Am I really orphaned? Fox

As with any wildlife, a fox should be rescued if it:

• Has been found by a cat, dog, or other predator;

• Has any injury;

• Has bugs or fly eggs on it (these look like sawdust);

• Allows someone to pick it up or is lying on its side;

• Is very thin or weak.

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Baby foxes are born in burrows in spring. Babies often begin emerging from the den and play for hours at a time while both parents are hunting. If the kits are energetic and healthy, leave them alone.

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If you are certain that both parents are dead, the kits appear weak or sick, or if you find a single baby fox, the babies might need rescuing.

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What do I do next?