These sweet adorable little faces, who now form part of the Cango Wildlife Ranch family, are stealing hearts all round with their giant ears and tiny fluffy bodies! Becky and Bandit (we have fondly named them) had a rather bumpy start to life.
A local farmer brought them to us after finding them on his farm. The farmer was building a dam which collapsed and shortly after they saw the pups floating in a stream of water. The farmer did his best to locate the den and find the mom but could not find anything. He waited as long as he could but soon realised the pups had to be cared for.
The farmer brought the pups to us, and at the time we estimated them to be around 2 weeks of age. The pups were immediately cleaned up and placed into our incubator for warmth. We started feeding them every 3 hours and they received around the clock care. The pups went onto solid foods shortly after they arrived as we struggled to get them to suckle.
Every day for 4 weeks they travelled to and from work with our Zoological Manager, Narinda Pentz, who cared for them throughout the days and nights. Luckily, she had some special help from her 8 year old loving Labrador, Zoey.
Zoey became a wonderful playmate (and guardian) and the foxies soon took full advantage of her loving and placid nature. Zoey’s naps were regularly interrupted by the pups that had no regard for her beauty sleep especially at 3 am when they were in full adventure mode. Becky, who was initially quite timid has become an outgoing explorer whilst her brother, Bandit, can ‘out-dig’ her any day of the week!
Both foxes are doing superbly and have been welcomed additions to the Cango family. We are absolutely and undeniably inlove with them… and can you blame us?
Wishing you a wonderful festive season filled with all the joys this holiday has to offer. We are open 365 days a year, and always welcome members of the media! Please drop me an email to arrange and educational any time!
