We had a home intruder (a cute one!) [Final Update to OP]

Bump and meow for foxes. Thanks!

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Isn't there some sort of farm for unwanted animals around where you live? I know that we have them here in Germany and they keep any animal, be it foxes, mules, pigs, cats, etc. They are called "Gnadenhof" (pet sanctuary?) and are especially for animals/pets that can't find a new home.

If it was even some rare spider, we would be discussing whether set it on fire or nuke it from orbit. Thanks gods it's ♥ CUTE >w< ♥ animal so your only option is to BFF it, or set it free, because nature is beautiful and magical place working in mysterious ways (i.e. leaving it to slow painful death by starvation or illness).

On serious note, that mentioned fox saving organization is your best bet, or any other professional, different organization, vet etc. Keep in mind that it can transmit various diseases, so handle it with care as tameness is never good sign for wild animal.

I say "keep it" as long as you have the time and the necessary space for it. As well as the patience needed to raise it.

But you should definitely consult some experts on it, for health and safety reasons.

And this one is such a beauty! ♥

Well, whatever you do with it, I just hope you know what you're doing, we don't have foxes here where I live, but I heard that just like any wild animal they can carry some diseases you may catch from them and it wouldn't be nice if that happened to you, I heard foxes are usually shy and don't come close to people unless they already have some kind of disease in which case they supposedly don't avoid being around people which in turn may pose a risk for us, so you better be careful with that little cute thing, good luck!

Wow, that is kind of awesome. Of all the creatures around here, that's got to be one of the better ones to find! (though not in terms of what to do with it....)

Surely you aren't too central for a fox to appear? I'm always amazed at how close you get to the wild life in Australia. I didn't realise they really are just hiding in the bushes nearby until I saw a 6-7 foot kangaroo standing in my way (it has to come from somewhere right?).

I would drop it off to a Vet. Most likely they'll know how to handle this situation.

For anyone who cares, one more fox-themed GA added! :)

That is a one foxy lady ^^ Keep it but remember: fox isn't a pet usually and it can grow up and become trouble too. I don't have experience of having one since they can't be kept as pets here where I live but good luck with one cute and fluffy fox ^^

thank you for include "feed with potatoes" option.
how do you guys pretend to name it? may I suggest Fox McCloud?

Aww cute! You can't kill or throw away such a cute fox!

Major Pest - European Red Fox - Management Practices
Current techniques for controlling foxes include poisoning, shooting, trapping, den fumigation, exclusion fencing and altered agricultural practices. Broad scale fox control is not conducted in the Northern Territory. However, some foxes are undoubtedly killed during dingo baiting programmes conducted by the Parks and Wildlife Service.

Oh laaaaaaaawdy that doesn't sound good at all ... straight quoted
from http://www.parksandwildlife.nt.gov.au/wildlife/exotic/fox

What comes to my mind what to do:

• feed it for a while, don't make much contact and release it into the wilds ...
• OR figure if its sane, it can be tamed, where it could stay, what it would cost and raise it, as a rare
  and slender Shiba Inu Dog Breed if anyone asks questions, the difference is not that big from what i've seen:
  

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funny how people say "keep it" because it's not them paying and taking care of the fox. i wonder what would happen in their houses if they are in the same situation.
but as usual, it's so easy to judge people from the outside...

anyway, i would keep the foxy and squeeze it a lot :3

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Seems frightened and also tame, it's hard to take a decision. I also don't know anything about pets and less pets laws.
Perhaps you should ask on a place where they rescue pets. Maybe even it's someone else's unofficial pet!! Don't know if you have neighbours that can fit as candidates.

Voted to keep it ^^ as the SG pet

OP should to keep it and start making youtube videos about living with a pet Fox ^^

It's so cute ;~;

If it's legal to keep as a pet, and it is safe to do so (immunizations etc), I would keep it xD

Foxes kill squirrels, so foxes are evil ._.

Also I wait for foxpile giving us a lecture about foxes :3

give it to me :p

I don't kinow what you should do, but I would probably have already released it by now. Think I'd tell myself that if it makes it, it will be at the expense of other animals as it will have to eat something, if it doesn't then it might well become a meal for (an)other animal(s) and either way it becomes part of the food chain. Could probably justify that to myself by thinking it's letting nature take it's course.

Having taken the pictures and saying how cute it is (and it is), it looks like you've already got some attachment to it which makes the decision much tougher. Good luck with whatever you decide.

Though I'm not an expert, I believe a baby fox is called a "kit". That is all.

Keep it and create a real Foxhound.

One of the top links Google brought me for Australia fox pets was the Sydney Fox Sanctuary. You might want to check it out, as an option for killing that cute fox. Unfortunately according to their site it is indeed illegal to keep foxes as pets.

The fox is smarter than the dog. i would keep it.

Omg, wayyy too adorable!!! @_@

Well, you live in Australia.. With all the weird and dangerous animals, having a fox pet wouldn't seem too crazy. :P
Seriously though, lots of people wrote great advice or input, so no need to me to repeat them :) As long as you make sure to check up more thoroughly with the law and such, check out the fox at the vet etc if you do decide to keep it.