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Chuckles the Red Fox and Zorro the Gray Fox are permanent residents at TreeHouse Wildlife Center in Dow, IL.

Chuckles came to TreeHouse in 2007 from St. Libory, IL as a fox kit after being attacked by a dog. She gained permanent neurological damage and was declared non-releasable.

Zorro came to TreeHouse in 2009 from Elsah, IL after being found with his sibling in bad shape near the bike trail. The den was found as well and it appeared their mother had been killed by whatever had attacked them. Zorro has a permanent back injury from the incident and was declared non-releasable.

In 2010, TreeHouse moved to our new facility in Dow, IL where we were able to build a large enclosure for the two foxes complete with hollow logs, platforms, and den boxes. The two were originally housed side by side but became fast friends so we decided to open the door between their enclosures. The two are best friends and share the full fox duplex!

These two not only provide the public the chance to see and learn about our native foxes but they also provide a service to the center by assisting with the care of orphaned foxes that we admit every year. The two take this job very seriously and have been excellent foster parents!

This orphaned baby red fox is being raised at TreeHouse Wildlife Center in Dow, IL. When it is old enough, if all goes according to plan, it will be released back into the wild.

Every year we admit hundreds of orphans at TreeHouse Wildlife Center. Your donations and support helps us continue to care for each and every one of them.