Not one, but TWO baby foxes freed from football netting!

It’s truly impossible to say just how many fox cubs Simon has rescued, over the years. With entanglement cases rising, year on year, Simon and the entire team at WAF are fighting a never-ending battle.
Whilst cubs and other animals, just like these two, are still getting injured on a daily basis, the need for Wildlife Aid to survive has never been greater!
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[@wildlifeaid]

Hi guys, as always thank you so much for your kind support and comments! There are a few questions on this one, so here are some answers in case you were wondering: - This was the most recent rescue that Simon and I did together before the recent news and was filmed at the end of May. - The cubs were separated as the best thing to raise a young fox is, and will always be, an adult fox. Keeping a wild animal as wild as we possibly can is always our ultimate goal, and this gave the first cub the best chance at being the 'best' fox possible. - The second cub wasn't left alone, she was moved in with some of our other young cubs and was eventually was split into one of our release groups (typically about 6-7 foxes). She actually went for release earlier this week (end of July), and we have a video of that release coming at some point. And, on a personal level, can I just thank you all for the outpouring of support for Simon since the news was announced. He will never admit it, but he (and we) deeply appreciate your support. - Lawrie

[@RayTheFPSGamer]

Hi Lawrie, thanks for all the info! It saddens me that Simon, your friend, mentor and colleague, has been diagnosed with this horrible disease. I'm sure all watchers of Wildlife Aid are hoping you guys manage to get enough money donated to build out Simon's (and all of Wildlife Aid's) dream hospital. Hopefully some big dogs will step up and donate to help make it a reality, perhaps through some help from the BBC (saw that Instagram post about an interview with BBC) or through your contacts with Animal Planet. Once this news hits the telly I can imagine the outreach it will have to so many fans of the Wildlife SOS TV show. I just wish Simon could be there to see his legacy continued once the new hospital is built.

[@DrBunnyMedicinal]

Thank you all, yet again, for the wonderful work you all do for wildlife. My best wishes to Simon in particular, and everyone else working through this extremely trying time. Your videos are massively appreciated, even all the way down here in West Australia.

[@FacheChanteDeux]

Simon is in my prayers, I really hope his medical team can find a way to treat his cancer. Where there is life there is hope. Keep up all of the great work.💖💖

[@shadowfoxgirl]

It's interesting to see how different it is working with wild animals you want to keep wild vs, in my case, working with feral kittens we are trying to turn into future house cats. But it also makes complete sense what you guys are doing. With kittens if we can keep the mom, even if she's feral, the mom is still the best for raising the kittens. They will learn from her important lessons such as how to clean themselves and your fox cubs need the same lessons such as hunting if they are to survive. Sad that the second one had to stay but letting the first one who is alright back into the wild helps you rescue more. You only have so many resources and I hope people can understand that. Thank you Lawrie for what you do. Simon and you inspired me to do what I could to help the wild, but instead of wild animals I help cats and cutting down on feral cats helps wild animals in the long run.

[@nightlymoth]

Thank you for the update Lawrie. Glad that they both got back out to the wild, and survived this terrible netting tangle. Glad to hear of the live video next week. I hope that Simon's treatment is going well. Also I received your photography book, I really like it. I especially like the photographs of the foxes faces, showing how different they all are. Best wishes.

[@alexb.3128]

I am from Berlin and always watched you and your touching rescues from here in Germany!! You uplifted my spirits in very gloomy and depressed and dark times in my life. I can not tell you HOW shocked I was yesterday when i read that you are so ill. I am so, so, so sorry and so sad. Yesterday a friend found two very sick, young magpies with cramps but she doesnt have a car. I didnt feel well yesterday but i thought "I have a car and now have to keep Simons legacy and spirit up!" So I drove to my friends place, picked up the poor birds and drove them to a very good 24 hours wildlife-hospital. I am sending all my hope and my best wishes for peaceful times to you with all my heart, dear Mr. Simon

[@susand9296]

Another netting save, horrible stuff. Much love to Simon.

[@khd7271]

Yeah ...that old man definitely made it into heaven.

[@alistairborthwick2031]

We all love you for doing this job. Don't be too angry with the net owners, they didn't know .. and now they know . 😃

[@avacat8852]

stupid netting again !! luckily these little foxes where still alive !! Thank u for helping them !! and I pray for Simon !!! 🙏🦊🦊

[@mellow5123]

Thank you, kind humans!

[@aS-df8zj]

We are all on team Simon! Get well, big boy!

[@zoulhhh]

We are! Always will be.

[@dorodense]

Yes, we are!

[@Fuchsschwester]

Fight, Simon, fight!

