 years ago
This is the cutest thing in the world. He was so cute laying on his side then yipping.
greaterbeastxellas 4 years ago 11
hey what kinda fox is this
kkool094 4 years ago
I wants one ;__:
misterRDF 4 years ago 11
that is just such a cute fox.
oliesbw 4 years ago 4
oh now i no y u named him cubby
XANA8446 4 years ago
You said the fox was rescued from cubbing season...what is that? I'm glad you saved the little fox. Such a cutie as is your dog!
Shironekomoon 4 years ago
Cute is an understatement!!
Reykjaviking 4 years ago 2
Aw i love his lil bark thing he does, cute name to!
TinkurBel 4 years ago
i just love foxes theyr so cute
KieleFox 4 years ago
What an adorable bark! i adore this fox
TinkurBel 4 years ago 4
Aww
MistyWitch2601 4 years ago
lol it's like they're kissing :P
wayde16 4 years ago
omg your black dog looks like mine
ino89777 4 years ago
I want one now!!!:(
Horsezlover627 4 years ago 3
absolutely beautiful! i love foxes so much, didnt know you could keep them as pets.. 5 stars to you!
hellsbells36 4 years ago
Ah I love the noises foxes make. I am such a sissy this video reminds me of my fox playing with my cat and it makes me all teary eyed. You are so lucky!
Hillarious87 4 years ago
hmm the little fox was licking the dogs mouth because he thought it was his mum
licking his mouth would force him to throw up food which he could eat
mentaltubes 4 years ago
lmao the fox was going ninja on the hound
torontojordandouglas 4 years ago
thats a kit fox the smallest kind n earth
moomen10 4 years ago
lol it looks like the dog gets kicked in the balls at 00:43 or 00:44
nuttyman44 4 years ago
i think youre right thats why he walked off..lol i bet it hurt
kellydjelly 4 years ago
yeah that's why he walked off they were swinging too lol...i bet that didnt feel good...lol
kellydjelly 4 years ago
Foxes are tameable and there are loads of them in the UK, and some people who find an abandoned kit keep it as a pet. A red fox doesn't make a good pet for one main reason though - the smell of fox musk is something else. In Russia they recently bred "pet" foxes from the silver mutation of the red fox, and over a few generations bred out the smell. Most people don't keep ferrets (polecats) for the same reason.
gert83 4 years ago
Omg I Love Ity
My Nickname The Fox Dis Video Awesome Someone Tell Me If It Legal To Own A Fox
32 Seconds Made Me Piss Myself Hits Its Head On The Wall Love It lol
Good Vid
Riche3sRm8 4 years ago
lol this fox is adorable
plusmavideo 4 years ago
It's is like Fox and the hound *_*
sooo cuuute ^^
Anachan8 4 years ago
If you would like to answer my question, I would greatly appreciate it. Is it even legal to own a FOX as a pet in the United Kindom? If so, then I will greatly consider moving there. I just love foxes!
abdiel3 4 years ago
Whoa, wait a minute, is it even legal to keep FOXES as pets? I have been researching the laws here in U.S.A., Texas and I am still confused by the "unspecificness" of the laws. If you could help me with the legality of this I would really appreciate it because I have wanted a pet for so long, but my father does not allow pets in his house. I am waiting until the day that I will be independent to actually get a pet, and I am hoping that the pet is a FOX. Thanks
abdiel3
abdiel3 4 years ago
@abdiel3
Certian states require that you first apply for a license to own a Fox. In most states you can own one as a pet, and in others you may only keep them for breeding purposes. Some states do not allow the ownership of any animals deemed "Exotic"
Hehe, on a side note, I can just imagine that black lab thinking "Knock it off!" ^_^
AntiTheory 4 years ago
shouldn't matter even if it's illegal. It's like that law in Tennissee or something where you cannot stick an ice cream cone in your pocket. Just as long as a neighbor dosent call animal control, your Fox is out of control, etc. on you then no one will bother.
Foxtrot1337 4 years ago 4
Great points. Man made laws are not infallable.
savannahcatz 4 years ago
Foxes could be related to hyenas.
kalakauai 4 years ago
hyenas are related to foxes as well as dogs. ther all share a few common ancesters
Foxtrot1337 4 years ago
Lol actually hyenas are a different family altogether (they're actually more closely related to cats, by a slim margin). Foxes, however, belong to the Canid family (same as wolves and coyotes and puppy dogs, obviously :3).
Spleedah 4 years ago
ok im wondering..when you first get a fox as a baby are they good pets? will they hurt yorkies?
