Humanely trapping a crazy grey fox!

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  • @SaveAFox
    @SaveAFox  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    HUGE HUGE thank you to Devon with The Retrievers! They are masters at helping find and catch lost dogs, give them a follow and help support them please
    www.theretrievers.org
    facebook.com/TheRetrieversLostDogTeam?mibextid=ZbWKwL
    instagram.com/retrieversteam?igshid=MjEwN2IyYWYwYw==

  • @johncamp2567
    @johncamp2567 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +60

    Thank you for reminding us how hard your work is!! It’s not always just toys, treats, and fun.

  • @kalahari_possum7735
    @kalahari_possum7735 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +81

    He seems to calm down after he gets pets, that so cool :0

  • @ellejolichaine140
    @ellejolichaine140 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Wild, but adorable at the same time. Beautiful capture. I'm always impressed with how you humanely handle all your rescues.

  • @bwalker77
    @bwalker77 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    A reminder that sometimes, that job is more complicated than scratching the belly of Finnegan or wearing Dixie Do as a living hat.

  • @Nyquil5
    @Nyquil5 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Reminds me of my rescuing feral cats. Amazing how they are able to squirm and wriggle their way out of our grasp with lightning speed...shows how they can survive amongst other predators. Great job in handling him so well!

  • @RainShadow22
    @RainShadow22 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Crazy grey fox: Fine mom, but you are gonna WORK for it.
    Freya was too stinkin adorable!

  • @ethella6206
    @ethella6206 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Mikayla not reacting to the biting was crucial. Dmika biting was purely out of defensiveness and had Mikayla retreated and reacted in fear, Dmika would have bitten harder and prevented her from being able to scruff him. When she calmly kept intruding in his space he was forced to accept it a bit because his main defense tactic didn't work.

  • @safaiaryu12
    @safaiaryu12 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    Poor thing. I hate when animals are so freaking scared, I wish there were a way to get them to understand we're trying to help. 😢 I appreciate how careful and thoughtful y'all were with getting him accustomed to the live trap...
    That vet seems wonderful, so calm!

    • @DFX2KX
      @DFX2KX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yeah, but in a way sometimes it's better to meet them where they're at, as it where. His life was rough before he came here as I understand it, and he never really adapted to people.

  • @olyestefaniasalazar
    @olyestefaniasalazar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Let´s support great (and kind) rescue maneuvres like this one! Watch with full ads, those are microdonations every time!

  • @davidvonkettering204
    @davidvonkettering204 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +49

    You made me join your channel! That was beautiful without any bloodshed. The energy, humor and love you put into everything shows in your beautiful, intelligent little girl.
    Love,
    David

  • @TipaMoe
    @TipaMoe 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I'd act that way too if someone was trying to take me to Florida.

    • @salsal435
      @salsal435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣😂🤣😅

  • @catgoatfoxlover
    @catgoatfoxlover 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Poor Damika! He just doesn't realize that you're not trying to hurt him. I love how you stay so patient with him!

  • @just4mygrl413
    @just4mygrl413 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Dimika is so beautiful! 🥰❤❤ Will miss seeing him but all of you did an amazing job catching him. LOVE every one of your foxes! Thank you and Ethan for everything you do for them!. 💞💕

  • @manuelvargas467
    @manuelvargas467 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Happy family 🦊🐈

  • @ObsydianShade
    @ObsydianShade 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    Poor Dmika; he had a hard set of circumstances and never acclimated to people the way Nikita did. I hope he'll be happier in Florida, though I worry he'll miss Nikita; sad to separate the pair, as he's already had to deal with that, after his original owner had to part with him. Greys get very attached to their people and often don't bond with anyone else, which is what we saw here. I very much want things to better for him in his new home, as he's a lovely, and dear little fox, who's just had things rough. I almost think it's better for him, because on the few occasions I hear him mentioned on this channel, there is often a disparaging overtone, because he's not socialized like the other foxes.

    • @kathleemcallister
      @kathleemcallister 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      is niketa still there???

    • @kathleemcallister
      @kathleemcallister 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      i love they let him be the way he is. did not push to get him to accept them. i love that

    • @ObsydianShade
      @ObsydianShade 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @@kathleemcallister Yes, she was featured in a recent video: th-cam.com/video/FMJ9JDbOrC4/w-d-xo.html She's my favorite of all the foxes there.

    • @michaelmclaughlin8876
      @michaelmclaughlin8876 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Dimika does hold grudges. He's so hard to catch because he REALLY did not like last time he was caught. I do hope he like Callie and Florida.

