Yeah, it's like kissing, hence why furries will lick-kiss as well. I wish I could enjoy a loving lick from a real fox.

Kinda feels a bit like a cat's tongue (like sandpaper a bit, but not too rough). I definitely felt Skitter's love when she did that, I felt like a million dollars

I am so envious.

Well, I try to have my posts not do that. I hope I didn't upset anyone

you didn;t upset me, just made me jealous, I don't even know where to find one of those places like the one you work or volunteer at around my area

Well, I'm glad I didn't get anyone upset, so no worries from me! As for volunteering at sanctuaries, Google might be able to pull up some info. I found this place because I met someone at a forum who told me where it was in my home state.

I see.

I then used Google and found Wild Wonders, which is in Utah just 30 or so miles (~ 50 km) south of where I live

*nods*

I don't do it for me, I do it for the animals; it gives me s sense of purpose and accomplishment

I understand.

Glad people like these pics!

We're furries, why wouldn't we?

Animals make the world a better place, at least in my opinion

I feel the same way, I love animals, one of the reasons why I'm a furry.

They deserve our love and respect. That's why I'm happy that she has wonderful owners.

Yay!

Animals are awesome, that it all.

I've had several different animals do this. Some domestic, some ... not so much. Are you sure she's just not after the salt from your sweat? I don't know anything about foxes to know for sure if this is a sign of affection, or just social grooming behaviour. One thing for certain, it sure is cute!

Whether it is or not, I don't know, but either way, I got cuteness poisoning. Foxes do develop dog-like behaviors, I'd like to think it's a sign of affection, because the faces she makes only intensifies her cuteness Foxes rule. That is all.

it's all part of the super secret fox master plan

Foxes know they're super adorable, they wish to exploit our Achilles heel. That weakness is that, no matter how manly or strong-willed a person is, they will always subjugate themselves to the foxes.

yes soon all our cakes will be theirs.. dawws

Dawww indeed. Foxes are way too cute for their own good, and Skitter is the epitome of cute

Looks like she's really shedding in that shot.

She's been like that for a while, especially her tail Despite that, she's as cute as always, such a sweetly little fox

Such a touching photo ^^. A beautiful way to show to the world vulpines are not pests and vermin. but beautiful canines that could be just as loving and affectionate as a domesticated canine! And to those who are envious or jealous. you have no reason to be! Everyone has a wonderful experience like this at least once! I once freed a fox from a hunter trap in the woods and actually got to give it a stroke before it scittered off. If you want a amazing moment you just need to be willing to take that chance. im not imploring you to TRY anything stupid as a wild animal is a very spookable creature. But if not. try to lend a hand at a zoo. or a sanctuary like this if you have one..the thrill of helping our furry animal friends is worth a million words..

Exactly my sentiments. Foxes are misunderstood, and granted, no one should try to take them from their wild, unmodified state and assume they will be tame overnight. But if raised in the right conditions (or in Skitter's case, a rescued kit) then socialized with humans, they can be just about the sweetest things out there. So loving, so adorable and moreover, unique. I'm glad she has the best care any animal could ask for, to be an intern there means a lot to me

I fully agree, i'm just laying my statement out there and how i was raised, and the conversation above about being envious or jealous, there should be no reason to be, everyone will have their fair chance. and i hope Skitter has a long and healthy life under the caring friends she has.

Just a little background on how I felt that morning; so I drove on the freeway, dealing with idiots on the road, feeling somewhat anxious about what the day's activities would hold. You know those mornings Well, I get there and I'm still more nervous than a coffee addict, still stressed about something. But once I got to play with Skitter, my anxiety was completely neutralized, and I believe she caught wind of my emotions, connected to me. There is a lot in animal psychology that fascinates me, plus the positive chemicals released in the brain

Animals are very receptive to human emotion. i intern at the Baltimore Zoo. i get to mostly feed the animals and a little cleaning maintence. the keepers tell me about which animals are social and friendly. i usually play with two lionesses named Sarvina and Sarabi. they are very loveable and they love to give lots of hind-leg hugs and playful pounces ^^. They help me start the mornings right

That's what I do at my internship, and being able to play with Skitter and Tazzina really make my day better

I would prefer working with smaller creatures like foxes more often. But i get to handle big cats which i love. Wolves are 50-50 i would say. they are mostly solitary but some approach to greet me and such. only part i hate is gators. im VERY nervous around them xD

I've loved animals for a long time, and working with them is kinda of dream come true

Here here!

I hope I get an extension on my internship

I have been interning at the zoo 5 years. and i hope for another 5 more

I really wished this would last a couple of more months, because that would be awesome, but five years working with animals. That's awesome! Maybe I should reconsider my degree to something animal-related

I get to meet new animals and help tame them too. i helped tame alot of the wolves and hyenas there

I remember seeing this video on YouTube where some lady was taming hyenas and I was surprised. I was shocked at their affection and even thought they looked adorable. Wolves I'm also a big fan of, they're powerful predators in the wild, but when tamed, they can be as innocuous as a kitten Working there has given me a sense of purpose, knowing that I'm doing something right

So glad so many people like these pics

I love em

Glad to hear it! There will be more for me to post.