MTailsP 4 years ago
cubby is adorable!
OhBaby116 4 years ago
that fox makes me happy
OhBaby116 4 years ago
yo ur an awsome person i love foxes
tracy111116 4 years ago 2
I totaled my go kart in the woods yesterday. After the falling of 20ft, I saw this fox--looking at me. Probably thinking "What the crud happened?" :\
goober239 4 years ago
hahaha
they are cute
and make funny sounds
MagWolf11 4 years ago
wonderfull. i had a pet squirrel once but he climbed up a tree and i could not get him down. better off i guess, its where he belongs, but he acted the same way. he would turn his belly and play around! i loved it! and i want to get enother one soooo bad.
glitchmaster11 4 years ago
Ha ha, he gave the camera some kissies! ^_^
goober239 4 years ago
Absolutely fantastic - they obviously adore each other - and well done for showing the commitment not just to rescue your lovely fox, but to take care of its long term welfare also.
goodbyemrchips 4 years ago
but im not quite sure that it's a gud idea!
the fox was playing with the dog and asking for a love but dont be fooled, looked like the dog was hitting it against the walls. and i think the sound it made meant stop! that hurt or something!
wonops 4 years ago
xD lol wacth 23 threw 34
wesleychan123 4 years ago
OH, a more related comment, cubby sounds so funny. Almost like a human hysterical laugh.
KawaiiKemonomimi 4 years ago
Who da cute widdle foxy^^ Who da Cute widdle foxxxxyyyy!... (hugs..and pets belly)
Tigeron1a 4 years ago
so cute...
kyaora 4 years ago
Very Cute!!! Were did you get him? And umm does she actually do a little sqeaky bark?
plzdontask 4 years ago
Yes thats him saying hello
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
I know people on the sybilsden message board that actually have foxes as pets. Not recommended for a first pet though. They need a pretty large outdoor pen and they pee on everything from food bowls(with the remains still in it) and furniture. Oh and they love ripping furniture, especially leather. Check your state laws and make sure your vet will treat your fox first..
KawaiiKemonomimi 4 years ago
its still not right to domesticate wild animals, and hows he gonna identify a friendly human form a foe, if a hunter is looking down a scope at him from 200 yards, by the time he realised anything he'd b dead
phoenix1916 4 years ago
Cubby would not be alive today if we had not rescued him. I don't agree with wild animals being pets or kept in cages against their will. Cubby lives on our private land which is a safe wild environment for him. He is a lucky fox!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago 43
Geez you're obsessed with this... I could see it as a problem if they were forcing the fox to stay with them, but they don't. The fox is free to go anywhere it likes. It's not like they starve and beat the fox. Would you prefer they not rescue the fox and let it die? Please think wisely before making ignorant comments. If you wish to express your opinion, do it in an intelligent way with evidence to support yourself.
I am glad there are people out there who save animals... =)
Faluna 4 years ago 9
Foxes are my favorite animal! you rescued it your my hero! i always wanted a pet fox like a fennec but red foxes are my favorite kind (but not demesticated :(. that fox would not survive playing my dog:p
cheatchick555 4 years ago
omg U NEUTERED A FOX!!!
phoenix1916 4 years ago
Yes he is neutered and fully vaccinated . A foxes average life in the wild is 3 years but in captivity it is 10 +. The neutering guarantees that he will not enter any culling program. We are trying to give Cubby the chance to live the years of a captive fox but the freedom of a wild fox.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
not enter a culling program whay does this mean, the fox is half domesticated which means he isnt afraid of humans which means he has a poor chance of survival, hes gona make an easy shot!!!
phoenix1916 4 years ago
He does not trust all humans. We have to introduce him to people and takes along time for him to trust them. He only trusts our dogs and approaches everything with caution. The culling program is to keep fox numbers down (shooting them).
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Ye but he will make easy prey for a hunter, i think his wild edge and closeness to humans make his life span pretty short, not that i like them
phoenix1916 4 years ago
We have created a safe enviroment for Cubby so he will never be hunted. Their is only one vixen in his territory and Cubby has had an operation therefore cannot breed. Foxes are beautiful wild animals. I cant help but admire them and their adaptability. It is sad that you cannot see the beauty in them.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
see this crap here it makes me sick, this is a wild animal, and u have it running around a house with a collar on, ur no better than people who have dancing bears with chains or monkeys begging for money
phoenix1916 4 years ago
Thankyou for your comment. Cubby is a rescue, he is free to come in and out of the house when he likes. This video was when he was younger and the collar was to here where he was (it had a bell) I dont agree with someone keeping any wild animal as a pet. Cubby chooses to stay aorund us.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
They are very beautiful animals and I praise you for rescuing this one. I am glad you are learning from him and have the opportunity to learn about his behavior. Take care and I hope the fox does well :)
yevonator88 4 years ago
wow, that is really interesting. they still look cool, though =p. But seriously, has any of that been hapening to you're fox?