    • @ObsydianShade
      @ObsydianShade 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@michaelmclaughlin8876 Yeah, he never trusted her again after he was caught to be fixed, but it doesn't mean he's not a sweet creature at heart. I also hope Callie will be a good companion for him.

  • @kelseyg71993
    @kelseyg71993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Aww poor little guy was so scared 🥺 But what a great job you all did!! I’m glad everyone, including Dimika, was safe throughout this process. I hope he settles in nicely at his new home!

  • @kathleemcallister
    @kathleemcallister 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    this is one of the reasons i love you guys. this grey fox has been there a couple of years at least. even with all the love etc.. you gave hiim, he still appears to not like and or trust humans.
    i love how you let him (and jade and felix) be the way they are. you dont push your love on them etc..
    ty for all you do

  • @VenezuelaSustentable
    @VenezuelaSustentable 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What a great achievement!

  • @DJDroz-gh5nt
    @DJDroz-gh5nt 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    The sad truth about rescuing, well anything, is that you'll need to do things that might betray their trust. Poor thing, going from a huge fox yard to being trapped, likely again, in a cage. But it'll all be worth it once he meets his new friend. Thanks for doing what you do for animals.
    As if it wasn't enough he _looks_ like a squirrel, once he was trapped he _acted_ like one with how he bolted straight up the side!

  • @jononeill190
    @jononeill190 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I've really enjoyed watching your sanctuary grow on this channel. Thank you for sharing all that you do. Even if the little floofs don't agree with it. It shows how much you love these animals. Seriously, thanks for the content.

  • @NatYourAverageNerd
    @NatYourAverageNerd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    And I thought trying to catch feral kittens was tough! You guys are amazing with how you handle wild foxes, and I love seeing the process behind a safe capture.

  • @jungjeru3348
    @jungjeru3348 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Very very nicely done catching him!!! I'm so impressed with how intelligent foxes, especially grey foxes are. Such remarkable creatures.

  • @warmarmot1
    @warmarmot1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I like that you're showing that you're still learning and not an expert on everything. You show so much humility to every living creature and its admirable.

  • @getlostyougoofball
    @getlostyougoofball 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    You folks have amazing stamina and persistence to carry out this task. I'm glad that Dmika is going to an environment better suited for him.

  • @elizabethsloan3192
    @elizabethsloan3192 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Wow, I’m so impressed by the amount of time and work you all do to take care of your foxes!

  • @ravenlunatic1177
    @ravenlunatic1177 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    This video definitely shows the meaning of patience. Great job catching him. I think Freya did say she was worried. She is definitely super smart! Poor Demyka wasn’t having any of it. Hopefully he’ll forgive everyone and love being in FL with Callie. Sadly, I’m sure he’ll miss Nikita. Cheers from FL😺

  • @erichbrough6097
    @erichbrough6097 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    And _that's_ how you catch a wily gray fox, after 6+ weeks of trying! 😮 Bravo, Ethan and Mikayla! 🙌🙌🦊

    • @cardinalflower6959
      @cardinalflower6959 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      and team!!

    • @taylorgoodman8293
      @taylorgoodman8293 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Are you the person that flooded your Lego city?

  • @lyssasletters3232
    @lyssasletters3232 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The way you love these foxes is beautiful❤

  • @therebellion96
    @therebellion96 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow! They handled that situation really well! Especially, Mikayla. She was amazing!

  • @seeyalater2953
    @seeyalater2953 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Thank you so much for all you do!! Wonderful work, amazing updates!! ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🦊🦊

  • @consueloyoung4484
    @consueloyoung4484 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    You all deserve so much credit for all that you do to help these animals. We would miss so much if you did not go the extra mile to show us your love for what you do. ❤

  • @majastipic4282
    @majastipic4282 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Me that whole time: "Goodness! Keep its demons inside of it."

  • @arthurwolfburg6441
    @arthurwolfburg6441 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I want to thank all of you for the great work you all do. It must be so wonderful and gratifying to be working with these beautiful animals.

  • @a.w.thompson4001
    @a.w.thompson4001 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mikayla's many years of experience has given her mad skills to go with her calm patience.

  • @chrissikes4741
    @chrissikes4741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You guys are the best

  • @catsara9114
    @catsara9114 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Wow, Mikayla, this was amazing. I can only imagine how strong and wiggly the grey fox was. I am only familiar with caring for "crazy" strong cats, and a fox is next level :-)

  • @michaelaustin334
    @michaelaustin334 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    For those who are worried the catch pole is very save an covered in thick silicone so ir does not harm or choke then

  • @bronney
    @bronney 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He has no idea how lucky he is to have met the fox lady that totally devoted herself to their people. No idea. There's no better hooman.

