October Crazies
Added 2024-11-03 09:42:29 +0000 UTCI wrote this a couple weeks ago. I feel that it is important to share some of the real stuff. The 'not so fun' stuff.
It's 'October Crazies'. If you have foxes you are familiar with this term. The foxes get insane this time of year. They are all food possessive and instincts tell them they need to bulk up to survive the winter.
I haven't been sleeping well this week. We have three animals in hospice care, two we will likely need to euthanize before winter.
I enjoy caring for animals, so I get really upset with myself when I struggle with it.
Low on sleep and awake to long, but it's time to feed the foxes.
Not usually something I have to prepare for in a safety manner, but this time of year I do. Full protective boots.
I walk in the yard with a bucket full of meat, my usual well behaved angels are all screaming and jumping up trying to grab the food. I get bit in the ankles, I get nipped in the hands. It's a fox feast frenzie.
I'm balling. (Probably mostly because I'm not well rested) My feelings are hurt I'm getting bit when I'm just trying to take care of them, then comes the guilt from feeling upset at them for biting. It's in their nature. They are wild animals.
--Mikayla
Comments
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling. I hope Ruby is still doing better, and I’m sorry about Bongo and Waverly. Soon enough the others will be your cuddle buddies again and playing in the snow. You’ll get through it.
Helpful Turtle
2024-11-09 21:27:15 +0000 UTCMikayla, what I love most about your post is you mention "one word" that most every person fails to use when defining Animal Behavior: "INSTINCT". That essence is always left out.
Laura
2024-11-04 15:37:55 +0000 UTC[HUG], girl. That's tough, especially with a sleep deficit. :/
Catherine Jefferson
2024-11-04 06:04:45 +0000 UTCOh Mikayla, I'm teary eyed for you. It's not an easy job you have but it's beautiful, wonderful, and rewarding. Find a quiet place, close your eyes, let your mind relax for ten minutes, when it feels like too much. Sending you lots of love, strength and prayer.
Laurie Unbehaun
2024-11-04 04:28:27 +0000 UTCTakes a strong person to care for those less fortunate 💪🏾 the appreciation is there, even if it doesn't show
Ravi Parikh
2024-11-03 18:11:03 +0000 UTCSending you caring and love energy! It's understandable, and I think I know you enough to know you will never 'bail'. You always find the love needed to go on. Your beautiful daughter, and sweet husband are there for you, as well as your nippy and furry loves. Keep moving forward, you can do it! I'm so proud of you all! Love from San Diego ❤️
Toni Michael
2024-11-03 17:00:52 +0000 UTCThank you for sharing this. It does sound like a difficult situation to have to deal with.
GarGhuul
2024-11-03 16:34:17 +0000 UTCIt must be hard to do videos when you're trying to protect yourself from their craziness. It's definitely a good thing to show people though so they can remember that these guys are wild with just a side of tame and not creatures folks want in their homes.
Kittenkind
2024-11-03 15:52:38 +0000 UTCJust remember that these foxies still love you a lot.. Like Finny, Jagger. I've seen everyday cats & dogs have moments like this, for the silliest reasons.
VulpisPomf
2024-11-03 15:02:27 +0000 UTCMy heart hurts for you! Try to remember that they don't take it personal if you get upset with them. As you say, they are wild animals and they are not the same type of sensitive as we are. And I suffer from insomnia as well so I understand what no sleep can do to your emotions. Just remember, they love you the best they can and hold no grudges. Be strong and give your tired self a break. Love all that you are doing and say a prayer for you all ❤️
Elaine
2024-11-03 13:58:44 +0000 UTCMikayla, please, you need to take care of yourself too! I’m so sorry about the 3 in hospice, it’s never ever easy but you do what is best for them, no longer sick or in pain. Sending you Hugs & Prayers 💜🙏
JanS Disney1974
2024-11-03 13:52:43 +0000 UTCJust wondering if some kind of a suit..maybe neoprene..a wet suit…might help against the nips and bites. The days are mostly cool now so it wouldn’t be so uncomfortable heat wise . I can’t begin to imagine how heartbreaking it is to deal with the sadness of multiple hospice animals…just one seems orbital. Hoping the crazies are over soon and that you can seek out some well needed rest…you so deserve it Mikayla.
Candie Jackson
2024-11-03 13:22:29 +0000 UTCI agree with all of them but would not have said it as well. Take care of yourself too. Really sorry about the three in hospice I know that is horrible experience. I've had it with my dogs and never gets easier especially when they're towards the end. Take care You're doing an amazing job with them.
Katherine
2024-11-03 13:17:21 +0000 UTCI think all of us who care for fur babies have mutter under our breath, or even out loud when our little ones act the fool. It must be 1000x more frustrating when you have so many, and some needeing extra TLC. I'm sending YOU, Mikayla, love, and light. I hope you get some time to rest, mama. xo
Bree Donovan
2024-11-03 12:51:43 +0000 UTCThey love you Mikayla, it's just their survival instincts! They don't mean anything by it. I hope you're able to get more rest soon
Trace Sosebee
2024-11-03 11:03:49 +0000 UTCOh honey I’m so sorry that happened. Please take good care of your wounds and get some rest. And give yourself some grace for being human and having feelings. I hope things get better soon.
Mary Brown
2024-11-03 09:46:25 +0000 UTC
