Welcome to The Felix Foundation Fox Rehab and Sanctuary
Welcome to The Felix Foundation where we provide a stable and permanent home to non-releasable foxes and specialize in the rehabiliation of wild canines.
About us and what we do
We are a small, home based DNR licensed wildlife rehab facility that specializes in the care and rehabilitation of wild canines and provide a safe and permanent home to non-releasable wild and domestic foxes. We believe in encouraging co-existence through education. We currently have 23 foxes in the sanctuary, including 20 red foxes, 2 arctic foxes and 1 grey fox.
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Our founder, Jolene Matousek holds her wildlife rehab permit since 2018 and is IWRC certified. She has over 18+ years experience and is qualified to help any species that comes her way.
We have always been better known as Mother of Many, however, once we started focusing on sanctuary work we re-branded as The Felix Foundation as a clean slate.
Every year The Felix Foundation takes in over 200+ injured and orphaned animals. Although we specialize in wild canines, we strive to help any animal that we can. We are not set up for small mammals such as squirrels or rabbits, however we can provide resources to find you the proper help. Please don't hesitate to reach out. Not only do we assist with the rehabilitation of animals, we also help our community with humane nuisance wildlife removal services when possible. Our main goal is to help animals, however we can.
How you can help
Donations
We are a 501(c) and do not get paid or funded by any government entity. We rely SOLELY on the donations from the public to fund our work and feed our permanent residents. Click the link below to donate via our paypal.
For venmo: @motherofmanywildlife
Cashapp: $Felixesmom
Or send us a check or money order.
Sponsor a fox
You can sponsor a fox! Currently only 11 of 23 are sponsored. Sponsors are dedicated monthly donors that donate towards the care of a specific fox. We have 3 tiers to choose from. See our sponsorship page for more information.
Fox Sponsorship Information
We have 23 foxes in the sanctuary and only 11 of the 23 are sponsored. Sponsorship donations help us ensure we have funds to cover emergency vet appointments, spay/neuter and important medications like heartworm preventative. Sponsorship funds do not fund our wildlife rehab patients.
We have 3 tiers of sponsorship levels and each has their own benefits.
Silver: $25/month or $250/annually
Receiving a sponsorship certificate
A photo print of your fox and brief bio
A The Felix Foundation Sticker.
Gold: $50/month or 500/annually
Sponsorship certificate
Photo print and bio
Sticker and yearly calendar
Tags in posts of your fox
Platinum: $100/month or $1000/annually
Sponsorship Certificate
Photo print and bio
Sticker and Calendar
Tags in posts on social media
Monthly visits (may or may not include contact, appointment only. After 3 months of sponsorship)
CLICK HERE FOR THE SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION
https://form.jotform.com/242457798885076
CLICK HERE FOR A FULL GALLERY OF OUR RESIDENTS
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Foxes as pets
If you're reading this, you're probably looking for information on keeping foxes as pets. First, let me clarify, the ONLY time wild born foxes should be kept in captivity is when there is something that prevents them from being released. Such as an injury that renders them unable to fend for themselves and carry out daily functions as a wild fox.
Keeping captive born foxes as pets can be rewarding, if you go into it with the right expectations, permits and knowledge. Foxes are not indoor pets. They are destructive, have a musky odor, and they communicate with their mouths. Now, I'm sure you've seen a tik tok, or videos on Facebook or IG showing the sweet adorable friendly fox, well behaved and cuddling in bed with its owner. I'm here to tell you, that's not typical for foxes as pets.
Still not dissuaded? That's ok. I wasn't either. Read on.......
The very first step to keeping foxes as pets, is
to make sure you are in compliance with your
state regulations. Some states will require minimum caging requirements, or certain experience to get your permits. Do it. Don't try to fly under the radar because if you're caught, there is always the chance that your fox will not only be confiscated, but euthanized also. If you are located in Michigan, we are happy to educate you on fox ownership, and license requirements, and building proper enclosures. We do charge a fee for this consultation service, which covers diet and cost, caging, enrichment and information on how to obtain the proper permits. As a wildlife rehabilitator, Jolene is skilled at designing secure enclosures, animal nutrition and other aspects of fox ownership.
OUR FEATURED SPONSORS
Commonly asked questions
What do I do if I find an injured or orphaned animal?
Please contain the animal, keep in a warm, dark and quiet area and call a rehabber ASAP!!
Theres a fox in my neighborhood that is missing fur!
This fox likely has mange. Please contact us or another rehabber so we can assist him right away! Foxes with mange are immunocompromised and can not hunt easily.
I got a pet fox and its not what I expected. Now what do I do?
Please call us to explore options and see what we can do. We have owner surrender programs, but we can also help get you set up for a successful, happy ownership! Whatever you do, please do not give your fox away to a friend or anyone who does not have experience. 517-375-2763
I have further questions about fox ownership
We are happy to help! Call us, send an email or text and we will get back to you as soon as possible!
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