Topic: A Fox

[duh]

Imagine my suprise when I looked out the backdoor and saw a fox.  I'd never seen one live before.  I was wondering if Shadow my cat would be ok.  He was fine sleeping on the deck not bothered by the fox at all.

[Dianna]

I would be worried that the fox would be rabid, Tammy, and bring my pet in to make sure of no trouble...

[sunsoaker]

You make a good point Dianna. We've had 4 reports of rabid 'coons within a mile of me this year. I am always watchful.

[duh]

Shadow came in for breakfast a normal part of his routine.  But if I try and keep him in the house when he doesn't want to be here he raises the roof.  Your right rabies would be a very, very bad thing.   

[Tina]

A very hungry fox can mess with your cat but most of the time they are after smaller rodents and fruit.
Yes fruit. Every year I had foxes climbing my persimmon tree to snack on not-quite-people-ripe persimmons. And they went for my apricots too. They didn't mess with my citrus. Yes, they can climb trees.

[duh]

wow I don't want him on my deck.  I don't want him in my plum tree either.  That's the only one that has fruit on it. 

[wimc]

More about them, no idea what kind it is.

And here is more about a Red Fox.

[bayou girl]

i did not know they could climb trees, but that doesn't surprise me.  after all, their babies are called kits not pups... even though they are technically in the canine group

[Bonnie]

They sure are pretty animals with their long bushy tails. I often see them at night.

[duh]

I can't see a thing at night.