Mangey fox, Owen Drive/Washington Park [edited to remove "rabid"]

This poor beast just sloped through my yard. Looks like terrible mange or perhaps rabies? Drooling, and obvious bad skin injuries. Police have been called, but if you have dogs/kids in the area be very careful.




Also seen a few blocks away at Lenox Ave and Wyoming, according to a sign on our neighbor’s lawn.


According to someone on Nextdoor, the/a sick fox was captured near Lenox/West End today.



susan1014 said:

According to someone on Nextdoor, the/a sick fox was captured near Lenox/West End today.

The South Orange resident who trapped the fox this morning reported an hour ago that there is another very sick fox that has been spotted this afternoon in two places in Maplewood, which must be the one that beppolina saw in her yard. 

eta - Her suggestion is to call St. Hubert's and/or NJ Fish and Wildlife. 


My understanding is that St. Hubert's knows about the fox and will be getting in touch with Fish and Wildlife tomorrow. 



cramer said:

My understanding is that St. Hubert's knows about the fox and will be getting in touch with Fish and Wildlife tomorrow. 

Yes, that's right. I spoke with St Hubert's this afternoon; they were very helpful. I'll post again here tomorrow if there's any news. Thanks everyone for your help!


Have they found the fox?



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