Roxy and the Fox
Roxy and the Fox
Friday night at 2:30am Roxy began whining to go out. This is a fairly rare thing, so I knew she was having a potty emergency. I threw on a robe, slipped on Al’s shoes, and took her to the grassy spot behind the RV. Remember, we are parked at Teton Village in the back parking lot. I was staring at the milky way, looking for meteors, and just waiting for her to be done. I heard a little sound behind me and turned to see Roxy chasing a fox in the parking lot. Her hackles were up, and she was in full pursuit.
This little girl has always thought she was a rottweiler or something.
Just then the fox stopped, turned and looked at her, and realized she could be dinner. I whisper yelled, and they both turned to look at me. The fox looked at me, then back at her. I got close enough to pick up Roxy and the fox just stood there looking at me. He then went and sat under one of the lights, and watched me for a while. I have to say, he was beautiful. He then trotted off, realizing his midnight snack had been ruined.
I went back to bed and all I could think was if I had not heard whatever I heard, she would have been gone. Scary stuff.
That brave little dummy, I’m just glad it all turned out OK.
Oh my gosh, she is very brave, but that is very scary!
Hello, your Roxy is a brave pup! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
I’m glad too that you heard what you heard!
She is one tough little pooch!
Ms Roxy is a lucky girl…she got the thrill of the chase AND got saved by mom!
GOODNESS! OH MY G….
That had to be a very scary moment, Mary. I always wondered about foxes…can they attack humans? We have seen them a few blocks from our home, and I’ve spotted one in our alley. They are gorgeous, but I fear them. And that poster you made of Roxy is HILARIOUSLY cute. Thank GOD you were there!
I don’t think a fox would go after a human. The realize they are much smaller, and the odds aren’t good.
Wow that really was scary, I’m so glad little Roxy is okay. She and Daisy share the same wolf spirit, I think! Little dogs, big self-image. LOL. I don’t know how you kept your cool so well, I’d probably have screamed when I realized what was happening. I agree, foxes are beautiful. We came across a few when hiking in wild grassy shore areas, but Daisy wasn’t with us, so I could relax and just admire them. I love the poster you made! :D
Ya, this little fart barks at big dogs all the time. I’m sure she thought the fox was just another dog to go after.
I love to see fox, but the creep me out. There was one around here prancing around neighborhoods in broad daylight this spring. It actually ran behind Bailie and I when we were on a morning run one day. I was frightened but just kept running. Eventually he left. I think the same fox also came along behind us when we were walking one morning. He always stayed 10-20 steps back. I know my dogs could take it on, but the last thing I need is any trouble with a fox. Scary indeed. With a small pup like Roxy it is really scary!
That is a bold fox indeed. Your dogs are bigger, and would certainly give a fox a run for their money. But still, a fight with a wild animal is never a good thing.
OMG thank goodness you not only heard, but kept your wits about you!!!! Thank God she is ok. Wondering if that was a young fox?
He was pretty dang big, so I think full grown. I just followed instinct with out freaking out I guess.
Had no idea a fox could eat a small dog! Glad it turned out okay.
That is SO scary, I’m glad it turned out alright. It was always a worry for me when we off-leashed. Don’t you wish you had your camera though? ;-)
Yes, I wish I had my camera. I picked up Roxy and watched him under the light, whispering loudly to Al. But then he took off.
So brave that Roxy of yours! I’m glad she’s ok.
Oh no, so scary, glad it all turned out OK! Foxes are definitely not skittish of anything, it always makes me nervous when you can’t scare a wild animal off! A friend had a similar encounter to yours on the road walking her dog, and that fox just sat and blocked the road! We used to have a lot of them around our old house, but never had any encounters with the dogs. One time one was sitting down in my garden area, outside the dog yard, just watching the dogs play ball! The dogs either couldn’t see it, or didn’t care (or sometimes they’re so focused on playing ball….).
Better use lease from now on while in the mountains. My Co friends warned me about bears that are not scared of people and enjoy snacking on dogs. Be very careful when visiting the mountain forests. It’s wilde beastes home, you know!
LOL!!! You go, girl!…:)JP
Sorry I’m late … It’s been a busy month around here. So glad everything turned out okay! I agree with Taryn, though – keep Roxy on the leash at night.
Love the poster you made!!