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Here’s How A Snow Fox We Rescued From A Fur Farm Reacted To Snow For The First Time In His Life
Maciek is a polar fox who, in September of 2019, was rescued from a fur farm by activists from Otwarte Klatki (Open Cages Poland).
Since he was rescued, Maciek has been living in a home sanctuary where he’s loved and taken care of. Even though he lost his paw due to his previous owners’ negligence, he’s been enjoying his life outside of the fur farm and just being his sassy little self.
This year, Maciek experienced snow for the first time. And his reaction was simply heartwarming!
Photos are by Andrew Skowron from Otwarte Klatki.
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Maciek was rescued by activists after they found out he was wounded
It turned out he had a severe paw injury and he didn’t get any veterinary care
The doctors fought to save his paw for weeks, but in the end, it had to be amputated
However, having 3 paws doesn’t stop him from having fun and experiencing snow for the first time
His dog friend Klara showed him that snow is supposed to be fun
But Maciek wasn’t that convinced at first
Finally, he caved and gave it a chance. Apparently, he loves snow!
He needed to regain his energy
So that he could go chase Klara once again!
They were both puppies when they first met, so they treat each other as siblings
Maciek got very lucky and gets to live the best life. But he’s also an ambassador for all the foxes still killed for fur
Watching Maciek’s first experience with snow proves that foxes need running and fun!
And he knows his caretakers won’t stop until all the animals get what he was lucky enough to get—justice
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tuzdayschild 4 years ago
I don't know who is still wearing real fur but it isn't worth killing that beautiful boy.
Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago
Fur "farms" should be forbidden! We don't need real fur anymore and the way animals are killed for fur is extremely horrifying and cruel. I think fake fur is really cute and warm and can replace real fur.
reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 4 years ago (edited)
So, the thing is, fake fur is plastic or something like it. I'm not saying to buy from a fur farm, I agree, they can go die in hell. What I'm saying is, there are more options than plastic fur and a fur farm. Buy fur from indigenous people. They hunt to live, (I think), and buying from them instead of a farm supports individuals. At the least, you know it's not going to a fur farm. Also, I don't think you have seen the meat industry...
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Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago
Thank you for advice, but I wear mostly padded jackets in winter. I know it's plastic and difficult to maintain, but I find fake fur coats cute, though. But if I would buy real fur, it would be from hunters, where animal is dead before it is skinned. But I don't consider that now. I have seen meat industry, but I don't know how would anyone manage to fight that. It's just too large, enormous and most people think that without meat industry they wouldn't eat meat so they are very angry when you mention that you are against. You would eat meat without meat industry too, but it would be hunting and small farms meat and unlike now, 80% of meat would not go to waste. It would all be spent. Or, maybe I am just naive. :(
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
The real name for "snow fox" is "arctic fox". As you can see, I'm quite obsessed with them, hence my username and profile pic.
izzy.kitsune 4 years ago
oooo another fox lover yayyyy (my username 'kitsune' means fox in japanese cause its my fav animal) hehe
Paizleypie 4 years ago (edited)
Fur farms should DIE! Who the hell wears real fur anymore anyway??
Topiary Cow 4 years ago
Don’t allow fur farms nor puppy or cat breeding for money. Disgusting.
Jim Takahashi 4 years ago
Just stop using animal products. Those who wear fur are evil and ugly.
Sebastian Schenck 4 years ago
That fox is scared as s**t and that dog is not very helpful. But hey mouth open tounge out must mean he is "smiling" right?
XIMENA SALAZAR-LONDONO 4 years ago
i love how the snow fox is brave and the dog is like showing how fun the snow is
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
What a stunning creature! I am so glad that Maciek can now run freely, enjoy the snow, and spend quality time with his adopted dog brother. Fur farms needs to end.
Too_gay_to_function_ 4 years ago
Awwwwwww... so sad that these beautiful animals still get killed for fur :(
Birma Gustafsson 4 years ago
Those who have no real reason to wear fur SHOULD NOT WEAR FUR!!! It's an obsolete show of wealth, and today it only looks wrong, and cruel, and blood soaked. Indigenous people who hunt for their living can wear fur, because small scale killing of animals is usually more kind to the animal than big hunts or industrialised killing of animals. But to think that you could buy better fur from Indigenous people just because they hunt for themselves is to fool yourself. If they are the only providers of furs it could well turn into an industrialised operation again, because indigenous people are also interested in getting good pay for their goods, and they're as smart as any banker can be. If they hold the only fur anyone can buy they also will see to that they get the best prise, and a lot of customers. Make the wearing of fur stupid, and ugly, and silly, and soooo last century, and let the fur industry die away, let them give away the animals to be cared for by those who love the animals.