  • @brandywineblogger1411
    @brandywineblogger1411 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Mikayla, you never cease to amaze me - going out to catch a scared, spooked, grey fox in a little sleeveless dress!
    You are one awesome lady!

  • @TheRolexofKronos
    @TheRolexofKronos 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Spider-Fox, Spider-Fox does whatever a Spider-Fox does

  • @chriscox3709
    @chriscox3709 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I can't imagine Finnegan ever behaving like that.🦊

    • @ethella6206
      @ethella6206 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He wouldn't, but they are two very different foxes. Grey foxes are always a little more feral than other species of fox, no matter how much you work with them. Finnegan and Mikayla have a special bond built over years of dedicated work. Dmika was accidently let out into the larger fox yard before he was fully trained to return when they needed. They hadn't had time to do that training and lost the chance since they couldn't catch him until now. His relocation in FL will be a new chance for him to become more socialized in a more controlled environment.

  • @vwfanatic2390
    @vwfanatic2390 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are a superstar! You have built an all start fox saving team. You are the best part of humanity. Bless you for all you do for the precious little beings.

  • @maelstrom57
    @maelstrom57 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He never forgave you for taking his jewels.

  • @ziggystardog
    @ziggystardog 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Ethan is the MacGyver of SaveAFox!

  • @marli8907
    @marli8907 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dimika: I am not a good boy, and I do not consent. 🤣

  • @Mrmasterranter
    @Mrmasterranter 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I remember when I was told from this channel Grey foxes can "climb trees vertically". I never knew they were such good climbers

  • @TheIndigoEclipse
    @TheIndigoEclipse 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That fox was having none of it, lol. So bitey.

  • @vickieeh1
    @vickieeh1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He sounds so cute even though he is being so threatening

  • @sabrinazorman5154
    @sabrinazorman5154 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Amazing video i am sure he be happy with Callie.🦊🦊🥰🥰💋💋💞💞

  • @catgoatfoxlover
    @catgoatfoxlover 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He's a cutie though!

  • @selenacarlsen9441
    @selenacarlsen9441 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    You're all so amazing, keep up the great work!

  • @nightponyinrface6009
    @nightponyinrface6009 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    geez... Dimika, really can't forgive Mikayla for having him fixed

  • @claudiaortiz6036
    @claudiaortiz6036 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Poor Dimika he got trapped, I hope he has a great trip to Florida.

  • @James_Dandy
    @James_Dandy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hard to watch amid Dimika's *_'protest'_* _But_ hope relocation is a total *_'success'_* 🤞🙏🏼

  • @KibuFox
    @KibuFox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He's doing the "Am vicious!" growls.

  • @gypsyjezebel1651
    @gypsyjezebel1651 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Safe Travels Wild Boy💙That was just pure terror on his end. I hope he likes his new digs @ SAF South.

  • @chaysefox
    @chaysefox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow, that sound crescendo at 8:00, along with that tool really added to the suspense. 😬

  • @deechsea
    @deechsea 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice work! I was stressed out just watching. Wow! Had no idea grey foxes were such superb climbers. Can domestic cats even climb that well? Amazingly patient planning! Very well done, indeed.💕

    • @nerdy_witch
      @nerdy_witch 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      In a previous episode she explained that Grey foxes are the only ones that scale trees vertically. Felix is an odd case 😂

  • @VulpisFoxfire
    @VulpisFoxfire 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    "It's okay, I'm not here to hurt you..." "Yeah, last time you said that, they cut my balls off." Poor little guy, he was scared....

  • @mwilliamson8072
    @mwilliamson8072 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are SO impressive in your abilities! Amazing animal handling! ❤

  • @OttawaOldFart
    @OttawaOldFart 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Impressive. Your experience and compassion really shine.

  • @The_Nightsong
    @The_Nightsong 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    and freya is soooo cuuuute! "weee!"

  • @TomPokys
    @TomPokys 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Oh the size of that grudge will be enormous

  • @stephenjones101
    @stephenjones101 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was amazing. I have worse times giving my cats flea treatments. Great job! And you didn't lose any fingers.

  • @ninatiels
    @ninatiels 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    First time I have ever seen an angry floof.

  • @lunarglow75898
    @lunarglow75898 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i wasn't expecting Damika to be this bity, scared and growly, sure, but not bity!
    I hope he will feel better once he join Cally and get some good one on one time with his new caretaker.

