Injured Fox by laurentye

Injured Fox

While walking to meet a friend for coffee, I came across this injured fox (I think it's a fox???). I was sort of afraid to walk past him when I first saw him - I don't know if they attack - but it seems he was more afraid of me. then I noticed he wasn't really walking... just sort of scooting along using his front legs.

I felt so terrible for him because he looks in bad shape, and I feel awful for not helping him but I didn't know what to do :(

Before returning home from my coffee I made sure to get the proper phone number for the city wildlife people, but I couldn't find him. I hope he's okay.
Hi Lauren not seen you for a while, great shot
February 17th, 2012  
@simon0128 thanks Simon, yeah haven't been around as much but i do miss it so trying to pop in every now and then :)
February 17th, 2012  
yeh its a fox likely injured :) so best to keep away
February 17th, 2012  
@spthorne Simon! you put a happy face about the injured fox!!!??? nooooo! it should be a sad face :( the poor little guy... i just feel so bad for him
February 17th, 2012  
Cool shot of this little beasty! Great capture! Maybe someone called and animal control picked him up! It's a good thing you didn't approach it. Injured wild animals are most likely to attack. How's baby bump and mom? It's good to see your sweet face! =)
February 17th, 2012  
@marlboromaam Hey :D good to see you! Me and the bump are doing well. anxiously waiting for another month to pass so i can meet him :) thanks for the comment - yeah i'm hoping someone called animal control. there is a nice wildlife rehabilitation centre nearby so i'm hoping he ends up there. hope you're doing well!
February 17th, 2012  
:( this makes me sad. I hope he got some help.
February 17th, 2012  
@lacedxxoo me too :( i just wanted to give him a hug and something to eat
February 17th, 2012  
Cool shot of this little beasty! Great capture! Maybe someone called and animal control picked him up! It's a good thing you didn't approach it. Injured wild animals are most likely to attack. How's baby bump and mom? It's good to see your sweet face!
February 17th, 2012  
yeh sorry Lauren typo really sould be :( feeling guilty now
February 17th, 2012  
@spthorne :) oh good I can forgive you now. I thought you were secretly a fox hater lol
February 17th, 2012  
It is a fox, probably escaped from a trap that hurt his legs. You did the correct thing by not going toward him and contacting the proper authorities
February 17th, 2012  
That's weird, one of your comments is a cut and paste job from another of your comments....! Strange. Here in the UK we beat these guys to death with a cricket bat, damn pest, you did the right thing, would have taken your hand off if you'd have helped. Natural selection and all that, does look cute though.
February 18th, 2012  
@hjbenson thanks Harry :)

@chewyteeth lol thanks Dave I did think the cut and paste comment was....um... a little bit strange :) but, hey it saves some time instead of typing!
February 18th, 2012  
i always feel for injured animals...be they pest or pet hope he's ok
February 18th, 2012  
Aw, poor thing :( He's cute!
February 18th, 2012  
I've ended up being late for all sorts of things because I've had to call for help for an injured animal so I know how distressed you must have felt. My pal even sent a hedgehog off on the train so it could get care at a specialist centre! http://www.sttiggywinkles.org.uk/
February 18th, 2012  
Poor thing:( I hope he's ok.
February 18th, 2012  
@chewyteeth ~ Bite your tongue, Dave. Fox are beautiful!

I'm sure it being cared for, Lauren. Hopefully to the point that it can be released, rather than kept in a cage for the remainder of its days.
February 19th, 2012  
@jgoldrup tell that to little cuddly baby rabbits.....
February 19th, 2012  
Well that is quite the find. I am sure that he will be okay. Plus nature has a way of taking care of things
February 19th, 2012  
How sad. I hope he is ok.
February 20th, 2012  
I'm so glad you called someone to help him. That is so sad. I hope he's okay. . .
February 20th, 2012  
It does look like it's having a hard time. The whole body language is one of being in a slump. I hope it was either helped or found peace one way or the other. As for beating foxes to death with cricket bats, no we don't do that here in England, at least not around here, that would be too cruel. Every animal has its place in the countryside.
February 21st, 2012  
awww the poor lil guy :( I imagine he was hit by a vehical!! i hope he is still around and doing better...breaks my heart :(
March 5th, 2012  
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