[@emilywhatley5889]

Thank goodness the family returned home when they did, narrowly avoiding what would have been an absolute tragedy for these two beautiful but soggy babies! Wonderful work, as always, and lovely to see Simon out on a rescue. Thinking of you all at this difficult time 💜xxx

[@Antenna100]

Good Ole Simon. I miss you sir.

[@Ryanthusar]

Cant miss the little statue of a fox and cubs at the end there.

[@queenpig]

Yes I spotted it straight away.

[@pennypink3759]

That lady saw the horrific damage netting does . Thank you to the lady who won't be using those death trap nettings again. Well done to the wildlife rescues. The laws needs to change on nets that endanger our beautiful wildlife.

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Glad to see you doing what you love, Simon. We're all rooting for you!! ❤️🦊❤️😊

[@patpierce4854]

Indeed!

[@indeovertuin]

Crying for these little wet pups - but in honesty tears for Simon.

[@mariannehay4209]

I so love and appreciate all you do! ❤❤❤

[@johang7498]

Two more foxes that can now proceed to live happy lives. If you would count the number of foxes you saved and the number of baby foxes they then were able to make, then you truly know the impact WAF has made in the fox community in the area - a huge one. That's why you guys are so admirable.

[@EcchiBANZAII-desu]

Two fox cubs, two heroes, one big happy ending.

[@patpierce4854]

Yes indeed!

[@Roarshark12]

Thank you, Simon and team

[@somebody401]

I love you all, man ❤

[@TimeTheory2099]

Thanks Wildlife Aid team 👍

[@debra8493]

First of all being in California, I want to say I love and miss the sound of the rain very much! You are truly one of my favorite rescue organizations I LOVE watching (I follow many!). Between your gorgeous countryside and the care everyone takes from the first to the last moment is so genuine and heartfelt. I was taken aback from your current situation and will be sending my support. Your videos have been moments of pure joy for me as I I know for many. I recently adopted a kitten with some health issues but he’s slowly on the mend. He is stunning boy with light blue green eyes. I’m going to name him Simon. You have touched so many lives, 2 and 4 legged, that will have forever lasting effects. To everyone at Wildlife Aid, thank you !

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you so much for your kind words of support Debra! We shall let Simon know that you have named your cat after him 😀

[@andieg8615]

Oh wow two of them stuck. Glad they were both rescued.

[@Daud76]

Thank you for rescuing these two beautiful babies. What happened to the other cub who had a swollen tongue and a suspected broken paw ? Is he/she okay now?

[@wildlifeaid]

He is doing just great and has been released back to the wild!

[@Daud76]

@@wildlifeaid I am thrilled to be reading this! Please pass my regards to him should your paths ever cross again. 😊

[@traida111]

imagine the thought the 2nd fox has when he finally gets home (thinking he did a master escape), only to find his sibling already back in the fox hole xD

[@jujuoliver6959]

Great job. You will never know how much so many people appreciate what you do for these animals.

[@neovo903]

In all my time watching these videos, I've never seen a double fox cub rescue. Luckily both Lawrie and Simon came!

[@terezahola339]

I think at least two more videos with double fox rescue have been uploaded (y)

[@misscg367]

It`s a shame they weren`t released together...

[@charlotted6247]

Well done!! Another Foxy Loxy lives to tell about his rescue adventure!!!

[@rattus3102]

Simon and his team must be very popular in the fox world by now! 😄

[@Foxes_Forever]

@@rattus3102 definitely 🦊🦊 😄👍

[@rattus3102]

@@Foxes_Forever Hi! 🤗 I know you from URURU TV! 🦊🦊🦊 Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@Foxes_Forever]

@@rattus3102 Oh yeah! I know you too. You can find us fox fans everywhere. 😁 I'm sure Alfik would love to check out the beach at your place. He has already rehearsed bathing. A brave fox ! 🦊😍 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 🖐

[@rattus3102]

@@Foxes_Forever I love foxes 🦊🥰so much, and animals in general. Almost all the channels i have subscribed are about animals!😂 I think you already know SafeAFox, also a great channel about rescued foxes. 🦊🦊

[@jeffreyfugh7602]

Oh wow so nice to see Simon back on air. Is this filmed before the devastating news or before? Hope Simon is responding well to treatment and, I hate to say it, lives a few more years to rescue more animals.

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you for your kind donation Jeffrey! The was filmed just before Simon's diagnosis. He is doing well so far 🤞

[@dorothy44]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@vjary8142]

Great to see Simon out on a rescue, considering his own current treatment regime, and out with Lawrie his No.1 Wingman.