Atomicrat12 4 years ago
The answer to your question is no. Cubby still has a high level of adrenalin. Cubby maps out his familiar surroundings here at home. If something is moved say a tractor is placed near his meadow, when he spots it he freezes looks at it then runs across many fields. When this happens we don't see him for days. We call it a "wild attack". This is quite normal and is his instinct. We limit change so that cubby is happy and stays around.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
In my opinion, foxes should be domesticated. think about it, foxes are hunted because there overpopulated, and raid farms just to survive. Foxes are a very popular animal (my favorite, too, duh), and the only reason people hate them is because they raid farms for food. If they were domesticated, they would be fed and cared for, and the ones that are wiled wont need to raid farms because they had enough food in the wild. it makes sense, doesn't it? Iv'e wanted a pet fox my whole life =p.
Atomicrat12 4 years ago
They may not look like the foxes we know if that happened! type in - Russian "tame foxes
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
This is really nice to watch. I didn't realise how small he was until the dog came on.
Red foxes are my favourite animals. I would do anything for a pet one. They really are beautiful creatures and hunting them is beyond "wrong".
03austip 4 years ago
They are very intelligent. Cubby jumps into our arms when he wants to go outside, it was his idea and it works well. Once we did not let him out of the house for 3 days apart from on a lead because he was on a course of antibiotics and painkillers. He was constantly jumped into our arms to tell us he wanted to go out. In those three days he enjoyed climbing up and sitting on our head while we walked around the house!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Few wild foxes live in our Coconut Grove neighborhood anymore, perhaps none. But, a few years ago, there was a grey fox seen occasionally. For a period of time, whenever I walked our small (fox-sized) dog at night, oftent the grey fox would follow us, twenty or thirty paces behind. If I stopped, it stopped. It seemed to be curious, not about me, but about the strange sight of an apparent "fox" (Petey) leading a human along for a walk.
HartfordTommy 4 years ago
Ha! I think you are right the fox must have been wondering what was going on!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Astounding behavour, both the fox and the dog. So beautiful to witness
mgboyred 4 years ago
Yes! he is doing well! Although he does not trust any other dogs other than the ones he has grown up with. This is a very good thing so that he does not get in trouble once back in the wild!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
hmm, can he survive on his own out there?
I doubt it... :(
Does he behave like a dog? Can you pet him? What's his character like?
Since foxes are always made out to be bad, I'd really like to know more about one!
mcbrite 4 years ago
It would be cruel to just through him into the wild. He is never trapped in a cage but has the choice to sleep in the house with the dogs or to come and eat some food. He thinks the dogs and us are his family. We give him affection as would his family have done in the wild.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
To answer your question about foxes being bad. Yes they are in the country side. He is a killer enjoying catching rabbits, mice, small birds and sadly has killed 3 of our chickens. He does not kill then eat it but he takes his kill and buries it to keep for the future. If he was disturbed with a kill he would either swallow it very quickly (if it was small) or try to run with it. As much as we love foxes they need to be culled as they are very destructive.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
I forgot to mention that he has a wonderful personality. He wags his tail like a dog when he sees us and screams at us to say hello. People who don't know him think it is right to let him sniff there hand (like you would with a strange dog). This is not right with Cubby he just bites them. Instead strangers have to sit on the ground and let cubby come up and pull at their clothing until he knows they are no threat.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
i wish you didnt let him go... im worried for him with all the jerks out there that want to kill these beautiful animals... *sigh* hope hes safe...
mixxiegurl 4 years ago
Poor little guy! He kept waiting for your dog to throw up its food for him to eat (can't think of the correct word at the moment, lol!) and the sign of belly showing is sooo sweet!
I'm a little concerned that he's going back into the wild... he's been near humans so he won't fear them...
poor little guy...
SuperNinja99 4 years ago
Next month he will have his tracking collar on full time so we can watch his progress. Many people have asked me what happens if he gets trapped with the collar the answer is it has a safety catch. He will always have the opportunity to come home to sleep or to have something to eat if he chooses to. We have records of everything like weight, vaccinations and behaviour. Any questions please don't hesitate to ask
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Thank you for having interest in Cubbys future. It is not easy to release a fox into the wild with so much human contact! From an early age he has been out on hunting trips on his own and often does not come home for over a week. We monitor this in detail. His environment to be realised into has one vixen for cubby to have a friend (lets hope they get on!)
