This is one of the more heartbreaking videos sent to us recently requesting help via our nationwide Mange by Mail Program. This poor fox is missing over 50% of his coat, and his skin is so inflamed and infected that he can no longer open his eyes fully to even see his surroundings, much less hunt prey to eat. A thickening and folding of the skin on his torso called seborrhea has fully set in as well, making it painful and nearly impossible for him to pounce or bend, important agility that foxes normally depend on when hunting. By our estimates, this fox would die from starvation and/or infection in a few short weeks without treatment.
Thankfully, the nicest man contacted us and sent in this video, willing to help this animal via our Mange by Mail Program. This fox is now recovering nicely in the wild, where he belongs, and doesn't even know that any intervention happened. The best kind of wildlife rehab is the kind that is so non-invasive and non-disruptive that a dying animal's life is saved without the animal even being aware that it recieved help at all.
None of the stress of trapping, no stress of being held in captivity or risk of imprinting, no safety risks for the animal or our staff, no cross contamination to other animals in our care, and no risk of breaking up an established family or leaving kits behind. Plus, our program is low cost, FAST, effective, and non-prescription. In nearly 90% of cases it only takes ONE DOSE of medication to save these lives and end this needless suffering!
If you see a fox or coyote scratching emdlessly, with large amounts of hair loss, abnormal skin appearance, and are willing to help, please visit https://www.wildlifehotline.com/mange to learn more about our Mange by Mail Program. This program began almost 14 years ago and with YOUR help we have saved the lives of thousands of foxes and coyotes in desperate need of treatment, and we're here to help. ❤️🦊❤️
🌍 🦦 Happy World Otter Day! 🦦 🌍
Please enjoy a video of our previous river otter patients doing what otters do best, swimming and playing. 😁 We cannot find the words to express the sheer joy and sense of privilege we feel for the time spent with all of our previous river otter patients. They hold a special place in our hearts. ❤️🦦❤️