Pasan Nanayakkara
Patsy Gibbons never set out to keep foxes as pets. But when he found three foxes in need of rescue and care, he couldn’t turn away. Grainne, Minnie, and Henry are now his beloved sidekicks, accompanying him everywhere he goes.
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Grainne, the oldest of the three, was discovered in a storehouse near Columba’s Hospital in Thomastown by Gibbons’ brother-in-law.
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She was trembling in the cold inside a box and had been abandoned there when she was only a few weeks old. Gibbons took her to the vet and has cared for her ever since.
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Minnie was a five-year-old female fox who was found by a woman in Kilmaganny when she was just a month-old pup. Henry was found by a man from the nearby town of Graiguenamanagh after a dog attacked him. Gibbons took in these foxes and nursed them back to health.
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Despite the fact that the foxes were able to return to the wild, they chose to stay with Gibbons. The four of them became well-known in their neighborhood and were even invited to visit schools so the children could meet them. Their bond is truly special and heartwarming.
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Gibbons’ love for animals is evident through his dedication to caring for these foxes. He has 28 chickens and 12 ducks, plus two dogs and two cats at home, but the bond he has formed with Grainne, Minnie, and Henry is unique and special. It just goes to show that sometimes the most unexpected friendships can be the most meaningful.
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It is important to note that keeping wild animals as pets is illegal in many countries and should not be encouraged. But in this case, Patsy Gibbons had rescued the foxes when they were hurt and unable to survive in the wild, he gave them a chance to live and with proper care and attention. It’s also important to mention that the foxes were not domesticated and should not be treated as domestic animals.
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In conclusion, the story of Patsy Gibbons and his three rescued foxes is a heartwarming tale of unexpected friendship and love. Their bond is truly special and serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion and care for all animals, wild or domestic.
