[Community-service] Help the red fox - animal control

[Georgia Cabus]

Hi everyone,

There seems to be a red fox in our backyard. Seen by the neighbors then my
dad. It was at our deck.

First concern was safety as people with visual impairment, it might attack
us if we go out the backyard trying to throw the trash because we happen to
get too close to their territory; under the shed or deck, especially if
they have babies.

Already called the animal control they transferred me to Fairfax police
(I'm in Fairfax county VA) but they only come out if foxy is either injured
laying dead and/or stationary. They don't do removal and relocation. I
called wildlife rescue and they told me there is no government services to
deal with our case under the county so we have to hire a licensed fox
removal to trap and they will put it down as that's the only way they can
do it without government help.

Any suggestions? Or any networks we have to help foxy red here. If it does
have babies and start roaming around, the neighborhood mostly be the ones
going to hunt it down. We're close by children's play fields and I'm sure
they won't hesitate to call the exterminators.

Curious question, what do you do when you happen to encounter wildlife
animals while moving your white cane? Although, I know foxes are smart and
runs away from you but what if you stumble on its den/lair/home? "Oh foxy
sorry! Didn't mean to poke you with my cane!"

Thanks,

Georgia
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