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Fox Saved From A Fur Farm Celebrates Its First Christmas Out Of Tiny Cage
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Fox Saved From A Fur Farm Celebrates Its First Christmas Out Of Tiny Cage

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This story starts off sad, but it ends just like the inspiring holiday story we all need right now. A while back, I became friends with Connor Jackson who filmed the documentary Klatki and uncovered the cruelty of fur farming in Poland, and I met with local Polish animal protectors. What I saw in that film still haunts me. But recently my Polish friends went back to a fur farm and met a young fox. And it is the heartwarming story of that little fox I want you to see.

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This autumn we found a little arctic fox on a regular Polish fur farm

Locked in a dirty cage, he was alone and in pain, in the smells of excrement and rotting flesh

He was hungry and the small wire cage hurt his feet

He was just another baby fox, one of the dozens cramped in rusty cages

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Fox Saved From A Fur Farm Celebrates Its First Christmas Out Of Tiny Cage

He was very scared of us

But when we rescued him, his life changed forever

He was in very poor health

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So we gave him the medical treatment he needed

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And we gave him a name: Maciek, a Polish name for a Polish fox

Maciek recovered in a safe, roomy space with one of his rescuers

He slowly adjusted to his new life

He gets delicious and nutritious snacks — he enjoys pumpkin just like us!

Maciek has a favorite toy

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And now he has a friend teaching him how to play!

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The fox and the hound feel safe in each other’s company

This year Maciek celebrates his very first Christmas outside a fur farm, he could not be happier!

Fox Saved From A Fur Farm Celebrates Its First Christmas Out Of Tiny Cage

But this is not a Christmas miracle. This happened because caring people worked hard to investigate farms and because animal friends like you support that work

Now we are close to banning fur!

Millions of nameless individuals like Maciek are still living and dying in barbaric conditions

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You can donate here to help save more foxes!

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hobbitly
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are not only living in barbaric conditions, they also have a barbaric death. I dont want to go into graphic details, cause I dont want to scare people, but please stop wearing fur. And dont forget that it isnt just the "typical fur coat only wealthy lady's" wear, but also the trim of your hoodie on your jacket, or the inside of your coat/boots, or a small piece on your gloves for that "Anastacia feel". Even cheap fur that is marketed as fake is often real fur coming from Chinese fur farm. It is lovely to see this little fluffy fox being rescued, but hundred-thousands are not. We can not control other peoples actions, but we can choose to not contribute to this our selfs, so please stop wearing fur. Thank you.

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Saulė Milaševičiūtė
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maciek is so cuuute! <3 Foxes are no less social and playful than dogs. How could anyone want to kill them just to wear their fur?

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dave P is not cute at all and we don't need to research him. Why would you need to wear fur????? Every little life is big to the one living it.

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Gabrielė Vaitkevičiūtė
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a wonderful story! The change in how he looks before and after is incredible. Just shows what a little care and love can do <3

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Karen Johnston
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I pray for the time when all fur is banned. How ridiculous in a time where warm clothing is produced without killing animals. Barbaric is just one term I would use for people like this.

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Chu Yue Ling
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately so long as people buy it, it will exist. And as someone else said above, cheaply obtained dog fur is now in so many things like faux fur trims of mass produced jackets. The way they are kept and then die is too awful to write here. 😪

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Katinka Min
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never understand how fur has made such a disgusting comeback. i see it all the time on parkas, shoes - everywhere! Man, if I think about how much we protested in teh 80s against this s**t. And it was more or less gone in Norther Europe. Until it came back.

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Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes I also protested, and thought that we had won. So infuriating that this is even a thing now.

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Night Owl
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful fox. I'm glad he was saved, and I hope the people that kept him and others in cages were punished and ended in cages themselves 😠

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Christina Uhlir
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Night Owl, unfortunately, there are many animals like Maciek who did not get rescued, suffer immensely and die in agony; and NO those sub-human monsters responsible for these unconscionable atrocities were not punished, only consumers who either still don't know, or don't want to know, or don't care can save these innocent creatures by not buying fur or any product with fur accessories. Every each of us has the power to harm, destroy or heal, save the life of sentient beings, thus our own.

