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โœ๏ธ A wild fox was rescued from a neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after being found with a severe case of mange. The fox was taken to the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, where it received treatment and care for seven weeks before being released back into the wild.

๐Ÿ‘‰ A wild fox was rescued from a neighborhood in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

๐Ÿ‘‰ The fox was found with a severe case of mange caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites

๐Ÿ‘‰ The fox was taken to the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center for treatment and care

๐Ÿ‘‰ The treatment included antibiotics, pain management, and skin care

๐Ÿ‘‰ The fox was released back into the wild after seven weeks of care

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[โ€“] TomMasz@piefed.social 7 points 2 weeks ago

Firefox's translation of this page from Spanish to English turned what I suspect was "vixen" into "slut". Still a heartwarming story.