Friendly and socialized pair of Red Foxes looking for placement

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Contact Information
Contact Jennifer Dustin Leahey
Phone: 4134466959

Country: United States

Species: Red Fox - Vulpes vulpes

Is rehabilitation complete?: yes

This animal has potential as a : static display animal

This animal is: captive reared

Age: Both foxes are 4 years old

Reason for entering rehabilitation.:

Both foxes were hand-reared/captive reared. Highly social and desensitized to humans/other animals and this unsuitable for re-release. Both are healthy. Male is neutered.

Days in care: 0

Issues developed while undergoing rehabilitation.:

N/A

Body condition score (5 point scale as defined on https://nagonline.net/3877/body-condition-scoring/): 5

Can the animal express species-typical behaviors (e.g. eat appropriate whole foods, climb, perch, groom, dig, fly, swim, ambulate normally for species)?:

Yes, behavior is very healthy. They are very bonded as a pair.

Can the animal be handled without negative welfare affects?: no

This is how the animal currently reacts when a frequent caregiver nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

Both animals are highly habituated to humans and once they know a caretaker will approach without hesitation. They will take food from a hand and allow small amounts of touch, although not restraint.

This is how the animal currently reacts when a stranger nears it (e.g. does it modify behavior, show signs of fear, agonism, habituation):

They will go into hide houses until they deem the situation safe, but are extremely curious and will want to check the person out. Once they know someone they are quite friendly.

This animal is currently house : with conspecifics

Will the animal need continuous medical care (e.g. medication)?: no

Physical health welfare assessment: good life

Mental/emotional health welfare assessment: good life

More Information

This pair of 4 year old Red Foxes (1 neutered male, 1 female), are extremely bonded and would thrive in a static exhibit placed together. They are healthy and highly socialized. They are not related, but were both captive-raised. Once they get to know their caretakers they will readily interact. These foxes are great education animals, and I am happy to provide photos and videos and further details upon request!

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