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Here’s How A Snow Fox We Rescued From A Fur Farm Reacted To Snow For The First Time In His Life
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Here’s How A Snow Fox We Rescued From A Fur Farm Reacted To Snow For The First Time In His Life

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Maciek is a polar fox who, in September of 2019, was rescued from a fur farm by activists from Otwarte Klatki (Open Cages Poland).

Since he was rescued, Maciek has been living in a home sanctuary where he’s loved and taken care of. Even though he lost his paw due to his previous owners’ negligence, he’s been enjoying his life outside of the fur farm and just being his sassy little self.

This year, Maciek experienced snow for the first time. And his reaction was simply heartwarming!

Photos are by Andrew Skowron from Otwarte Klatki.

More info: Instagram

Maciek was rescued by activists after they found out he was wounded

It turned out he had a severe paw injury and he didn’t get any veterinary care

The doctors fought to save his paw for weeks, but in the end, it had to be amputated

However, having 3 paws doesn’t stop him from having fun and experiencing snow for the first time

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His dog friend Klara showed him that snow is supposed to be fun

But Maciek wasn’t that convinced at first

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Finally, he caved and gave it a chance. Apparently, he loves snow!

He needed to regain his energy

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So that he could go chase Klara once again!

They were both puppies when they first met, so they treat each other as siblings

Maciek got very lucky and gets to live the best life. But he’s also an ambassador for all the foxes still killed for fur

Watching Maciek’s first experience with snow proves that foxes need running and fun!

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And he knows his caretakers won’t stop until all the animals get what he was lucky enough to get—justice

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patriciaross avatar
tuzdayschild
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who is still wearing real fur but it isn't worth killing that beautiful boy.

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Biljana Malesevic
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fur "farms" should be forbidden! We don't need real fur anymore and the way animals are killed for fur is extremely horrifying and cruel. I think fake fur is really cute and warm and can replace real fur.

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

So, the thing is, fake fur is plastic or something like it. I'm not saying to buy from a fur farm, I agree, they can go die in hell. What I'm saying is, there are more options than plastic fur and a fur farm. Buy fur from indigenous people. They hunt to live, (I think), and buying from them instead of a farm supports individuals. At the least, you know it's not going to a fur farm. Also, I don't think you have seen the meat industry...

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Arctic Fox Lover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real name for "snow fox" is "arctic fox". As you can see, I'm quite obsessed with them, hence my username and profile pic.

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Doggo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh my god it is a fuzzball it is so smol we will protect it at all costs

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Steph
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one that thinks this fox looks stressed right the hell out?

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Topiary Cow
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t allow fur farms nor puppy or cat breeding for money. Disgusting.

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Aileen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't imagine what it must be like to be named after the habitat your species is most commonly found (the arctic), and then never seeing snow!

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Jim Takahashi
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just stop using animal products. Those who wear fur are evil and ugly.

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Sebastian Schenck
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That fox is scared as s**t and that dog is not very helpful. But hey mouth open tounge out must mean he is "smiling" right?

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Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a stunning creature! I am so glad that Maciek can now run freely, enjoy the snow, and spend quality time with his adopted dog brother. Fur farms needs to end.

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Too_gay_to_function_
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwwww... so sad that these beautiful animals still get killed for fur :(

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Birma Gustafsson
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those who have no real reason to wear fur SHOULD NOT WEAR FUR!!! It's an obsolete show of wealth, and today it only looks wrong, and cruel, and blood soaked. Indigenous people who hunt for their living can wear fur, because small scale killing of animals is usually more kind to the animal than big hunts or industrialised killing of animals. But to think that you could buy better fur from Indigenous people just because they hunt for themselves is to fool yourself. If they are the only providers of furs it could well turn into an industrialised operation again, because indigenous people are also interested in getting good pay for their goods, and they're as smart as any banker can be. If they hold the only fur anyone can buy they also will see to that they get the best prise, and a lot of customers. Make the wearing of fur stupid, and ugly, and silly, and soooo last century, and let the fur industry die away, let them give away the animals to be cared for by those who love the animals.