[@josiecirigliano9134]

Thank you dear people. Lots of love 💙❤️

[@jooozek]

thank you Simon

[@Lavthefox]

Absolutely astonishing how a man facing his own death is more concerned for the safety and well being of animals. I do believe that the traditional definition of a hero involves something along the lines of: putting the greater good of others before themselves. So! Simon = Hero!

[@jgclark45]

pretty sure this was filmed a while ago

[@morzanturian4946]

It's been months since I've watched an angel get saved.

[@hildeelisepedersen4323]

I can t belive that he got cancer i have seen every show on tv and every show on tv my heart hurts that this has happend to the best guy in the world i hope and pray for him every day from now on sorry grying a river now

[@omrivol]

Well done!

[@MegaMan87]

Glad the Two Fox Cubs are saved and i hope the other one is Reunited with the Other Sibling thats been freed.

[@toni4729]

Look after yourself Simon. Best wishes.

[@02337755]

So Good to see Simon in action again.

[@annegriswold2116]

Thank goodness those babies were found in time! That is so horrifying I imagine they must have been like that for days to have flies laying eggs on them. Its good one was able to be released and find Mum again hopefully in a short period, I hope the sibling went home soon after.

[@foxylady1048]

So sorry that you are not well Simon. My heart goes out to you after having my sister and brother contracting it. It is a horrible disease. Will the new site be ready soon

[@pbs4535]

I wish I had a neighborhood like this that has foxes in yards you bet I’d be watching these beautiful sweethearts I love these critters. thanks for sharing We hope everyone is doing ok.

[@Lucywildlifeaid]

Well done as always Simon and Lawrie, but also very well done Alannah - very good call on letting them calm down and then going to town with treating! Its not an easy call when you know what "needs doing" but SO often the RIGHT call! Great work and lovely to see xxx

[@GryphTKai1]

Poor babies. Netting is so nasty. Good rescue.

[@dado824]

Greetings to Simon and his team.

[@julianaylor4351]

People just don't think, put your play equipment like football nets away, when your not using it. Also my late father never used netting to cover plants, he used old net curtains, for bird protection, much safer. It tough enough being a fox cub, without that happening.

[@karenmahaffey1473]

And what a great rescue and release! Really liking the new people too. Love to see this going forward in the generations.

[@ava198]

Those poor babies so glad you got them up and well again

[@AlexIsModded]

You can tell Simon is angry and he's being professional and containing his anger. After seeing people so carelessly leave out this netting for as long as he's been with Wildlife Aid, I think he's had enough. Just seeing it through the videos and I'm appalled at people not putting things away. As a kid I always learned from my parents to put away your yard equipment of any kind, be it toys, grills, buckets, whatever it may be, so animals don't get into it. When I was little, my dad accidentally left a big bucket of water on the deck and forgot it overnight. My mom goes outside and the morning and starts shrieking and crying because this poor squirrel had gotten into the bucket, couldn't get out and drowned. There's nothing more horrifying than finding a dead squirrel floating around in a bucket of water. I will never forget that.

[@GrumpyWolfTech]

There was a point when walking up the stairs he says "I don't care" when the lady is trying to explain things. I understand his frustration but I thought he was being unprofessional, most people don't understand that you can't leave stuff out in your own yard.

[@anniemac3075]

We've had a couple of disasters over the years, Mum left a watering can upright with some water in & found a frog had drowned in it, no way out once it got in. I found a dead frog in a large empty flower pot, same again, no way out once it fell in. Never leave anything out creatures can become trapped in inadvertently.

[@Chiffchaff284]

@@GrumpyWolfTech if you’re talking about 1:00, he said “okay”

[@danyoutube7491]

@@Chiffchaff284 Yep, he definitely said okay, I can hear it clearly.

[@jillcrowe2626]

It's only ignorance. They simply don't understand what can happen.

[@jurgenfreiberger6593]

Thanks

[@cajsheen2594]

Wildlife A Team work their magic again! Thankyou Guys! XXX

[@siripatchutimataewin3797]

Thank you for helping them.

[@erkheth]

These foxies are so lucky to have your team to the rescue! Wonderful little beasts, saved by the amazing wildlife foundation 💖🦊🦊💗

[@Minris1]

You make a difference. We love you Simon xx

[@markwatters6875]

Thank you all, for what you’s do. All the best from Australia 👍🇦🇺

[@dustyricketts486]

🙏🙏🙏 for Simon.

