For wildlife getting trapped is a major issue because if unnoticed and unable to get food or water their condition will quickly deteriorate.
An adult male Red Fox was fortunate to be found and rescued by an RSPCA Animal Collection Officer. He had slipped and got himself stuck by the neck in a gap between a fence and a wall. As well as becoming weak and dehydrated, the fox sustained some nasty wounds and bruising trying to free himself.
A female fox who had also got herself wedged in the same position was not so lucky and unfortunately it was too late for our officer to help her. After some carefull maneuvering our very scared fox was freed and transferred to Stapeley for urgent medical attention.
A female fox who had also got herself wedged in the same position was not so lucky and unfortunately it was too late for our officer to help her. After some carefull maneuvering our very scared fox was freed and transferred to Stapeley for urgent medical attention.
Once at Stapeley fluids were given and all wounds treated before being left in a isolation cubicle with a heat lamp and allowed to recover, what a day for this poor fox!! Initially he was not eating and so was syringe fed and given more fluids to rehydrate him. This made a huge difference as within 24 hours he was much brighter; he was on his feet and had already begun to feed himself. After a week in one of the isolation cubicles he was moved to an outside run and given more space to exercise.
He was then assessed for release a few days later by the team and it was all agreed that he was now fit to return him home. A great success and a very lucky fox.
He was then assessed for release a few days later by the team and it was all agreed that he was now fit to return him home. A great success and a very lucky fox.
For more information about foxes and advice how to help trapped or injured wildlife see the link below
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