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Maria
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you Marta. If you get deep snow this year I'd love to see more pictures of his reaction!

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Nikki Sevven
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, here's the thing. While there needs to be a recognition that we would not be alive had our ancestors not killed animals for their fur, we no longer need to do so. There are plenty of materials that can provide warm clothing without caging animals like this beautiful fox. In this day and age, it's the height of human selfishness to kill for fur.

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Denise Melek
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3 years ago (edited)

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Well, thats "saving" an animal and being active against cruelty! Instead of buying some wild animal from a fur farm, treat it Like a pet and pose tf out of it in photo shootings and in social media. Lovely,natural pics of fox and dog playing outside

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tuzdayschild
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't know who is still wearing real fur but it isn't worth killing that beautiful boy.

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Biljana Malesevic
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fur "farms" should be forbidden! We don't need real fur anymore and the way animals are killed for fur is extremely horrifying and cruel. I think fake fur is really cute and warm and can replace real fur.

archish367_1 avatar
reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, the thing is, fake fur is plastic or something like it. I'm not saying to buy from a fur farm, I agree, they can go die in hell. What I'm saying is, there are more options than plastic fur and a fur farm. Buy fur from indigenous people. They hunt to live, (I think), and buying from them instead of a farm supports individuals. At the least, you know it's not going to a fur farm. Also, I don't think you have seen the meat industry...

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amethystfeb2828 avatar
Arctic Fox Lover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The real name for "snow fox" is "arctic fox". As you can see, I'm quite obsessed with them, hence my username and profile pic.

delanceyhsu avatar
Doggo
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh my god it is a fuzzball it is so smol we will protect it at all costs

star_dusting avatar
Steph
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Am I the only one that thinks this fox looks stressed right the hell out?

topiarycow avatar
Topiary Cow
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don’t allow fur farms nor puppy or cat breeding for money. Disgusting.

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Aileen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't imagine what it must be like to be named after the habitat your species is most commonly found (the arctic), and then never seeing snow!

newsylander avatar
Jim Takahashi
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just stop using animal products. Those who wear fur are evil and ugly.

ss_11 avatar
Sebastian Schenck
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That fox is scared as s**t and that dog is not very helpful. But hey mouth open tounge out must mean he is "smiling" right?

klynch4 avatar
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a stunning creature! I am so glad that Maciek can now run freely, enjoy the snow, and spend quality time with his adopted dog brother. Fur farms needs to end.

francesandrews avatar
Too_gay_to_function_
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awwwwwww... so sad that these beautiful animals still get killed for fur :(

birmagustafsson avatar
Birma Gustafsson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those who have no real reason to wear fur SHOULD NOT WEAR FUR!!! It's an obsolete show of wealth, and today it only looks wrong, and cruel, and blood soaked. Indigenous people who hunt for their living can wear fur, because small scale killing of animals is usually more kind to the animal than big hunts or industrialised killing of animals. But to think that you could buy better fur from Indigenous people just because they hunt for themselves is to fool yourself. If they are the only providers of furs it could well turn into an industrialised operation again, because indigenous people are also interested in getting good pay for their goods, and they're as smart as any banker can be. If they hold the only fur anyone can buy they also will see to that they get the best prise, and a lot of customers. Make the wearing of fur stupid, and ugly, and silly, and soooo last century, and let the fur industry die away, let them give away the animals to be cared for by those who love the animals.

mariagrainger avatar
Maria
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you Marta. If you get deep snow this year I'd love to see more pictures of his reaction!

lunanik avatar
Nikki Sevven
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So, here's the thing. While there needs to be a recognition that we would not be alive had our ancestors not killed animals for their fur, we no longer need to do so. There are plenty of materials that can provide warm clothing without caging animals like this beautiful fox. In this day and age, it's the height of human selfishness to kill for fur.

denisemelek_toygar avatar
Denise Melek
Community Member
3 years ago (edited)

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Well, thats "saving" an animal and being active against cruelty! Instead of buying some wild animal from a fur farm, treat it Like a pet and pose tf out of it in photo shootings and in social media. Lovely,natural pics of fox and dog playing outside

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