Our New Neighbor

Paul and I have always had rabbits in our backyard. They come out in the Spring to feast on our Wood Violets and clover. Last week we noticed a big red fox in our backyard. I think he has officially moved in and has made his new home under our shed. I think the rabbits are okay...at least I hope so. Paul said he spotted a baby rabbit next door. I believe this fox has escaped woods being mowed down not too far from us. My mom and I spotted two precious little foxes on the road last time she was here...dead foxes I might add. So, I don't want this new fox who has showed up in our yard to leave and get hit by a car, too. Paul and I are going to start feeding it cheap dog food and give it water. Hopefully, it'll stay away from the rabbits and Bunni our Maltipoo!!! I read that foxes are extremely shy creatures and are terribly afraid of dogs and loud barking...and believe me, Bunni has a LOUD bark. So, I am hoping we can have a pet fox before too long. I've always wanted to have an animal sanctuary...looks like Paul and I have one already.