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25 Years Ago, This Woman Began Feeding A Family Of Foxes, And Their Offspring Come To Her To This Day
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.
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Meet Sharon Hughes, a woman who has been feeding a family of foxes for 25 years
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These foxes are the fourth generation that keeps coming back for her delicious sausage rolls
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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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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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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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!!"
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...
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.
Miss Frankfurter 1 year ago
Foxes are wild animals. They are supposed to hunt for their food. These generations of foxes probably don’t get taught how to hunt. They don’t need to. Plus, they should be very very very afraid of humans. These ones probably aren’t and this could get them killed by people who don’t like them around, or don’t like them, period. You may think it’s cute, but please don’t feed wild animals. These foxes are pretty much domesticated.
G R 1 year ago
(And before anyone gets worried: Fox attacks on cats are exceptionally rare. Most cats in Britain are outdoor, free roaming cats, and foxes and cats are very used to being around each other and co-exist just fine together. It's actually much more common to see cats being the aggressors and chasing off foxes who come into their turf, as foxes are generally pretty shy and don't come near cats unless they're friendly.)
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
That's the "problem" of feeding wild animals. Now they are dependent upon this source of food and will forget how to survive on their own after a few generations. Initially this is a charming interaction, but it is not doing them any favors.
Richard Graham 1 year ago (edited)
There is an entire Television Network devoted to this family of foxes - Fox News.
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!!"
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...
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.
Load More Replies... 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.
Miss Frankfurter 1 year ago
Foxes are wild animals. They are supposed to hunt for their food. These generations of foxes probably don’t get taught how to hunt. They don’t need to. Plus, they should be very very very afraid of humans. These ones probably aren’t and this could get them killed by people who don’t like them around, or don’t like them, period. You may think it’s cute, but please don’t feed wild animals. These foxes are pretty much domesticated.
G R 1 year ago
(And before anyone gets worried: Fox attacks on cats are exceptionally rare. Most cats in Britain are outdoor, free roaming cats, and foxes and cats are very used to being around each other and co-exist just fine together. It's actually much more common to see cats being the aggressors and chasing off foxes who come into their turf, as foxes are generally pretty shy and don't come near cats unless they're friendly.)
Load More Replies... Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
That's the "problem" of feeding wild animals. Now they are dependent upon this source of food and will forget how to survive on their own after a few generations. Initially this is a charming interaction, but it is not doing them any favors.
Richard Graham 1 year ago (edited)
There is an entire Television Network devoted to this family of foxes - Fox News.
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