  • @billsmith5166
    @billsmith5166 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Holy Mary you got guts!

  • @ixiahj
    @ixiahj 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well that was tense. That's something you don't learn from text books.

  • @courtney3661
    @courtney3661 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aw man I never knew how not tame he was. Poor Dmika. You'd think he would be used to you guys by just seeing you in the yard so often by now.

  • @adventurecreations3214
    @adventurecreations3214 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow! You are such an awesome, amazing woman. Any fox would be lucky to have you on their team.

  • @KylerWulff
    @KylerWulff 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm going to miss seeing Dmika, but I think he will get along well with Callie.

  • @deckardcanine
    @deckardcanine 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Interesting that his first instinct on capture was to parkour up the cage.

    • @George89999
      @George89999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Grey Foxes are extremely good climbers and it's one of their main defensive abilities, just run straight up a tree away from the threat.

  • @johndorian473
    @johndorian473 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Reminds me of the time I had to catch a feral kitten. They are really fast and I got bit haha

  • @n-bynorthwest1347
    @n-bynorthwest1347 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like the 2 that come by my place nightly for snacks 😂❤

  • @rissamarie1280
    @rissamarie1280 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oooo he’s a spicy little cutie! 🌶️

  • @dvdkolk
    @dvdkolk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh it was this vet! I like him. He really loves animals and does his very best.

  • @LisaMarie-rh5yn
    @LisaMarie-rh5yn 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😮Holy heck that was intense. Poor little guy is scareded. You guys are such a blessing. 💙🙏

  • @ssfbob456
    @ssfbob456 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That kid is growing up in the coolest house ever.

  • @Mobileshowcase-wd1rz
    @Mobileshowcase-wd1rz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    So cute ❤❤❤ florida

  • @jaipoh3965
    @jaipoh3965 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "bite these oven gloves".

  • @AGPfan
    @AGPfan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job on handling him! You sure have a way with wild animals.

  • @robodogmech
    @robodogmech 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mikayla is so capable. Ethan you are too but Mikayla is the OG!!

  • @fae206
    @fae206 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It’s interesting seeing him since I’ve seen Nikita in videos a lot :)

  • @adriantarngriffin
    @adriantarngriffin 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your patient work

  • @danielreher1987
    @danielreher1987 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    He is a super smart 🦊

  • @maureenbeckstead6407
    @maureenbeckstead6407 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Whew...demonstrates the truely wild fox diifference from your rescued, more handled ones.

  • @Lori-PAX
    @Lori-PAX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How stressful for everyone. I hope it works out for Dmika, hate to think if he doesn't settle down in Florida. ❤😊

  • @porphyrios24
    @porphyrios24 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so cute!

  • @typerexc
    @typerexc 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your grey boi has one heck of an alien abduction story to tell his new friends!!! And there's video proof!

  • @ricardopereira9901
    @ricardopereira9901 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very hard work, but in the end everything goes well :-)

  • @rionthemagnificent2971
    @rionthemagnificent2971 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Holy guacamole, he attacked ya. (Though its probably due to him being scared in a cage) poor guy. At least he's gonna have friends in FL now :)

  • @MyDreamIsAStory
    @MyDreamIsAStory 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Hopefully he is happier in Florida.

  • @maryfiorillo4871
    @maryfiorillo4871 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mikayla is a boss. So impressed.

  • @kaylahdavis5205
    @kaylahdavis5205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    wow, i didn’t even know they could climb like that.

    • @George89999
      @George89999 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh yes, the Grey Fox species are extremely capable climbers. Even at a young age they can easily climb straight up a vertical tree just like a cat.

  • @no-one-u-know
    @no-one-u-know 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    persistence pays off. he's a wiley one though - made ya work for it :)

  • @bex.jackalope
    @bex.jackalope 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    wow! had no idea they could be so vicious and snap like that.. I guess it makes sense but never saw that before. such a contrast to the other ones. interesting animal. good work!

    • @DFX2KX
      @DFX2KX 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yep, some of them simply *never* tame to any extent, and it can make it a challenge to worth with them.

    • @dvdkolk
      @dvdkolk 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You can see how friendly Nikita and Callie are compared to this

  • @michelemoreira3832
    @michelemoreira3832 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Foxies fluff offs at it's best! 😂😂😂😂

  • @KatsCats2619
    @KatsCats2619 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    keep up the great work thank you 😊

  • @Manufalket
    @Manufalket 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful 👍