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I have been living in Maine the last two or so years. It's a great place to live. Not so great if you're single. The social life is a little lacking. I like it none the less.
Anyway, there is a fox that trots through the yard every day about 6:30pm. I am usually at the window about that time to watch it pass through. The fox had been looking a little thin. Then one day, about 2 weeks ago it came through the yard limping severely. I was able to get a good look at it one day and it appears as if the fox has lost, or at least badly injured, an eye.
Against better judgment I have left some scraps out for it. Usually chicken. I know I probably shouldn't but it breaks me to see the condition of this animal. I'm hoping to see some improvement soon but if I don't I have no doubt that the fox will not survive the winter. Maine had some days last winter well into below zero territory.
I don't believe the fox is a victim of a trap of hunter. It looks more as if it may have had a fight with something larger and more powerful. Maybe a dog.
Anyway, I just had to vent a little.
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