I am so getting a pet fox

[Isaac]

I wants one. Make the video.

 

[the_randomizer]

Um, no, there is not a mammal in the world that couldn't be domesticated over time. The argumentspresented here are no different if you replaced foxs with dogs.

This was done via selective breeding and even when foxes are tamed when born in captivity, they cannot survive in the wild since they've been so acclimated to being around humans. I wonder why it wasn't immoral to have man domesticate other mammals, but deem domesticating foxes as being immoral. Interesting indeed. The fact they develop dog like traits, crave human attention and make oh-so-cute noises makes me melt just thinking about it. Even Skitter, despite not being fully domesticated, developed dog attributes and loves being around people.

I wants one. Make the video.

Oh, I will! This is gonna be sweet! Glad you like animals, too

 

[Rydian]

That's why they let all the kids cuddle the cute little foxes when you take them around, right?

Savannah cat owners do it.

 

[EyeZ]

Not a pet i would even consider, but if your heart's set on it and you're fully aware of what you're taking on then good luck to you.

 

[the_randomizer]

Savannah cat owners do it.

That is so bloody adorable Animals really make the world a better place!

Here are two little videos for ya

Not a pet i would even consider, but if your heart's set on it and you're fully aware of what you're taking on then good luck to you.

it's worth it, every animal deserves a happy loving home

 

[DaggerV]

Who was the other fox person? Was that you randomizer that made a thread about visiting a shelter? I remember a cute chick in the pic, but little else about the thread.

 

[Deleted member 194275]

I have a doubt here. Do the foxes behave like dogs when they go to the "bathroom"? (like going aways to the same area). Or it is more like horses, that leave shit anywhere?

(sorry about my ignorance, I never had a mammal as a pet. I raise only reptiles and fishes)

 

[the_randomizer]

Who was the other fox person? Was that you randomizer that made a thread about visiting a shelter? I remember a cute chick in the pic, but little else about the thread.

Okay, there are two fox threads (I think lol) one was for my internship, where I played with a fox named Skitter, and other where I played with a fox named Fable, who belonged to a friend named Ashley, that's probably the one you're thinking of

Was this the one you were talking about, when you mentioned the girl holding a fox? This is Fable, who's a super adorable puffball

And as for my internship, I volunteer at a sanctuary, where I get to play with the fox on a regular basis, which I will be doing again this Thursday

While both of these foxes are red, Fable is a color morph called a cross fox. Both of them are very affectionate around people and not dangerous around adults.


These opportunities I've had are the primary reason my love for animals has increased tenfold, and why I desire to do all I can to have a pet like them of my own, despite the sheer difficulty in doing so

I have a doubt here. Do the foxes behave like dogs when they go to the "bathroom"? (like going aways to the same area). Or it is more like horses, that leave shit anywhere?

(sorry about my ignorance, I never had a mammal as a pet. I raise only reptiles and fishes)

Foxes can be trained to use a litter box as long as you teach them early on in their lives, but the cannot be kept inside because they can ruin your house; just imagine a puppy with a hyper level over 9000.

 

[DinohScene]

I'm dying of heat and cuteness.

God foxes are <3

 

[the_randomizer]

I'm dying of heat and cuteness.

God foxes are <3

You got that right, and this seemingly presumptuous goal is something I am very serious about wanting to do. I don't want a fox simply based of the fact that having one is cool, because that's the wrong reason. The reason is to have the companionship, the bond that animal-human relationships form, and that right there has profound psychological benefits... Okay, that and they're so bloody adorable, fluffy animals are only thing that makes men lose their testosterone. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best for animals, and they deserve a loving home IMHO.

 

[Jayro]

It is illegal to own a pet fox. Sorry to burst your bubble. Good day sir.

 

[Theconejo]

I did some brief research on domesticated foxes a few years back and didn't come up with much at all. There was a tiny desert fox(silver fox?) breed that was actually domesticated.

I would love to have the space to have a pet fox. They always struck me as playful animals with a slick demeanor that I would snuggle with all the time. Sadly, I live in a city with no yard at all. Some day....some day maybe.

 

[ComeTurismO]

Good Job!

 

[the_randomizer]

It is illegal to own a pet fox. Sorry to burst your bubble. Good day sir.

While I appreciate your input on the matter, I'm afraid I will have to disprove that assumption. Please do your research before assuming they're illegal because in most states I made sure to find out they're legal. I know two people in Utah who have pet foxes, as seen in this thread here, http://gbatemp.net/threads/meet-fable-the-fluffy-fox.348928/ This is when I played with Fable, in a city 10 miles from where I live, in Utah, so, they're legal. I would never want to get an exotic pet illegally.

