Sometimes wild baby animals get separated from their mothers and end up in our yards. I once walked out my front door and accidentally startled a deer with her brand-new fawn. The mom bolted, leaving the baby behind. We gave the little one space, and sure enough, within an hour, she came back to get her. But sometimes, the babies wander too far and truly get lost, just like the adorable little fox in this video shared by TikToker @kimurgrace.

Kim, her husband, and their senior Labrador Retriever, Bella, came across the tiny fox and quickly realized he was alone. Bella, however, wanted absolutely nothing to do with him, while the baby fox just wanted to make a new friend and followed her all over the yard!

Kim shared in the caption that this video happened long ago, but that she still loves it. We can see why. It’s absolutely adorable to watch the baby fox try to befriend a stand-in mom!

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What to Do If You Find a Baby Fox Alone

If you ever find a baby fox alone and it appears healthy, like the one in Kim’s video, the best thing to do is leave it be and keep a close eye from a distance. Often, the mother or another adult fox will return once it’s safe to do so.

Wildlife Center of Virginia shared, “Baby foxes start emerging from their dens at about four weeks of age. Once the weaning process begins at about two months of age, foxes begin to explore their environment.”

They also caution, “Never give food or water to injured or orphaned foxes. Inappropriate food or feeding techniques can lead to sickness or death; additionally, hand-feeding young foxes may qualify as a potential exposure since they are high-risk rabies species.”

If the kit appears injured or truly orphaned, experts recommend contacting your nearest licensed wildlife rehabilitator or veterinarian for guidance and proper care, since they are wild animals and not legal to keep as pets in most states.

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Nov 2, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.