Pacifico Fernandez 4 years ago
Only inuits and people from Siberia should wear real fur. And not from a farm!
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
So, here's the thing. While there needs to be a recognition that we would not be alive had our ancestors not killed animals for their fur, we no longer need to do so. There are plenty of materials that can provide warm clothing without caging animals like this beautiful fox. In this day and age, it's the height of human selfishness to kill for fur.
tuzdayschild 4 years ago
I don't know who is still wearing real fur but it isn't worth killing that beautiful boy.
Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago
Fur "farms" should be forbidden! We don't need real fur anymore and the way animals are killed for fur is extremely horrifying and cruel. I think fake fur is really cute and warm and can replace real fur.
reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 4 years ago (edited)
So, the thing is, fake fur is plastic or something like it. I'm not saying to buy from a fur farm, I agree, they can go die in hell. What I'm saying is, there are more options than plastic fur and a fur farm. Buy fur from indigenous people. They hunt to live, (I think), and buying from them instead of a farm supports individuals. At the least, you know it's not going to a fur farm. Also, I don't think you have seen the meat industry...
Load More Replies... Biljana Malesevic 4 years ago
Thank you for advice, but I wear mostly padded jackets in winter. I know it's plastic and difficult to maintain, but I find fake fur coats cute, though. But if I would buy real fur, it would be from hunters, where animal is dead before it is skinned. But I don't consider that now. I have seen meat industry, but I don't know how would anyone manage to fight that. It's just too large, enormous and most people think that without meat industry they wouldn't eat meat so they are very angry when you mention that you are against. You would eat meat without meat industry too, but it would be hunting and small farms meat and unlike now, 80% of meat would not go to waste. It would all be spent. Or, maybe I am just naive. :(
Arctic Fox Lover 4 years ago
The real name for "snow fox" is "arctic fox". As you can see, I'm quite obsessed with them, hence my username and profile pic.
izzy.kitsune 4 years ago
oooo another fox lover yayyyy (my username 'kitsune' means fox in japanese cause its my fav animal) hehe
Paizleypie 4 years ago (edited)
Fur farms should DIE! Who the hell wears real fur anymore anyway??
Topiary Cow 4 years ago
Don’t allow fur farms nor puppy or cat breeding for money. Disgusting.
Jim Takahashi 4 years ago
Just stop using animal products. Those who wear fur are evil and ugly.
Sebastian Schenck 4 years ago
That fox is scared as s**t and that dog is not very helpful. But hey mouth open tounge out must mean he is "smiling" right?
XIMENA SALAZAR-LONDONO 4 years ago
i love how the snow fox is brave and the dog is like showing how fun the snow is
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 4 years ago
What a stunning creature! I am so glad that Maciek can now run freely, enjoy the snow, and spend quality time with his adopted dog brother. Fur farms needs to end.
Too_gay_to_function_ 4 years ago
Awwwwwww... so sad that these beautiful animals still get killed for fur :(
Birma Gustafsson 4 years ago
Those who have no real reason to wear fur SHOULD NOT WEAR FUR!!! It's an obsolete show of wealth, and today it only looks wrong, and cruel, and blood soaked. Indigenous people who hunt for their living can wear fur, because small scale killing of animals is usually more kind to the animal than big hunts or industrialised killing of animals. But to think that you could buy better fur from Indigenous people just because they hunt for themselves is to fool yourself. If they are the only providers of furs it could well turn into an industrialised operation again, because indigenous people are also interested in getting good pay for their goods, and they're as smart as any banker can be. If they hold the only fur anyone can buy they also will see to that they get the best prise, and a lot of customers. Make the wearing of fur stupid, and ugly, and silly, and soooo last century, and let the fur industry die away, let them give away the animals to be cared for by those who love the animals.
Pacifico Fernandez 4 years ago
Only inuits and people from Siberia should wear real fur. And not from a farm!
Nikki Sevven 4 years ago
So, here's the thing. While there needs to be a recognition that we would not be alive had our ancestors not killed animals for their fur, we no longer need to do so. There are plenty of materials that can provide warm clothing without caging animals like this beautiful fox. In this day and age, it's the height of human selfishness to kill for fur.
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