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missmelissa
Citizen
Username: Mlmelcher
Post Number: 24
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 11:30 am: | 
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Does anyone know of an animal rescue group in Northern NJ that would help in capturing and relocating a fox (without killing it)? Due to construction of new homes in their "backyard" (which had been 100+ acres of woods and fields), my parents in Morris county have a new, daily visitor on their patio and they are concerned for their cat and the cats and small dogs of thier neighbors.
All of the resources their vet referred them to would kill the animal upon capture.
Thanks,
Melissa
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Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 412
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 11:35 am: |
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My family did this in California once. They got the trap from some animal group, but after that they were simply instructed to take the trap, once the animal was in there, themselves to the regional park and let it loose. The animal was so scared it of course wanted nothing to do with my parents and dashed away into it's new natural, not suburban, home. Sorry I can't help in finding a trap to borrow here... |
catmanjac
Citizen
Username: Catmanjac
Post Number: 210
Registered: 2-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 3:34 pm: |
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There is a wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary in Hunterdon County, used to be in Bethleham, but was relocated to a better facility in Alexandria run by Tracy Nash Leaver. She was featured a few times in The Star Ledger several years ago. www.Woodlandswildlife.org. Email: wildlife_rehab@yahoo.com
Phone: (908)-730-8300 (EST)
Mail: Woodlands Wildlife Refuge, Inc. PO Box 5046, Clinton NJ 08809
Contact them and they may be able to advise you.
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Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 439
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 3:40 pm: |
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Do we know what kind of animal we're speaking about? |
Joe R.
Citizen
Username: Ragnatela
Post Number: 440
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 3:41 pm: |
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Sorry: I missed the reference to a fox. |
Zoesky1
Citizen
Username: Zoesky1
Post Number: 1503
Registered: 6-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 3:45 pm: |
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I really don't think a fox can harm a cat or dog. They're tiny, not much bigger than a house cat themselves. Foxes mainly eat mice, shrews, birds' eggs, even insects. In fact, dogs are more likely to kill foxes than the other way around, and I think domestic cats would kill fox pups if they could. My parents have co-existed with foxes for many years, with no trouble. That said, the poor fox has probably lost his habitat and doesn't want to be on your parents' patio any more than they want him. I hope they can find a good way to move him. Poor little guy. |
Michael K. Mc Kell
Citizen
Username: Greenerose
Post Number: 879
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 3:56 pm: |
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I have many Fox run through the yard with my cats on it's tail. Not to worry about the dogs or cats. Worry about the Fox. |
Krista
Citizen
Username: Klt12275
Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 7:39 pm: |
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I just spoke to a biologist at NJ Fish and Wildlife about a mother fox who gave birth under my shed to 7 kits (I live in Warren). He said they won't stay long because they are solitary animals, nor do they pose a threat to humans or pets (as long as they're not rabid). It's actually been quite enjoyable to watch the family come out at dusk to play and they're taking care of our gopher problem! The person I spoke to at NJ Fish and Wildlife was very helpful and nice. I'd give them a call. |
missmelissa
Citizen
Username: Mlmelcher
Post Number: 25
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 2:57 pm: |
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Thanks for all the info.
This was fox is quite large and was hungry enough to kill and eat a big, fat squirrel (which is why my parents are concerned for the small cats in the area).
Interesting to note- they tried Woodlands Wildlife refuge and they can't help with the capture/relocate unless the fox has killed a pet or threatens humans.
They are trying coyote urine for now...hopefully, the fox will find a new home soon! |
Calliope
Citizen
Username: Calliope
Post Number: 219
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 - 10:25 pm: |
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Call the Raptor Trust and explain the situation. They are very helpful and knowledgeable. They will know the proper people to contact.
908-647-2353 |
shoshannah
Citizen
Username: Shoshannah
Post Number: 1251
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 10:40 am: |
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I have heard that there is a fox refuge in northwestern NJ. Don't know anything about it, but maybe Google can help. |
shoshannah
Citizen
Username: Shoshannah
Post Number: 1252
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 10:43 am: |
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Sorry, I just googled and realized I was thinking of the Lakota Wolf Preserve. |
Bob K
Supporter
Username: Bobk
Post Number: 11556
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 11:08 am: |
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A guy at work has had good luck using E. Fudd to get rid of unwanted critters. He can be reached at 1-800-Kill-Zone. |
peteglider
Citizen
Username: Peteglider
Post Number: 1956
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 3:25 pm: |
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When we were at the Outer Banks (Nagshead area, NC) -- last year we saw a fox several times at the Sonic (while drinking our slurpies).
I assume it came because of the ample food supply -- and it was indeed smaller than even my smallest cat!
My suggestion would be to take away all possible food supplies and to make a racket when it comes around.
/p |
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