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From Rescue To Release: Princeton Saves Fox Suffering From Severe Mange
The two-month effort to rehabilitate this fox was successful thanks to the rescue by Princeton Animal Control Officer Jim Ferry.
PRINCETON, NJ — A fox found in Princeton suffering from severe mange is one lucky pup after Animal Control Officer Jim Ferry rescued him.
The fox was found in December on Snowden Lane.
"Fast forward to Feb. 9, this resilient fox, thanks to intensive rehabilitation and care at the Mercer County Wildlife Center, has made a spectacular return to the wild in great health!" said Princeton, NJ Government.
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Princeton officials warned the community not to try treating wild animals as sarcoptic mange, while not a danger to public health, poses a risk to canine friends through close contact, though such instances are rare.
Instead, community members are urged to report animal wildlife sightings to Princeton Animal Control.
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