Long Island Woman Hears Something Move In The Flower Bed And Can’t Believe What She Sees

fox in the yard

With natural habitats disappearing, wild animals are turning up more often in backyards and neighborhoods, usually in search of food. 

One day on Long Island, a woman named Molly noticed something unusual rustling in her flower bed – and had no idea she was about to discover a young wild creature right in her yard.

fox in flower bed
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It all started on a sunny afternoon when Molly decided to enjoy some quiet time in her garden. 

But her peaceful moment was soon interrupted by strange sounds coming from her flower bed. 

Intrigued, she went over to investigate and discovered a tiny creature crawling through the dirt.

At first, Molly thought it might be a puppy due to its small size, but what happened next turned into an unexpected series of events.

fox in the yard
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As she watched the helpless animal, Molly decided to help, but just then, the baby’s mother appeared – a mama fox searching desperately for her little one. 

Realizing the situation, Molly quickly stepped back to give the fox room to retrieve her baby. 

In awe of the moment, she filmed the entire encounter. The mama fox gently scooped up her baby and dashed off.

Molly felt a sense of relief as she saw the fox reunite with her baby, but the story didn’t end there. 

mom fox with babies
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To Molly’s surprise, the mama fox took a liking to her yard and returned – this time, bringing the entire family with her.

Molly’s yard unexpectedly became the home for a family of foxes. While initially surprised, Molly welcomed them and even had the chance to see the fox babies grow. She later shared in an interview:

“Turns out there were six babies. And then they kept coming back to visit, sometimes with both parents. They got more and more comfortable and started using the garden as their own.”

As she observed the fox family settling in, Molly did something few would consider – she began leaving food and water out for them, continuing to watch them enjoy their new life in her yard.

What would you do if you were in Molly’s situation? Would you step in to help, call in the experts, or let nature take its course? 

I personally believe that helping animals in need is always a fulfilling experience. 

However, it’s crucial to approach wild animals with care. The best option is usually to contact professionals who can guide them back to their natural environment.

small fox in the yard
Credit: mollyspalter

While I hope Molly made the right decision for the fox family, it’s comforting to know she provided them with a safe haven where the baby foxes could grow without immediate threats.

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