What The Fox?

Hello.

Again, watching wildlife from a distance is safer than going near.

Can we do a Darwin Award for the most stupidest people on the planet?

You can't fix stupid!

You can't change minds!

You are completely trapped in stupid.

You are wrapped and emboldened in stupid.

Again, why do white people always treat wild animals like they're domesticated? 

I would never touch a wild animal. 

Alas, some people think that animals are timid when you're petting them. Nope.

Wildlife seen in urban areas (excluding fish, birds and insects): 

1. Squirrels

2. Chipmunks

3. Field mouse

4. Gray rat

5. Possum 

6. Skunk

7. Deer

8. Fox

9. Coyote

10. Bear

A man was bitten by a rabid fox. The animal bit a Prattville resident and it has tested positive for rabies, according to the Alabama Department of Public Health.

The incident happened on July 1 after the fox attacked the resident’s dog, ADPH said. Prattville police responded to the call, and wildlife officials helped secured the rabid animal for testing.

The victim has started rabies treatment and will be taking their dog to a vet’s office for a rabies booster, ADPH confirmed.

“This is another reminder to get your pets vaccinated against rabies regardless of where you live,” said Dr. Dee W. Jones, State Public Health Veterinarian. “We have found rabies positives in both domestic animals and wildlife very close to the most populated parts of Autauga County this year.”

Rabies is found primarily in raccoons, with the raccoon strain being the most common threat to our domestic animals. Jones said additional testing is being done to determine if this fox had the raccoon strain, “which is helpful for biologist and wildlife agencies when trying to best to control it.”

Alabama state law requires that dogs, cats and ferrets older than 12 weeks be current with rabies vaccination.

ADPH also recommends residents take the following precautions to avoid rabies exposure:

• Do not allow pets to run loose; confine them within a fenced-in area or with a leash
• Do not leave uneaten pet food or scraps near your residence
• Do not illegally feed or keep wildlife as pets
• Do not go near wildlife or domestic animals that are acting in a strange or unusual manner
• Caution children not to go near any stray or wild animal

It's the unfortunate cause and effect of animals and people.

I've said it before and I stand by what I say: "Wild animals are......well you know!"

If you want to be a thrill seeker, you might want to get life insurance.

To avoid fox attacks, do not leave food out. Cover trash cans. Keep small cats and dogs in sight whenever they are in open yards. Get animal repellant like pepper spray. Shake pennies in a coffee can. 

Foxes hunt at all times but mostly at night. They eat small animals and are known to be in many urban areas.