It can be very stressful and challenging to rescue animals.
Occasionally, the animal in issue may find itself in an embarrassing situation. In the worst situations, young animals have managed to escape from their moms and found themselves in really small areas. Usually, it’s a tree, but occasionally it’s a prickly bush.
Persistent, accurate, and cautious people are needed in these unpleasant situations.
Maybe that’s the reason firefighters are so adept at rescuing animals that get stuck so regularly.
Fire captain Brian Vaughan recognized the gravity of the situation when he received an alarm call last week.
It was discovered that eight small black dog puppies were trapped in a drain well. The person who placed the call thought that the proprietors of a litter of black Labrador puppies had left them in the pipe.
All of the animals were successfully removed from the drain twenty minutes after the fire department arrived. They were taken to the Humane Rescue Organization in the Pikes Peak Region after they seemed unhurt.
It was then that folks realized they had failed miserably to save any canine puppies. Actually, the black puppies had turned into a riot of red.
According to Vaughan, who spoke with CBS in Denver, “one of the vets there said: ‘No, these are not labradors, they’re foxes.'”
This litter was located in the Rocky Mountain region, which is home to a large population of foxes.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Manager Travis Sauder told CBS4 he’s not surprised the firefighters were called. Furthermore, that the foxes were initially discovered.
“This time of year is when a lot of animals start to have babies, and they have them in little dens that are areas we can come across when we’re doing our favorite outdoor recreation,” Sauder said.
Sauder said the foxes will be returned to the pipe, where they are expected to wait for their mother to return to tend to them.
The animals will be returned to their original location, with the hope that their mother is still nearby and able to resume her regular responsibilities. “We can take them to a licensed re-hab if the mother is no longer with them,” Sauder stated.
This kind of misinterpretation of wildlife is not unusual, therefore before acting on your own, it is always preferable to get the identification of the animal in question from a professional. Regretfully, in situations like this one, good intentions can occasionally make matters worse for wildlife.
It is hoped that these fox cubs will soon be reunited with their mother. If you’re a lover of all animals, please LIKE and SHARE!
