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Contact your local animal control person ASAP. Foxes are not the kind of
animal you want in a residential neighborhood. Foxes are one of the
smartest and meanest predators in this part of the country. They prey
on domestic animals, and are a common source of rabies. My parents'
neighborhood once had a fox, and it managed to kill and maim a number
of cats and small dogs before it was caught. The injuries they can
inflict on small domestic animals are gruesome beyond description.
Don't go near these animals, or try to catch them yourself. They are
really mean when cornered!
Whatever you do, don't let the cats outside until you get rid of the fox.
Cats are no match for these critters, and sooner or later the fox will
get them.
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I agree with the previous note - keep the cats in until this
situation is resolved. I would hate to see the foxes hurt in
any way, too - maybe there is a means whereby they can be caught
and relocated to a more open area? There must be some experienced
people around that can deal with this. Maybe some local veterin-
arians might have some leads.
Regards, Carole
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| I agree with Joe as well...as the local wild animal expert in my
area, I recommend that you contact the Animal Control Officer in
your town. If they don't respond to you (and don't be too surprised
if they don't), then the humane society (or even the officer) will
loan you a large Hav-a-Hart trap that you can bait to trap the animals.
The animal can then be safely moved to an area more suited to its
lifestyle, or...nah, I won't say it.... Racoons are nasty enough,
but foxes are another story. The traps won't harm the animal, and
once inside, the can be safely relocated.
Good luck!
Mary (who has her own personal Hav-a-Hart trap) (no, not for me...)
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