An abandoned rare 'silver fox' has been captured by experts after being spotted in a Welsh town. The creature, belonging to a captive-bred line of North American red foxes, had been seen roaming around Barry on April 8, 2023.
Black Foxes UK had received several reports of the animal out around the town. The RSPCA was limited in its capacity to assist and was ultimately unsuccessful in several attempts to capture the fox. Black Foxes UK contacted the local authority's animal warden and Sully-based Shua Trust Home and Sanctuary, whose volunteers managed to capture the fox on Monday, April 24.
The fox had been roaming Barry for just over two weeks and despite reports he had a leg injury, he appeared in good health. He was taken to Vets4Pets in Barry and named 'Shadow' by rescuers.
