Meet one of our current patients in the clinic, a young male kit fox who was found injured on the side of the road in Casa Grande and rescued by our friends at Arizona Wildlife Resource. Roadside rescues are never easy, but we’re encouraged by how well he’s recovering.
When he first arrived, he had X-rays and an exam done to get the full picture. The imaging revealed a dislocated toe and a fractured tail with an open wound at the base. Dr. Robl was able to do a procedure on the tail, and we’re continuing to monitor the injury to see if any additional treatment will be needed down the line.
As he continues to heal, we hope to see him make a full recovery and eventually be released back to the wild. He’s already getting antsy, and in our vet tech’s words, “acting like a wild animal again,” which is exactly what we want to see in a candidate for release. Things are looking up!
While we see gray foxes come through our doors fairly regularly, kit foxes are less common patients for us. At just three to six pounds, they’re the smallest canids in North America and true desert dwellers. Those huge, adorable ears help dissipate heat and allow them to hear prey moving underground in complete darkness. They’ve even adapted to get all the moisture they need from their prey and rarely drink water. While they’re not endangered, they still face serious threats from habitat loss and vehicle collisions, and when one does need our help, like this little fox, we’re always ready to help.
Thank you to all of our supporters for helping us save our wildlife, one life at a time.
October, 2025