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Wednesday 11 August 2021

The seniors and the fox

One of the residents of an island nursing home feeds three crows faithfully every day. 





Occasionally, a young fox eats the food before the crows arrive. The residents whose rooms overlook the walkway where the animals visit, look forward to seeing the crows every day and the occasional visit by the fox. 


Over time, the fox has become gaunt and looks wasted. 





It has mange and the residents are concerned.  A nurse heard their concern and researched what could be done to help the animal. She found a group which provides medicine to put in food for a fox known to have mange. She acquired the medicine and with the help of staff, the residents started treatment of the fox. They are thrilled the poor animal is receiving help. 


The residents are watching closely to see if the poor creature is improving. It will take several weeks of treatment to cure the animal. However a love of animals lasts a lifetime.








26 comments:

William Kendall said...

Hopefully it works out for the fox.

baili said...

this was heartwarming dear Marie !

i am so happy that love of lord's creatures has survived despite of all the odds we see in the world today

John "By Stargoose And Hanglands" said...

There's a similar body who supply the fox medication over here; I'm told that it works well. Hope this fox soon begins to recover before your winter comes.

DJan said...

Poor thing. I do hope he recovers and so much gratitude for these concerned seniors. And thank you for sharing this love of animals.

The Padre said...

Yikes

Beside a babbling brook... said...

The whole thing, is a wonderful experience, for the residents.

And so sweet, that the careers are listening and helping.

Heartwarming story...

Gentle hugs,
🌼🌻🌼🌻🌼🌻🌼

Elephant's Child said...

I am also thrilled the fox is getting help. Huge thanks to everyone involved.

Boud said...

This is a thrilling story, thank you.

Ruth Hiebert said...

That is so neat to hear what these seniors are doing. I am sure it give meaning and joy to their livess.

Helen said...

Beautiful!
A win, win for everyone.

Barbara said...

This is a wonderful story. I hope you follow up and keep us informed. You've given me a big smile for the day.

John's Island said...

I'll bet Nature is proud of the humans helping the fox. That's the way things should go. Hope you'll give us an update on this in a couple of months. Interesting story, thanks, Marie, for sharing.

peppylady (Dora) said...

I hope little guy get help. We have them here, although it been while since I seen any. But we have more Coyotes.
Coffee is on and stay safe

Joanne Noragon said...

Here's a cheer for the return to health of the fox.

Red said...

An animal suffering from mange is a pathetic sight. It's even more pathetic when It's here where it's cold.

Pam said...

Love that they are taking care of the fox with meds

Anvilcloud said...

Aww. I love it.

gluten Free A_Z Blog said...

I always find it fun to see wildlife. We have some fox in this area and they do look a lot healthier than that fox. Hope he improves.

Lorrie said...

What a great thing for the residents of the senior's home. I hope the fox improves.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Great to read about this, Marie. Are steps being taken to ensure that the crows for whom the food was originally intended are not consuming the food containing the mange medication?

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

It is so nice that the residents and nurse to want to help the fox. I hope the treatment for the fox works. Pretty view of the water! What a nice story, thank for sharing. Take care, have a great day!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Oh I love this Marie, so good to know there are people who care enough to help.. I'm sure there are many more good people out there than bad πŸ’œ

Salty Pumpkin Studio said...

Prayers for the fox
It is good to read about human kindness. Thank you for sharing this story. It lifts my heart.

Debbie said...

people are kind...they just are. and i love reading a great story like this!!

Liz Hinds said...

What a wonderful story - and such a kind nurse. Please update us.

Catarina said...

Human being is usually kind...