Every time we go out in the truck lately, the dogs are extremely pointy and alert. They are looking for my neighbor, a red fox that is remarkably comfortable around people.
A couple days ago I turned a corner and saw something moving on the snowy road. Coming toward us, and casting back and forth on the road was our fox, and he was busy looking for something and didn't mind us at all. He came within 15 feet of my idling truck and finally Ole, no longer able to contain himself, gave a high-pitched "BARK!" and Sofia began talking to the fox, going "Yu wehhhwehhhhh, yuh yuh! YUH YUH!" The fox didn't even blink, just continued on his business and simply stepped off into the woods next to us. At that point the dogs went nuts.
It was a fun way to start the day!
We've seen him many times since Fall. He has his den close by and I'm probably seeing two foxes, not one. They are so beautiful and cute!
The dogs and I were out in the backyard last September and he trotted by about 20 feet on the other side of the fence. This cause Ole some hysterical barking and had Sofia standing up on her hind legs walking around and talking her head off.
I don't know what they think they'd do if they actually met the fox!
And no, he's not rabid, at least, not acting that way. They are very smart and know when they are in danger and when they aren't. I know my trapper neighbor has left innards out for the foxes to eat when he's been out trapping. Thus their lack of fear of humans.
I love seeing the fox. The dogs do, too.