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Ahhh! That eases my heart ^_^ I'm often worried about feral critters being raised by humans then released into the wild (I live in the woods, and I have plenty of wild animals about). :) Thanks for explaining!
SuperNinja99 4 years ago
Thats ok, my fault for title "pet fox". I have seen a few wild animals as pets on you tube and its really sad. At least this one has a happy future ahead of him. Any way a fox would make a terrible pet!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
It's not sad! It's a good thing. Foxes are amazing companions and can be very happy with the luxury of what "domestic" pets have. Of course not everyone should own one, but somebody who's done research on them and is capable of enjoying their behaviors and gives them plenty of space to run, and knows how to keep them, both the animal and the owner are lucky enough to have such a special bond. :)
inuyashanamida 4 years ago 2
The dog and the fox!:D
nova2342 4 years ago
The dog and the fox! :D
nova2342 4 years ago
so cute!!
vincentbluegrey 4 years ago
i think the fox is saying "throw up your food, ma!!"
sequio 4 years ago
Ha!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
that video should have been longer; show more of your dog and fox playing.
monolithsapphire 4 years ago
There is a culling program in place where Cubby is to be released. This is good news as foxes will have enough food to survive. Cubby will not be shot. There is a vixen in his new territory, he will be neutered in around a months time before release (so he is not included in the culling program). He is now fully vaccinated to give him a better chance in the wild. He will be tracked for his first winter with a collar to keep an eye on his condition.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
aww he's precious!! i'm watching all ur vids. he looks like a handful though!
lucypagran 4 years ago
Oh yes a handful alright! It will be worth all the hard work when we see him back in the wild!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
He is that!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Very cute, and thank you for saving him :D
Terminal58 4 years ago
Oh yes,far more than any dog
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
8sneaking up humming mission impossable theme* dodo dododo dodo dodo do dodo doodly do!!!!!!!*steals fox and runs away yelling* MISSION COMPLETE!!!!!!MISSION STEAL CUTNESS IS ACOMPLISHED!!!!!!!!!we can all rest in peace knowing i going around the world stealing everything cute......oh he's so playful<3
inuhanyoumiko 4 years ago
The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy......aw, jeez. I can't believe I almost said that cliche!
mhirtes12 4 years ago
Ha!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
amazing...definitly they are better than the humans
rudel74 4 years ago
how did they let you keep the fox if you are from scotland thats were i stay to and i dont think they would allow me to keep one
tommythetaper 4 years ago
He is a rescue, he would not survive in the wild on his own. He will be soft released in a safe enviroment starting in October. You need to get a wild animal licence if you keep one but they are better in the wild!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Pretty. I can smell wild male foxes from almost a mile away here, LOL.
nikicd 4 years ago
Cubby does not smell they are very clean animals, its only his pee and it is worse than a scunk!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
It's not about cleanliness or the urine... Adult male foxes have a very strong smell produced by the precaudal gland on their tail. Once Cubby gets a bit older you may get an unpleasant surprise.
Dingoes that manage to catch and eat a fox only leave the tail because they just can't tolerate the stench.
nikicd 4 years ago
You'll may get an unpleasant surprise when he gets older. It's not about the urine or cleanliness... Adult male foxes produce a strong scent with the precaudal gland, a scent gland on their tail.
Dingoes that manage to catch and eat foxes always leave the tail because they just can't tolerate the stench.
nikicd 4 years ago
Yes very true but he shall be soft realised into the wild before we have to smell it hopefully! Although we may smell it if he chooses to visit us!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
It's SO CUUUUUUUUUUUUTTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! His name's Cubbie?
torielric 4 years ago
Yes his name is cubbie
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
aaaaaaaw! cute thing! looks like it likes being there
fletchbaltoboy559 4 years ago
lol The fox is so small compared to the dog. :3
YYHyasha 4 years ago
Im putting this on my myspacxe you dont mind do ya?
GodSaved 4 years ago
Not at all! I will be putting a new one on soon. He is 3 months old today.
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
Thats so cute! How did you get him as a pet! Tell me whats state you live in that will allow that! God Bless!
GodSaved 4 years ago
In Scotland afraid!
kittymcpherson 4 years ago
cute
jmfoxfire 4 years ago