An injured fox was found on the side of the road in Tunbridge Wells, England. Thankfully, he was taken in and brought to the vets by The Fox Project, a charity organization that helps injured foxes around that area.
The vets revealed that he had toxoplasmosis, a disease resulting from an infection of a parasite. At this point, vets knew the fox wouldn’t survive in the wild, so they either had to euthanize him or find him a family who was willing to take on the responsibility of a fox.
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Thankfully, a kind-hearted man named Mike Trowler agreed to take him in and adopt him. He named the fox Cropper and helped nurse him back to health.
Cropper ate and drank from dog bowls, loved getting belly rubs, and even got along with Mike’s cats. If Cropper didn’t look like a fox, you’d think he was a dog!
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From that moment on, Trowler and Cropper were inseparable. Their close bond proved that love and friendship knows no species. Cropper may have been a fox, but he and Trowler were the best of friends.
Sadly, six years later, Cropper passed away. But thanks to Trowler, he got to live a happy life and knew what it felt like to be loved and cared for.
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Cropper had a deep impact on Trowler, and his days of helping foxes were not over. He took in fox cubs who needed to be nursed back to health before being released back into the wild.
He also took in another adult fox named Jack, who he also developed a close bond with.
Watch Trowler and Jack in the video below:
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12 Things You’re Doing That Your Dog Hates:
For most people, dogs are not just our pets, they are our family members. When you bring a dog into your life, things just seem to get a lot more exciting.
There’s few things that are better than coming home after a long day of work and having your beloved furbaby happily greet you at the door.
While we love our pups and they love us back unconditionally, there are a few “annoying habits” that our dogs may not really like.
U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Isaiah J. Soliz
Here are 12 pet peeves that many dogs have, according to Bright Side:
Hugging- While it’s hard to resist giving our pups a big squeeze, many dogs feel restricted and consider it a controlling act.
Using words more than body language- Of course, dogs can understand a select few words, but we all know that they can’t comprehend every single thing we are saying. Because of this, dogs tend to watch our body language to understand what we are trying to tell them.
Patting their heads– Similar to the hugging, many dogs don’t like when their personal space is invaded. Most would prefer being pet on their back or even scratched behind their ears.
Keeping eye contact– Looking straight into a dog’s eyes without blinking, especially a dog you don’t know, may come across as an act of assertion or dominance. If you’re meeting a new dog for the first time, it’s important not to make strong eye contact right off the bat.
Lacking rules and structure- Since it’s not always easy for dogs and humans to communicate with each other with words, it’s important for them to have rules and structure so that they can feel more comfortable in a routine and have trust in you.
Keeping them on a tight leash- If you hold the leash too tightly, it can make the pup feel stressed or uneasy.
Not letting them explore and smell- The majority of dogs love to see the world around them instead of being cooped up inside all day. They enjoy sniffing around and visiting new places. Keeping them inside and not letting them explore could make them feel depressed or isolated.
Forcing them to interact with dogs/people they don’t like- Putting your dog in an uncomfortable position can end up badly for either them, or for the dog/person that they feel uncomfortable around. Even if your dog is not aggressive, they may act in a defensive manner if they’re forced to be near someone they don’t want to interact with.
Being tense- Pets are very good at sensing our moods and feelings, so if we are tense and stressed, our dogs may start to feel that way too.
Being boring- Dogs are energetic, playful animals and love to have some excitement in their lives. They can feel lonely easily if left home alone all day, so it’s important to show them attention and play with them whenever you get the chance.
Exposing them to strong smells- A dog’s smell is nearly 40 times greater than ours, so certain fragrances like air fresheners or cleaning sprays that may not affect us, could really bother them. Make sure to keep things like this a good distance from them.
Bathing them- While not all dogs dread bath time, many of them do. Using a slip-resistant mat at the bottom of the tub could help them feel more comfortable. The temperature of the water should be lukewarm, not too hot and not too cold.
U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III
Of course, our dogs will love us unconditionally no matter what, but paying attention to the things that bother them could help strengthen the relationship you share with them even more!
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