Dixie is currently in recovery in the house for the next couple weeks...
Added 2025-02-02 18:43:34 +0000 UTCI've been dreading this post but it's been a week now, and it is time.
Years ago Dixie had broken her tail. Maybe you have noticed over the last couple years that the last four or more inches of her tail appeared smushed and non-functioning, definitely not as voluptuous as it had been the previous years. She could wag the base of her tail but the tip itself did not work.
We knew she broke or fractured her tail, but not sure how. The possibilities are endless. Their yard has everything from playgrounds to rock walls to trampolines, and of course other foxes.
There's nothing you can do for a broken tail unless it becomes problematic.
Earlier this week, we put her in her cage at night as we do many nights, in the morning her tail was a bloody mess. After a vet inspection it was clear that her tail had another break from about a week ago, And it was bothering her so she was messing with the tail and chewing on it.
Her tail had to be amputated 😭
Right now she has a couple inches of exposed bone tail, which means she needs to stay indoors until some of her hair grows back.
Comments
This made me so sad but also worried because their tail isn't just for looks. Foxes use their tail for warmth from what I've heard. But you at Save A Fox are competent and caring so I'm sure you have a plan for her.
Koop
2025-02-08 02:14:56 +0000 UTCLove heals all, and she is surrounded with it. Beautiful girl we love you so!
Toni Michael
2025-02-04 17:26:09 +0000 UTCDixie is such a beauty! She will look just as lovely with a cute puffball on her rump lol!!! Good luck for her fast recovery!
Penny Slone
2025-02-03 19:18:11 +0000 UTCPoor baby. I wish her well. It’s also going to be a different experience when she sits on your head.
Helpful Turtle
2025-02-03 16:37:57 +0000 UTCahh sweetie. you'll be okay!
Tiffany
2025-02-03 16:30:19 +0000 UTCGet better soon, Queen Dixie! 💖
Sara Hayden
2025-02-03 15:46:28 +0000 UTCSpeedy recovery Dixie Do 🥰
Paula Moura
2025-02-03 15:14:40 +0000 UTCSpeedy recovery beautiful girl ❤️
Katiebelle
2025-02-03 09:11:32 +0000 UTCGet well soon, Dixie! Sending LOTS of LOVE!! xx
Bree Donovan
2025-02-03 00:48:01 +0000 UTCPoor Dixie! She is still going to be the queen of the yard though. All hail queen Dixie
Nicole Porter
2025-02-02 22:54:10 +0000 UTCWishing a speedy recovery for Dixie. You are still a gorgeous girl Dixie! Everyone loves you💜 Hugs to Mikayla, Ethan, Freya and all of the staff & volunteers at SAF who work so hard to take care and keep all of the animals safe. 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊
JanS Disney1974
2025-02-02 21:55:57 +0000 UTCPoor girl 😔 Hope she heals up nice and soon, and though she will surely miss her floof, she will be loved nonetheless the same ♥️🦊 Thank you for taking care of her when she is in need ♥️🩹🦊 She is such a licky girl to have you there, caring and doing all you can for them all♥️ So speedy recovery, Dixie Do 🍀🦊♥️🍀🦊
CMDR Zdenek-Joerg
2025-02-02 21:55:14 +0000 UTCSending love and hugs to Dixie ❤️
Elaine
2025-02-02 21:44:00 +0000 UTCI was terrified you were about to say Dixie was in hospice too. Sweet beautiful girl is gonna be okay...
cursedGalataea
2025-02-02 21:30:02 +0000 UTCOoooo poor Dixie! She’s beautiful with or without a tail but still…not a good night for her. You’re so good to have gotten right on this and had it taken care of. So nice that she’s getting lengthy in house time and am hoping for a very speedy recovery….
Candie Jackson
2025-02-02 21:27:41 +0000 UTCOh Mikayla!! I am so sorry ♥️. DIXIE: You beautiful, smart, sweet, happy, Fox... I am so sorry about this!! You are my Favorite here at SAF... You will be fine ♥️ because you are a very special Fox! Tail or no tail... No Fox can measure up to you Dixie - but you know that. 🦊♥️
Laura
2025-02-02 21:12:26 +0000 UTCDon't fret it, you do so much for them and clearly love them and take such good care of these foxes! Things happen, and what's important is when you realized something was wrong, you got her help. Like you said, it could have happened so many ways and honestly could have happened anywhere! We love you and support you and hope you are okay!
Ravyn Crescent
2025-02-02 20:29:59 +0000 UTCAwww prayers for Dixie. 🙏🏽 sweet girl.
Regina Thatcher
2025-02-02 19:58:17 +0000 UTCBest wishes for Dixie! Get well soon! ❤️
Manuela G
2025-02-02 19:51:03 +0000 UTCPoor Dixie! I have noticed her tail doesn’t move as much as the others from watching the cam. I hope she’s adjusting well without it.
pommmec
2025-02-02 19:16:41 +0000 UTCI hope Dixie recovers soon. Poor honey.
Kittenkind
2025-02-02 19:09:09 +0000 UTCPoor Dixie :( I hope she’s okay and her balance isn’t too affected
Fae 22
2025-02-02 19:01:12 +0000 UTCPoor Dixie. I hope you recover fast. Love you Dixie <3
Rebecca
2025-02-02 18:56:30 +0000 UTCSpeedy recovery Dixie
Broaster07
2025-02-02 18:50:03 +0000 UTCSending Dixie all my love and prayers for a speedy recovery!
Laurie Unbehaun
2025-02-02 18:47:28 +0000 UTC😢 get better soon Dixie. Ty SAF ❤️
Ravi Parikh
2025-02-02 18:45:16 +0000 UTC
