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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
Koop
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.
Toni Michael
Love heals all, and she is surrounded with it. Beautiful girl we love you so!
Penny Slone
Dixie is such a beauty! She will look just as lovely with a cute puffball on her rump lol!!! Good luck for her fast recovery!
Helpful Turtle
Poor baby. I wish her well. It’s also going to be a different experience when she sits on your head.
Tiffany
ahh sweetie. you'll be okay!
Sara Hayden
Get better soon, Queen Dixie! 💖
Paula Moura
Speedy recovery Dixie Do 🥰
Katiebelle
Speedy recovery beautiful girl ❤️
Bree Donovan
Get well soon, Dixie! Sending LOTS of LOVE!! xx
Nicole Porter
Poor Dixie! She is still going to be the queen of the yard though. All hail queen Dixie
JanS Disney1974
Wishing 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. 🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊🦊
CMDR Zdenek-Joerg
Poor 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 🍀🦊♥️🍀🦊
Elaine
Sending love and hugs to Dixie ❤️
cursedGalataea
I was terrified you were about to say Dixie was in hospice too. Sweet beautiful girl is gonna be okay...
Candie Jackson
Ooooo 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….
Laura
Oh 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. 🦊♥️
Ravyn Crescent
Don'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!
Regina Thatcher
Awww prayers for Dixie. 🙏🏽 sweet girl.
Manuela G
Best wishes for Dixie! Get well soon! ❤️
pommmec
Poor 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.
Kittenkind
I hope Dixie recovers soon. Poor honey.
Fae 22
Poor Dixie :( I hope she’s okay and her balance isn’t too affected
Rebecca
Poor Dixie. I hope you recover fast. Love you Dixie <3
Broaster07
Speedy recovery Dixie
Laurie Unbehaun
Sending Dixie all my love and prayers for a speedy recovery!
Ravi Parikh
😢 get better soon Dixie. Ty SAF ❤️
