The_randomizer's internship animal adventures

Edit 9/20/13!

I also have a fox blog on Tumblr in addition to this thread here. I will post in both here and on my blog and both will contribute to adding cuteness to the internet. Also noted one will not detract from the other. Crazy Cute Foxes!

http://foxesarethebestanimals.tumblr.com

Also located in my signature!


I've decided to make a thread that shows not only pictures of foxes, but other animals as well, including a coyote. These are pictures from my adventures at my internship. I work there every other week as a volunteer, taking care of them, cleaning their cages or what have you, but after I finish, I get to play with them, talk to them and build relationships of trust. I didn't want to clutter up my old thread with off-topic pictures, and I also wanted something a little more up-to-date. I'll also provide a bit of background for the animals whose pictures I'll be posting:

Just a small disclaimer: The animals in question are under the best care possible and due to their circumstances, being in a near-domesticate state, releasing them in the wild is an impossibility and would be a major detriment due to their inability to survive. The reason I could not enter the cages is the owner was putting on a show for elementary school students and couldn't let me in unsupervised, but she trusted me enough to sit next to the animals and get them to know me better. But keep in mind that I am aware that there is a small possibility of being nipped at by animals, that risk still exists, and I respect that. I take very precaution possible to avoid that at all costs. I approach them slowly, and on my knees (eye-level), and if they willingly approach me, it's safe to assume that they won't bite.

Skitter: One of three foxes who is very loving, sociable and downright adorable. Despite having wild instincts, she's essentially domesticated and very hyper. Play-biting, pulling on shoelaces and stealing cameras maybe, but hardly dangerous. Very friendly and fluffy, the way it should be. Call her name and she'll run towards you while making funny noises (squeaking/squealing fox noises) :P

Tazzina: A rescued coyote; she was brought in by a hunter who killer who mother, but took pity on the poor animal and gave it up for adoption. Original infected with fleas, mange and poor health, she was nursed back to excellent health and lives a wonderful life with the couple who own the sanctuary. She is also taken on walks and also enjoys the company of people. Like Skitter, she too will go crazy and lovey-dovey whenever people go up to her pen and will kiss you all day long given the chance. While affection is uncharacteristic for a coyote, it's very heartening to be near a predatory animal and not get attack.

Here's Tazzina, the adorable coyote
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Now, for Skitter, who went bonkers when she heard me call her name. Nuzzled my hand on several occasions and that made my heart explode from the gesture. Very unexpected :P

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I hope you all enjoy them as I much as I have. I believe animals deserve to be loved and respected and not abused in a horrific manner. There are profound psychological benefits to interacting and petting them. Enjoy!
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I'm looking at these while listening to the Pink Panther theme :D So indescribably cute :D I wanna see a picture when the winter coat has fully grown in. :D
 
... does that fox have a litter box?


Nope, but her enclosure (which is pretty big) is cleaned everyday; foxes can be litter trained to an extent, but even then, it's very hard to pull off. She's a pretty clean fox though :P


I'm looking at these while listening to the Pink Panther theme :D So indescribably cute :D I wanna see a picture when the winter coat has fully grown in. :D

You will, she is SO fluffy in the winter!
 
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO ADORABLE
I'M SO HAPPY.
First of, cute much? So in my high school, there's this club I joined called the Future Aces. We have trips and stuff, and there's this one where I can do necessary graduation community service hours. Guess where I have to go? To this place where I have to take care of animals. And guess what? IM GOING. THERE ARE FOXES THERE.
OCTOBER 4TH
CAN'T WAIT
 
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO ADORABLE
I'M SO HAPPY.
First of, cute much? So in my high school, there's this club I joined called the Future Aces. We have trips and stuff, and there's this one where I can do necessary graduation community service hours. Guess where I have to go? To this place where I have to take care of animals. And guess what? IM GOING. THERE ARE FOXES THERE.
OCTOBER 4TH
CAN'T WAIT


Oh man, that IS FREAKING AWESOME!!! You're so going to get cuteness poisoning again! :rofl2::wub:

Skitter's getting her winter coat already, so when I see her next, she's gonna be super fluffy. As if she wasn't cute enough!

I still have more pics from Wednesday! AND I have a fox blog now!
http://foxesarethebestanimals.tumblr.com/

Obvious, GBA Temp will be the primary source, but this is for anyone who's anyone!
 
Oh man, that IS FREAKING AWESOME!!! You're so going to get cuteness poisoning again! :rofl2::wub:

Skitter's getting her winter coat already, so when I see her next, she's gonna be super fluffy. As if she wasn't cute enough!

EXACTLY!! I'm going to die probably the next time I see cuteness. :wub:
I'm going to love those foxes and animals so much that they are happy. God, animals like foxes are crossing the limit.
 
Yay, happy times! :) Reminds me of the show with Fonzie and Mr. C. :D

Happiness is... carrying a big fluffy fox around and petting it.
 
Welp, time for me to go to the hospital. Saw those 7 times already I think i'm about to pass away.

Oh, but this is just a small taste of what you're going to experience with the fluffeh foxehs! Again, let them approach you on their terms, let them trust you first. Oh yeah, and go to the hospital, I can hear your heart exploding all the way from Canada:rofl2:

Yay, happy times! :) Reminds me of the show with Fonzie and Mr. C. :D

Happiness is... carrying a big fluffy fox around and petting it.

Holding a fox is one the best things I've ever done. They are so bloody cute!!!!

Such cute, do want!


Who doesn't? Just look at her facial expression, her fluffiness, the way she noms my arm, everything about them makes them so cute! Ugh! I would play with Skitter all day if I was given the chance!
 

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