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Fox Rescued And Raised By Humans Thinks He Is A Dog
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Fox Rescued And Raised By Humans Thinks He Is A Dog

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After being rescued as a young fox cub, Todd the 11-month-old fox is getting along just fine as a domestic pet together with his owner, Emma D’Sylva.

Todd goes for walks on a leash, plays with D’Sylva’s two other dogs, and wags his tail when it’s time to eat. He was rescued by D’Sylva when he was 4 months old from other owners who could no longer care for him. Read on for more of his story, with quotes from Dailymail.

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Todd came to Emma when he was 4 months old

Now 11 months old, he acts just like her dogs

“He will run up to me wagging his tail when I go to feed him and roll over to have his belly tickled”

“He tries to do what the dogs do but I can’t let him off the lead because he’s deaf so I can’t shout him to come back”

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“He gets on with my two dogs, and wants to play with them all the time”

“He’s really getting used to things now and I’m looking forward to letting more and more people meet him”

“Todd went out on his first school visit the other week and the children really enjoyed stroking him while he was in my arms”

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There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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AstridCunningham
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are fabulous people and animals out there, here's a sample of both!!

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LisaCombest
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's lovely. He resembles the Russian foxes that were bred to be friendly. Wonder if he was one of those.

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WarnardWitholt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool allthough they are not really domesticated. So she should be carefull. But wow he is beatifull

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MicMaree
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's a Belyaev fox - they are domesticated and that that non-standard colouring pattern. Article should have mentioned that though

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VictoriaPage
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely to hear the uplifting positive comments from most. Foxes are beautiful, and my heart sinks every time I see one who has come to harm.

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maggiemoonbeam
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You must know some very odd Corgis! Was it the short sturdy legs, the long, low body, coloring or the lack of tail that looks like one?? KIDDING!

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MichaelRudloff
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"behaves like a dog" - Foxes belong to the family of canidae - same family as dogs belong to .. ;)

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Skye Wilde
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking at the fur pattern and mottling, that's a domestic experimental fox. That's not a natural fur pattern.

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sctntxtn13
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow he's beautiful. Ive always wanted a pet fox after I saw fox and the hound. :)

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JenniferMilligan
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's wonderful she has rescued him and has given him a chance... He is loved and he knows it. They are smart animals

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yemo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aww she and the fox look alike, he's a beautiful fox

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WachakoshAwashish
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wild animal still has instincts and could attack for whatever reason if it feels threatened. Perhaps donating it to the city zoo ?

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55blue
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fur density and coloration makes me suspect he already has some dog in his ancestry.

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PamelaMcCarthy
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not cool. That fox should have been taken to a certified rehabber. Now people will see this and think, oh yeah I want one.

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CrystalKeller
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful baby fox!! Thank you for taking him to teach children!

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BarbGeno
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank goodness he was rescued being a deaf animal his chances for survival in the wild is null

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AnneStrobell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

However, there are many rescue foxes from the wild which have also become loving to the people who raised them-all over the Internet.

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AnneStrobell
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Baluaev fox really is a fox-they were part of an experiment to breed friendlier foxes , by scientists. The foxes came from a fur farm.

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Rhon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a gorgeous creature! So glad she's rescued him, being deaf he'd be roadkill in no time if living wild. He looks so grateful too.

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CraigBohmont
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

11 months? It hasn’t had its first real challenge! Unfortunately, it is STILL a wild animal, accustomed to people and their ways. BUT, it is

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

Awesome. Better than being ripped up by a pack of dogs. Cute little guy. Wonder if he's housebroken.

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SamanthaTurner
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! <3 I wonder if they named him Todd off of the Fox and The Hound? Todd is so adorable! Wish I could have a fox as a pet. :)

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JudieHathaway
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my day...God bless this lady for her patience and care...

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loriene1
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful Emma for adopting this absolutely gorgeous and loving fox named Todd...... What a Happy Story !!!!!!!!!!

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

Absolutely Agree with last comment!!! "Fabulous people and Animals out there,here's a sample of both!!"

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JeanneDeaux
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a beautiful story. Great that he is with her, I wonder if a deaf animal can really survive on its own in the wild.

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DanielaGS
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have always loved foxes, and I want to have one as a pet because they're so lovely <3 this story's beautiful!

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AnnSefir
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

heartwarming ! love is all we need....Beatles were right then and now !

