Starving Fox Waits Hours for a Meal, Then a Kind Woman Changes Everything
Wild animals are my weakness. I try not to interfere with nature, because that's usually the right thing to do, but it's so hard. If I could make a fox my pet, I absolutely would do it. Unfortunately, my neighbors have chickens, so I don't think they'd be too happy...
One woman is living my dream, though. There's a very thin fox who lives in her neighborhood, and he comes to her house every day for a meal. He must not eat much outside of that time, because he showed up two hours early to make sure he didn't miss it:
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This is actually The Fisherman's Wife's mom's house: they just happened to be leaving in time to see him waiting for his meal. Her mom is 75, and all of her kids are grown. She has no one else to feed, so she's made sure this fox gets at least something every day.
According to the poster, she's been doing this for a while. He doesn't always wait two hours: most likely, if he's had an unsuccessful day of hunting (they primarily hunt at dawn and dusk), he gets there early. Dinner time is at 8, though, when he usually gets some unseasoned meat scraps and other little treats.
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After her mom heard that everyone loved the fox content, she made sure to take a video after she fed him last time. He doesn't exactly stick around for belly rubs or anything, but he definitely seems grateful:
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He takes his food and takes off. That's probably for the best: he already waited a few hours for the meal. If he stuck around for longer, the neighbors might start to notice, and there's bound to be someone who doesn't like it.
Should You Feed Wild Animals?
This woman's mom is helping the fox out, and there's no denying that it's super cute. Unfortunately, though, feeding wild animals is controversial, even if they're starving.
In most cases, it's not necessary to feed wild animals, and if it is, it's best left to the professionals. Unfortunately, feeding wild animals can do more harm than good because:
- It might attract other wild animals.
- They might become too reliant on you for food.
- You are feeding them enough of a well-rounded diet to be their only food source.
- They're more likely to approach other humans, who might not be so happy to see them.
Ultimately, there's a big risk that feeding a wild animal could put them, you, and those around you in danger. If you see an animal who looks like they need some help, reach out to a wildlife rescue instead! This fox's "mom" would definitely do that if she needed to.
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This story was originally published June 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM.