Arizona Resident Discovers Fox Kits Instead of Kittens

A Surprising Discovery

An Arizona resident's heartwarming mission to rescue what they believed to be a litter of kittens turned into a surprising discovery. Tucked away behind a shed, the resident stumbled upon a den of tiny animals. With good intentions, they gathered the "kittens" and brought them to the Arizona Humane Society.

• The resident initially believed the animals were kittens.
• The kittens were brought to the Arizona Humane Society for assistance.

Unveiling the Truth

As the "kittens" underwent health exams, the veterinary staff at the Arizona Humane Society made an unexpected realization: these were not domestic pets. Upon closer inspection, they identified the animals as gray fox kits. Wildlife experts from the Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center (SWCC) confirmed the discovery.

Gray Fox Kit Characteristics

Feature	Description
Size	Small, about the size of domestic kittens
Color	Grayish-brown with a black-tipped tail
Ears	Large and pointed
Eyes	Dark and almond-shaped

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Recognizing the wild nature of the fox kits, the SWCC took over their care. The kits will undergo rehabilitation to prepare them for their eventual return to the wild. During this process, they will receive proper nutrition, veterinary attention, and socialization with other gray foxes. Once they are deemed self-sufficient, they will be released back into their natural habitat.

• The fox kits were identified as gray foxes by wildlife experts.
• The kits are undergoing rehabilitation at the SWCC.
• They will be released back into the wild when they are ready.