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VictoriaPage
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so uplifting to see such positive comments from most. Foxes are beautiful & my heart sinks every time I see one that has come to harm

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BarbBraun
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful story, wonderful woman and wonderful fox! Loved this story and the pictures.

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MicMaree
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's a Belyaev fox - they are domesticated and that that non standard colouring. Though the article should have mentioned that.

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AnnHerten
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stupid, it's a wild animal.....why domesticating it

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AstridCunningham
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are fabulous people and animals out there, here's a sample of both!!

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LisaCombest
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He's lovely. He resembles the Russian foxes that were bred to be friendly. Wonder if he was one of those.

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WarnardWitholt
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cool allthough they are not really domesticated. So she should be carefull. But wow he is beatifull

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MicMaree
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's a Belyaev fox - they are domesticated and that that non-standard colouring pattern. Article should have mentioned that though

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VictoriaPage
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely to hear the uplifting positive comments from most. Foxes are beautiful, and my heart sinks every time I see one who has come to harm.

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maggiemoonbeam
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You must know some very odd Corgis! Was it the short sturdy legs, the long, low body, coloring or the lack of tail that looks like one?? KIDDING!

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MichaelRudloff
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"behaves like a dog" - Foxes belong to the family of canidae - same family as dogs belong to .. ;)

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Skye Wilde
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4 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looking at the fur pattern and mottling, that's a domestic experimental fox. That's not a natural fur pattern.

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sctntxtn13
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow he's beautiful. Ive always wanted a pet fox after I saw fox and the hound. :)

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JenniferMilligan
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's wonderful she has rescued him and has given him a chance... He is loved and he knows it. They are smart animals

yemo avatar
yemo
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

aww she and the fox look alike, he's a beautiful fox

Askiikswew avatar
WachakoshAwashish
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A wild animal still has instincts and could attack for whatever reason if it feels threatened. Perhaps donating it to the city zoo ?

55blue avatar
55blue
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The fur density and coloration makes me suspect he already has some dog in his ancestry.

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PamelaMcCarthy
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not cool. That fox should have been taken to a certified rehabber. Now people will see this and think, oh yeah I want one.

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CrystalKeller
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful baby fox!! Thank you for taking him to teach children!

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BarbGeno
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thank goodness he was rescued being a deaf animal his chances for survival in the wild is null

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AnneStrobell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

However, there are many rescue foxes from the wild which have also become loving to the people who raised them-all over the Internet.

anne_p_lewis_7 avatar
AnneStrobell
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A Baluaev fox really is a fox-they were part of an experiment to breed friendlier foxes , by scientists. The foxes came from a fur farm.

Rhon avatar
Rhon
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a gorgeous creature! So glad she's rescued him, being deaf he'd be roadkill in no time if living wild. He looks so grateful too.

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CraigBohmont
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

11 months? It hasn’t had its first real challenge! Unfortunately, it is STILL a wild animal, accustomed to people and their ways. BUT, it is

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

Awesome. Better than being ripped up by a pack of dogs. Cute little guy. Wonder if he's housebroken.

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SamanthaTurner
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! <3 I wonder if they named him Todd off of the Fox and The Hound? Todd is so adorable! Wish I could have a fox as a pet. :)

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JudieHathaway
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This made my day...God bless this lady for her patience and care...

loriene1 avatar
loriene1
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful Emma for adopting this absolutely gorgeous and loving fox named Todd...... What a Happy Story !!!!!!!!!!

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

Absolutely Agree with last comment!!! "Fabulous people and Animals out there,here's a sample of both!!"

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JeanneDeaux
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such a beautiful story. Great that he is with her, I wonder if a deaf animal can really survive on its own in the wild.

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DanielaGS
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have always loved foxes, and I want to have one as a pet because they're so lovely <3 this story's beautiful!

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AnnSefir
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

heartwarming ! love is all we need....Beatles were right then and now !

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VictoriaPage
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's so uplifting to see such positive comments from most. Foxes are beautiful & my heart sinks every time I see one that has come to harm

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BarbBraun
Community Member
9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful story, wonderful woman and wonderful fox! Loved this story and the pictures.

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MicMaree
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9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think that's a Belyaev fox - they are domesticated and that that non standard colouring. Though the article should have mentioned that.

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AnnHerten
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9 years ago

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stupid, it's a wild animal.....why domesticating it

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