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25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

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Whether you have figured out by now what the fox says or not, we can bet that all of you are familiar with this animal. However, some might share a deeper connection with them than others.

In particular, one woman from Scotland has befriended a family of foxes that has been paying a visit to her backyard every day for 25 years. Generation after generation shows up at the doorstep of Sharon Hughes for her delicious sausage rolls, which the woman gladly feeds to the current family of eight.

Sharon shares videos of her encounters with the animals on TikTok and Instagram, which have since gone viral. So, without further ado, we invite you to learn her full story below.

More info: Instagram | tiktok.com

Meet Sharon Hughes, a woman who has been feeding a family of foxes for 25 years

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

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These foxes are the fourth generation that keeps coming back for her delicious sausage rolls

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

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Sharon admits to remembering feeding the grandparents of these foxes. Besides feeding them sausages, Sharon goes above and beyond and treats them to pizza leftovers, eggs, Chinese takeout, and chicken drumsticks.

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25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

But her care doesn’t stop at feeding. Sharon also looks after their medical needs by sending videos to the vet to ensure everything is fine

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

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If veterinarians see that a fox needs some painkillers or other medications, Sharon puts them in the food in order to relieve the pain.

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

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25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

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When Sharon is away and can’t take care of the foxes, neighbors come to the rescue, making sure that they never miss a daily meal

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

Sharon has formed a bond with this furry family of eight and has given each a name. To gather them at the back door, all Sharon needs to do is call for them

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

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Besides foxes, Sharon also shares her home with 2 cats and a dog, showing how much she values friendship with various animals

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day

Image credits: shazzababie

As far as foxes go, Sharon is not going to stop caring for this adorable family or their offspring anytime soon

@shazzababie breakfast for 8… #sausage #fox #animalsoftiktok #wildlife #sausageroll #ladbaby #greggs ♬ original sound – Sharon Hughes220

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@shazzababiebreakfast time at foxy HQ x♬ original sound – Sharon Hughes220

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Hidrėlėy

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want.

Ieva Midveryte

Hello Pandas! My name is Ieva, though it's often mistaken for the word 'Leva,' and in Lithuanian, it means 'loser' (insert the pain emoji). While I don't take offense if you accidentally call me a loser, I thought I'd share something interesting with you, which I also do professionally at work.Anywayyy, my favorite part here is introducing you to creative people who deserve just as much recognition as famous celebrities. Besides that, I also enjoy memes and funny, lighthearted posts, and occasionally, I find myself drawn to a bit of internet drama.

Hello Pandas! My name is Ieva, though it's often mistaken for the word 'Leva,' and in Lithuanian, it means 'loser' (insert the pain emoji). While I don't take offense if you accidentally call me a loser, I thought I'd share something interesting with you, which I also do professionally at work.Anywayyy, my favorite part here is introducing you to creative people who deserve just as much recognition as famous celebrities. Besides that, I also enjoy memes and funny, lighthearted posts, and occasionally, I find myself drawn to a bit of internet drama.

What do you think ?

Ash 1 year ago (edited)

Half of me: "Feeding wild animals is a terrible idea. (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/04/should-i-feed-foxes-we-ask-an-expert)" Other half of me: "ORANGE KITTIES!!"

42points

Tumbah 1 year ago

100% with you!

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Kevin the Manager 1 year ago

But what happens when Sharon passes away or sells the house? What if the new owners do not share her passion for animal husbandry? That's when the fox will become a "problem," and end up being dealt with in an inhumane fashion. Best intentions...

22points

G R 1 year ago

That wouldn't happen in Britain. Urban foxes are everywhere, they barely count as wild animals anymore, and they are protected by law. I don't think non-Brits really understand this. The article says the neighbour feeds them, and I'd bet the whole street (and probably the whole town) know about and mainly love the foxes. If a new person moves in, the neighbour will just take over. Anyone harming the foxes would be totally shunned by the community. Remember Britain does not have any wild animals that pose a threat to people (we don't have bears, or wolves, or coyotes) so our relationship with nature is completely different to Americans or even people in mainland Europe. If you aren't British you simply can't understand it.

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Cathy Roberts 1 year ago

Get some chickens and then let me know how you feel about foxes. They are wild animals. Leave them alone.

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Ash 1 year ago (edited)

Half of me: "Feeding wild animals is a terrible idea. (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/04/should-i-feed-foxes-we-ask-an-expert)" Other half of me: "ORANGE KITTIES!!"

42points

Tumbah 1 year ago

100% with you!

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Kevin the Manager 1 year ago

But what happens when Sharon passes away or sells the house? What if the new owners do not share her passion for animal husbandry? That's when the fox will become a "problem," and end up being dealt with in an inhumane fashion. Best intentions...

22points

G R 1 year ago

That wouldn't happen in Britain. Urban foxes are everywhere, they barely count as wild animals anymore, and they are protected by law. I don't think non-Brits really understand this. The article says the neighbour feeds them, and I'd bet the whole street (and probably the whole town) know about and mainly love the foxes. If a new person moves in, the neighbour will just take over. Anyone harming the foxes would be totally shunned by the community. Remember Britain does not have any wild animals that pose a threat to people (we don't have bears, or wolves, or coyotes) so our relationship with nature is completely different to Americans or even people in mainland Europe. If you aren't British you simply can't understand it.

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Cathy Roberts 1 year ago

Get some chickens and then let me know how you feel about foxes. They are wild animals. Leave them alone.

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