Firefighters Save a Litter of Puppies — Then Discover a Shocking Mistake

Returning to their mother

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Even though the fox kits were saved, the story was not over. The vet explained there was a good chance their mother was nearby. Foxes are deeply attached to their young, and a mother might return if the kits were put back where they were found. The firefighters realized they still had a role. If the kits were safely returned to their habitat, their mother might recover them, giving them a chance to survive in the wild. This gave the team new hope and a new mission.