Shortly before St. Patrick’s Day, a baby fox was discovered in the middle of a busy road on the southwest side of Milwaukee. He’d likely been abandoned by a distressed mother and suffered from hypothermia, dehydration, mange, and an upper respiratory infection. The three-and-a-half-week old kit was too young to walk, and still had poor eyesight when he was found.
However, things are looking up for the fox, who’s been named Clover because he was found so close to St. Patrick’s Day. He’s in good hands at the Wisconsin Humane Society’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. Since his rescue, Clover’s eyesight has improved, he’s gained half a pound, and his ears have perked up.
Several people have expressed an interest in adopting Clover, but Humane Society officials kindly remind us that wildlife belongs in the wild and are planning to release him when he’s been rehabilitated. Additionally, people with good intentions often take in baby animals they mistakenly believe to be abandoned. Anyone who discovers a baby animal is encouraged to refer to these guidelines and contact the appropriate authorities if they believe it may need help.
“If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals.” — Albert Einstein
A big thank you to all those who helped Clover!
The problem is that by the time Clover is ready to be released, he will be used to humans and likely be shot by the first hunter he doesn’t run from. Wonderful people to be looking after him, but really – I would re-think the release plan.
Yeah, I was kinda of thinking the same thing! =(
Love you rescuers for saving Clover. Love you Clover !
Thank you rescuers for saving clover he is a real cutie !!! Foxes are beautiful animals I am sure he will grow up to be a handsome lad. Foxes ? belong in the wild were they can be admired for their beauty !!! Thank you rescuers you have stored my faith in humanity ! I hope clover lives a long happy life!!!
Bless the people at the Human Society. What an absolute darling little fox. You can already see that he will grow into a handsome lad. The Society is right. Although they look cute when little, this fox is still a wild animal and needs to be in the wild, as mother nature intended.
Warms my heart to see that he is doing so well.
So cute. Thank you kind Rescuers. I’ve never seen such a little one. He looks like he is doing really well. And happy.
Thank you to the person who rescued Clover.
Foxes are amazing animals, very intelligent.
Good lick to this adorable kit <3
Thanku to those who rescued the young fix kit and turned him over to the Humane Society. I hope that Clover is rehabilitated quickly and will soon be returned to the wild. ??
Thanku to those who rescued the young fox kit and turned over to the Humane Society. I hope that Clover is will rehabilitated quickly so he soon return to the wild.??