Well...on Tuesdays I feed the critters. When I get there, I "make the rounds." I check every cage to make sure everyone is fine. Today, we lost our sweet little Amos. When I got to the fox cage, it was odd. No one was out. They were all hiding in something. So I rattled the chain link, which uses causes noses to poke out of hiding places. Amos was in his favorite log. At first I thought he was sleeping, but when he didn't pop up to see who was at the door, I knew it was bad.

This guy was such a sweetie! We took him to programs all over the place. He would walk on a dog harness and sit at your feet while you told everyone about wildlife habitat or why you shouldn't buy animals at the swap (they sell foxes there - they DON'T make good pets, they are up all night talking). I will miss him a lot! He always greeted me at the door. He would play tag and loved to be chased around. He also loved to have his ears rubbed.

Sorry...those were bigger than I expected.

Tribs,
I am sorry for your loss; what a beautiful boy. Thanks for loving him and giving him a wonderful home!

No need to be sorry, Amos is beautiful.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
You are certainly blessed to have such wonderful experiences. Thank you so much for sharing them Tribs - through you we all become more aware.

God speed Amos!

So sorry Tribs. I never realized how beautiful these animals were, Amos looked like a happy guy, you must have taken really good care of him!

Tribs, sorry he was beautiful!

Tribs...Amos was a beautiful animal. Memories are wonderful!

A beautiful animal indeed while his passing brings you sorrow, I am glad he had you, a lovely caring human as his friend.

Big hugs coming at you Jeanine.

Animals are such special friends. When they love us it is sincere. May you soon enjoy all the happy memories . . .

Thanks everyone. I need to step away from the computer for a bit. I'm a little too raw right now. I do appreciate all of your support.

Big hugs for you, Jeanine. This is so sad. Amos is a beauty. I know his buddies (the other foxes) will miss him terribly, too.

Great photos of you and of Amos. My heart goes out to you. cb

Sorry buddy. They sure have a way of stealing your heart.

I am so sorry Jeanine. Beautiful animal.

So sorry Jeanine. He was a beauty of an animal.

Jeanine we are sorry for the loss of Amos, he looked be a special one.

I love your pictures. I am so sorry for your loss. He was just beautiful!!

Oh Tribs - so sorry for your loss. Amos was very special and so beautiful. Big hugs for you

Sorry to hear this Tribs. Big hugs.

Amos certainly was beautiful!!! And how lucky to have shared his life with you & the others that cared for him. I know you will miss him, just keep him in your heart, as you are caring for the other animals that love and need you. This is such a good thing that you do.
(((((HUGS)))))

Tribs, I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful fox, and he will be missed.
((((HUGS))))

Tribs - I'm so sorry to hear that. What a beautiful animal.

Wow, I never knew foxes could be so big! Beautiful! His eyes are very mellow.
You do a wonderful job Tribs...It looks like all your animals are treated like part of the family.

Tribs, so sorry, terrible when we lose our friends. Huge animal lover here, I pick up all the strays, LOL
I am so sorry, at least he had some happiness with you and knew he was loved!!
God Bless

Jeanine, the world needs more people like you, Amos sure did!

Hugs to you sweet lady.

Jeanine, Big ((((hugs))) I really haven't seen foxes much up close here, just an occasional red fox we get by our area, but Amos sure looks like he was taken care of well by you and I see he sure loved you back too! You are doing a great thing with all the animals you care and love.

Jeanine, I'm sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful fox. I'm very proud of you going around and teaching people about animals. You were blessed to be friends with Amos.

Thank you so much everyone. We just got the necropsy back and it appears his heart just gave out. The vet said he was good weight, great coat, but had thickening of a ventricle wall. I feel better knowing it was nature. I always worry that we missed something when one of the critters passes. I feel so responsible for their welfare that I would not handle it well if it were something had done. He is going to missed!

Jeanine, so sorry to hear about your gorgeous fox. Thanks for sharing his pictures with us.
Big hugs

Amos was such a big beautiful lovey. It was wonderful that he was able to help educate the community about wildlife habitats. How fortunate he was able to have a home with you!
My heart is with you during this difficult time.

Sorry Tribs for Your loss of Amos.beautiful fox.
and thanks for giving the animals a good home with good care. Hugs.

Tribs, I'm so sorry about losing Amos. Hugs my friend