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Meeow
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the poor animals fur that on your shoulder, if you have one you should be ashamed of yourself, you ain't no different that actually killing them.

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are absolutely right, Meeow. "One doesn't have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient." - Charles M. Blow

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Magpie
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you also loved / hated this article PLEASE find your local-ish society for prevention of cruelty to animals and donate some $$ or time.

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Vincent Jay
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That little fox seems almost tame. Is that the normal nature of a fox?

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Christina Uhlir
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No that's not normal for fox.......to be imprisoned in a bare, filthy cage, terrified, waiting for cruel death.

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Sadie Jayne
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well... that was a half a box of tissues....I really try to resist hating anyone, but people who wantingly do things like this to any animal are right next to the people who do similar things to people for profit... They are both VERY high on my "I really do HATE you" list.

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly so, Sadie: "Do not fancy that you will lower yourselves by sympathy with lower creatures; you cannot sympathize RIGHTLY with the higher, unless you do with those." - John Ruskin, English essayist, critic, reformer (1819 - 1900)

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sharron lynn parsons
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent post, sad, and happy, I had no idea that fur farms continue to operate, I thought they were banned everywhere, thank you for the rescue, as well as the continuous dedication, please keep us posted of success !!!

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Tom Hardeveld
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he's so cute that I DON'T want one. They need to live in nature, not in cages, not in our homes, the need to be beautiful in freedom. But the people who saved him are heroes

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Jovy Jergens
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a wonderful story and it breaks my heart to think of the animals who are not lucky enough to be saved!

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Candice Ravel
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is absolutely zero reason for fur farms to exist in 2019. Knowing how these poor animals are mistreated before being electrocuted, bludgeoned or drowned and still buying fur anything makes those who do so monsters. One cannot plead ignorance any longer as a reason to wear and/or buy fur.

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Nina Hill
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His legs are deformed from not being able to stand in that cage. That is heartless.

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CincyReds
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks so happy....I can't bear to think of the other foxes that were left behind. Fur just needs to be banned all together

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love you Stien for all you do for animals, our planet and consequently for humanity. You are an extraordinary human being.

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Pretty Pangolin
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His little front feet seem really splayed out - is that normal anatomy or a result of having lived in a wire-floored cage?

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WaitingtokissGregDavis
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BAN FUR. All fur. Unless you can catch it yourself I the wild. People to choose to wear fur are total c***s.

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Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waitingtokiss, ....."unless you can catch yourself in the wild"???? That "it" in the wild want to live as much as you and I.

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hobbitly
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They are not only living in barbaric conditions, they also have a barbaric death. I dont want to go into graphic details, cause I dont want to scare people, but please stop wearing fur. And dont forget that it isnt just the "typical fur coat only wealthy lady's" wear, but also the trim of your hoodie on your jacket, or the inside of your coat/boots, or a small piece on your gloves for that "Anastacia feel". Even cheap fur that is marketed as fake is often real fur coming from Chinese fur farm. It is lovely to see this little fluffy fox being rescued, but hundred-thousands are not. We can not control other peoples actions, but we can choose to not contribute to this our selfs, so please stop wearing fur. Thank you.

sauleim avatar
Saulė Milaševičiūtė
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maciek is so cuuute! <3 Foxes are no less social and playful than dogs. How could anyone want to kill them just to wear their fur?

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dave P is not cute at all and we don't need to research him. Why would you need to wear fur????? Every little life is big to the one living it.