[@anna-liisadickman6197]

GOD BLESS THESE SUFFERING PUPPIES,,HEAL HIM ❤

[@fikent5252]

Poxy Foxy weather super Simon to the rescue. Great save guys 👍🏻💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@irenelitvak5576]

Simon, it's so nice to see you working. Great 💗💗💗

[@missykim510]

❤❤❤❤ Simon ❤❤❤❤ .... fantastic work, as always, fellas!

[@cosmicmuffin322]

Double fox cub rescue, how wonderful 💚 thank you for your tireless work 💚

[@312countrygirl]

So good to see you Simon. I hope your doing and feeling ok. You look good.

[@johncascadden7110]

Thinking positive thoughts and prayers your way!!!

[@markusjj]

I like this video. The foxes are luckiest animals.

[@fionaforward3358]

I just love this man.So gentle and patient with animals.

[@Kat69nh]

Prayers for Simon. Great rescue

[@staceeAB]

You're a wonderful man Simon 💗

[@woof999]

We love you Simon!!!

[@indeovertuin]

TeamSimon !!!

[@nadiasartscrafts4528]

Get well soon, Simon!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@markusjj]

Yes. God bless Simon and his family. Jesus is Savior.

[@faiqali4127]

Great job good luck APPRECIABLE JOB

[@hayleyhumphries8330]

Hi, keep up the legendary work, respect, peace and love H &JXx

[@Saturang]

Love you Simon

[@u.e.u.e.]

Thank you on behalf of the two cubs! 🤗 Is a double rescue different from 2 single ones?

[@wildlifeaid]

It's always a little tougher when there are two animals involved. However, Simon and Lawrie make a great team!

[@foxsinger]

Thank you for this double cub rescue… and yes Simon, we are routing for you!

[@NeoRipshaft]

Aw those poor babies I'm not sure if I've ever seen foxes that soggy... even the cubs from awhile back that were stuck in a small water canal didn't seem that sogged >.< Delightful as always to see a warm, healthy fluffy foxxy returned =D

[@aifayashajaganshi]

My husband wants nets over our garden. I keep showing him these as why we can not

[@NoraBHagen]

fingers crossed. For foxies, Simon, Lawrie and the whole Wildlife Aid Team.

[@redjelly8321]

Thank you for all you do. 💕👍

[@DarTunwarm]

You always do such a great job. I have donated before to your hedgehog drive some time back, but I lost my job and have only just got a new one (starting Monday)..so as soon as I get my first pay check, I will make a donation to the Simon drive.

[@wildlifeaid]

That is so very kind of you Mojo! Good luck with your new job 😊

[@StarCrusher.]

Poor cubs, all cold and wet and scared and entangled in stupid netting.

[@ironix1]

Brilliant rescue of these two poor cubs. Well done and all the very best wishes to Simon. We need him back asap

[@wildlifeaid]

Thank you! Simon is doing as much as he can to keep rescuing!

[@yuliavorobyeva3946]

Thank you!

[@murielvaillancourt3855]

Thank you for your awesome work, Simon! Baby foxes need you for many more centuries! 👍🥰😍

[@theblytonian3906]

Thank you Simon. You are such an inspiration to and role model for us all. Even though located in Australia I love watching your awareness raising videos.

[@ladyaudrey9976]

Thank you for all you do. 💚💚💚💚.

[@mealyaUrtem]

So special to see Simon after all theses news, doing wonderful things... Bless you. Hoping you will continue as much as you can (and Lawrie you are a king)

[@mayling2722]

thank you so much again ! love you all ! xoxooo

[@julianwatson2301]

Dear Simon, yet another great success story, as usual, and so glad to see you still going. I wish you the very best in your health troubles and for the future.. love to you all.

[@janetdear6429]

🤧 just in time with this one, another great job and video thanks 💖😁

[@MariadelacruzBolivar]

Que linda labor dios los bendiga por su labor

[@TheInfinityMaster1]

2:24 Love the "Simon No. 2!" designation for Lawrie Brailey! :D

[@shakeybeatz]

Brilliant job well done mate.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

Safe thank to you guys!

[@catsara9114]

Those poor fox cubs were terrified 😥Thank you so much, Wildlife Aid, for saving their lives!

[@lynngreene1993]

That was a deffo 😢😢 moment!! Poor babies 😮 but the dynamic duo that is Simon & Lawrie to the rescue. I do not doubt for a minute the sibling in for longer wad soon free too 🦊🦊♡♡

[@amandah2866]

Wonderful save! It's so good the first cub was able to go back to the wild so soon.

[@mamaeyak4195]

Terima kasih sudah menolong nya......... kalian berhati mulia

[@sjleo799]

Love seeing the rescues go home 💛

[@polianamardari]

Love to Simon.