[Revinci] info re: foxes

Hello neighbours. Many of you will have heard about and/or seen that the foxes in our neighbourhood are suffering from a form of mange -- they have lost most of their hair, look thin and sickly. This form of mange is unique to foxes and does NOT pose a danger to humans or other animals. It is usually fatal to the foxes however and we know that one of them has already died. This week, Peggy Ritchie contacted the city and our counselor and the message was passed on to Lynne Rowe,Wildlife Custodian, Holly's Haven Wildlife Rescue in Dunrobin. Lynne informed Peggy that someone named Joanne in our neighbourhood contacted them and they provided her with medication that she was able to give the fox. Apparently, the fox should get better over the next few weeks. This would be wonderful because many of us had despaired of ever seeing the foxes again. If Joanne is on this list or if someone knows her, please let her know that many are grateful for her quick action. Perhaps we can get some coordination going to keep an eye on the fox (or foxes). As Lynne said in her e-mail, they are beautiful and intelligent animals. Marita Moll