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redakotamdm avatar
Gabrielė Vaitkevičiūtė
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a wonderful story! The change in how he looks before and after is incredible. Just shows what a little care and love can do <3

karenjohnston avatar
Karen Johnston
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I pray for the time when all fur is banned. How ridiculous in a time where warm clothing is produced without killing animals. Barbaric is just one term I would use for people like this.

chuyueling avatar
Chu Yue Ling
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately so long as people buy it, it will exist. And as someone else said above, cheaply obtained dog fur is now in so many things like faux fur trims of mass produced jackets. The way they are kept and then die is too awful to write here. 😪

Load More Replies...
kathinka avatar
Katinka Min
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will never understand how fur has made such a disgusting comeback. i see it all the time on parkas, shoes - everywhere! Man, if I think about how much we protested in teh 80s against this s**t. And it was more or less gone in Norther Europe. Until it came back.

bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes I also protested, and thought that we had won. So infuriating that this is even a thing now.

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Night Owl
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful fox. I'm glad he was saved, and I hope the people that kept him and others in cages were punished and ended in cages themselves 😠

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Night Owl, unfortunately, there are many animals like Maciek who did not get rescued, suffer immensely and die in agony; and NO those sub-human monsters responsible for these unconscionable atrocities were not punished, only consumers who either still don't know, or don't want to know, or don't care can save these innocent creatures by not buying fur or any product with fur accessories. Every each of us has the power to harm, destroy or heal, save the life of sentient beings, thus our own.

Load More Replies...
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Meeow
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the poor animals fur that on your shoulder, if you have one you should be ashamed of yourself, you ain't no different that actually killing them.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You are absolutely right, Meeow. "One doesn't have to operate with great malice to do great harm. The absence of empathy and understanding are sufficient." - Charles M. Blow

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bronmargaret avatar
Magpie
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you also loved / hated this article PLEASE find your local-ish society for prevention of cruelty to animals and donate some $$ or time.

elextech avatar
Vincent Jay
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That little fox seems almost tame. Is that the normal nature of a fox?

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No that's not normal for fox.......to be imprisoned in a bare, filthy cage, terrified, waiting for cruel death.

Load More Replies...
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Sadie Jayne
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well... that was a half a box of tissues....I really try to resist hating anyone, but people who wantingly do things like this to any animal are right next to the people who do similar things to people for profit... They are both VERY high on my "I really do HATE you" list.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Exactly so, Sadie: "Do not fancy that you will lower yourselves by sympathy with lower creatures; you cannot sympathize RIGHTLY with the higher, unless you do with those." - John Ruskin, English essayist, critic, reformer (1819 - 1900)

Load More Replies...
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sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Excellent post, sad, and happy, I had no idea that fur farms continue to operate, I thought they were banned everywhere, thank you for the rescue, as well as the continuous dedication, please keep us posted of success !!!

tomhardeveld avatar
Tom Hardeveld
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

he's so cute that I DON'T want one. They need to live in nature, not in cages, not in our homes, the need to be beautiful in freedom. But the people who saved him are heroes

jovyjergens avatar
Jovy Jergens
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a wonderful story and it breaks my heart to think of the animals who are not lucky enough to be saved!

reptilegirl30 avatar
Candice Ravel
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is absolutely zero reason for fur farms to exist in 2019. Knowing how these poor animals are mistreated before being electrocuted, bludgeoned or drowned and still buying fur anything makes those who do so monsters. One cannot plead ignorance any longer as a reason to wear and/or buy fur.

scribbles1229 avatar
Nina Hill
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His legs are deformed from not being able to stand in that cage. That is heartless.

cindycollins_1 avatar
CincyReds
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He looks so happy....I can't bear to think of the other foxes that were left behind. Fur just needs to be banned all together

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love you Stien for all you do for animals, our planet and consequently for humanity. You are an extraordinary human being.

elizabethcwest avatar
Pretty Pangolin
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His little front feet seem really splayed out - is that normal anatomy or a result of having lived in a wire-floored cage?

alicebclifford avatar
WaitingtokissGregDavis
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BAN FUR. All fur. Unless you can catch it yourself I the wild. People to choose to wear fur are total c***s.

cjucz22 avatar
Christina Uhlir
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waitingtokiss, ....."unless you can catch yourself in the wild"???? That "it" in the wild want to live as much as you and I.

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