These were all taken in Utah

Moving back on topic....

I did some brief research on domesticated foxes a few years back and didn't come up with much at all. There was a tiny desert fox(silver fox?) breed that was actually domesticated.


I would love to have the space to have a pet fox. They always struck me as playful animals with a slick demeanor that I would snuggle with all the time. Sadly, I live in a city with no yard at all. Some day....some day maybe.

Where I live, it's a matter of finding out what cities are legal, and finding enough space for an enclosure

Good Job!

Thanks! They're some of the most unique animals on earth, and super adorable

 

[Andim]

I'm sure you've been made aware by this point, but foxes are a fucking bitch to clean up after. And they're wild.

 

[the_randomizer]

Videos of tamed (non-Russian) foxes that, under the right conditions can be very affectionate, despite their innate wild instincts






And of course, my internship thread
http://gbatemp.net/threads/the_randomizers-internship-animal-adventures.350349/

Foxes can be very friendly and loving around humans despite the fact one cannot completely remove their wild instincts. If raised in captivity, the lose the ability to survive in the wild and would die immediately upon release. I have worked with foxes for many months interning and I can prove that foxes are not only capable of being good pets, but also excellent around adults, if they are socialized from the time they are kits.

Common sense is the key.

 

[xist]

It's funny, the_randomizer's kept remarkably cool despite the amount of people posting the same stuff over and not reading earlier posts which cover the same ground. I wasn't aware of the domestication of foxes, and whilst i don't agree with it, if you're comfortable with it and prepared for the level of care involved then it's your choice.

Although comparing the domestication of an animal over 50 years and the domestication of dogs and cats over many, many generations and potentially thousands of years isn't really a fair comparison.

 

[the_randomizer]

It's funny, the_randomizer's kept remarkably cool despite the amount of people posting the same stuff over and not reading earlier posts which cover the same ground. I wasn't aware of the domestication of foxes, and whilst i don't agree with it, if you're comfortable with it and prepared for the level of care involved then it's your choice.

Although comparing the domestication of an animal over 50 years and the domestication of dogs and cats over many, many generations and potentially thousands of years isn't really a fair comparison.

It's simply a topic I'm very fond of, and brings me a lot of joy. There's no reason for me to get upset over it ROFL. Whenever I have a hard day, I just look at pictures of them and my internship and I feel good inside While some may disagree, what do you of their fluffiness and cuteness? You probably think they're cute too, huh? I know it's one of my weaknesses

But yeah, I am well aware of the risks and prepared to do whatever it takes; the ones I've worked with at the sanctuary is one of the sweetest animals out there. All animals deserve respect, and I do whatever I can to show it.

As for the comparison of the two species' domestication, no, not an entirely fair comparison, but the fact Russian scientists got the results they did is astounding nonetheless. The foxes developed curled tails, floppier ears and dog-like barks.

 

[xist]

While some may disagree, what say you of their fluffiness and cuteness? You probably think they're cute too, huh? I know it's one of my weaknesses

All things being equal i'd take a pet tiger given my weakness for tabby cats, but realistically i know that they're wild animals.

Fox opinions are one of those things that come down to location again i think...i see foxes prowling around every week, scavenging for food from rubbish, and in the UK at least (and ignoring silver-spooned gentry hunting them) they're regarded as pests (see typical horror story of a baby getting mauled or bitten). I think it'd be quite an undertaking to look after one based upon the sizes that some of them can grow to though.

 

[the_randomizer]

All things being equal i'd take a pet tiger given my weakness for tabby cats, but realistically i know that they're wild animals.

Fox opinions are one of those things that come down to location again i think...i see foxes prowling around every week, scavenging for food from rubbish, and in the UK at least (and ignoring silver-spooned gentry hunting them) they're regarded as pests (see typical horror story of a baby getting mauled or bitten). I think it'd be quite an undertaking to look after one based upon the sizes that some of them can grow to though.

And I really need to apologize for not seeing it that way, as they are pests in places like the UK; they're pretty shy around people though. As for them killing, nah, they're not really capable, a nasty bite, but hardly lethal, unless they have rabies (which is spread from another mammal's saliva). While foxes raised in captivity do retain wild instincts, they can make good pets, if you take every single precaution because they're not your typical pet. Again, I'll need to do research, more hands-on experience and weight the pros and cons.

I will do whatever it takes, I have seen some very adorable videos of them though.