An Unlikely Friendship Between A Fox And A Kitten Is Giving Us A Much Needed Serotonin Boost
Jennifer Rutter is used to sharing her London neighborhood with wildlife, but one fox has become a regular part of the view from her bay window. Instead of treating the animal like a problem, she has watched it settle into her garden and make itself at home.
Since February, the fox has been a frequent visitor, lounging on the window ledge and even moving aside for people on the pavement. What makes the story even sweeter is that Jennifer's cat, Dodo, is about to meet this gentle neighborhood regular.
That first interaction is where the story really starts to shine.
The fox has also brought Jennifer a lot of presents ever since it inhabited her garden.
So far, she has received chicken drumsticks, a toy car, a sausage, a bag of moldy limes, and the fox's favorite bread.
The gentle neighborhood fox who is about to meet a new friend in the form of Jennifer's cat!
It also echoes a kind-hearted cat raising a tiny fawn after its mother abandoned it.
The first interaction
As far as Jennifer knows, no one has actually made contact with this fox—until Jennifer's cat, Dodo, decided to say hi to their frequent visitor.
Dodo and Jennifer were just sitting in her home office when she noticed the fox pass by her window to do its daily sunbathing routine. Jennifer pointed the fox out to Dodo, and the tiny little kitten jumped up from Jennifer's knee and immediately went to the window to greet the fox.
She was so moved by this moment between Dodo and the fox that Jennifer started to record it. Dodo was pawing at the window as if to wave to the fox, and the wild animal followed suit.
They were observing and mimicking each other's movements. It was adorable!
The fox moved along the ledge, and Dodo followed until the fox decided to leave the garden. The whole time, Dodo stood up watching her new friend depart.
Here's the full video recorded by Jennifer Rutter of Dodo and the fox interacting:
There are an estimated 10,000 urban foxes living in London today. They have learned to adapt and coexist with humans. So, it's not uncommon to see a fox walking around your neighborhood if you live in the city.
The friendly fox that lives in Jennifer's neighborhood is just one of the many foxes that roam the area. What makes him special is his friendship with Jennifer and Dodo.
Dodo is eagerly waiting for the next time the fox decides to visit her and Jennifer. If the fox brings them another present, Dodo will show him all of her toys and hope to play with the kind fox a little longer.
Want more fox magic? Watch the woman who used a lullaby to bond with her visitor.
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