A Michael Broad Blog
Do cats of the domestic kind chase foxes? Yes and no, but often yes and Larry the Cat at Number 10 Downing Street, the office of the UK’s Prime Minister, sets a good example of how a domestic cat can dominate a fox. We see in the video Larry dominating a skinny fox psychologically …
People ask whether a fox is a danger to a wandering, outdoor domestic cat and the answer depends upon the age, the sex, the character of the fox and the cat, and of course the circumstances. However, by-and-large, in my UK experience, the cat and the fox respect each other because they both see …
The fox is keener than the cat. He is desparate for the food. The cat gives a slightly weary swipe but eventually gives up. It supports my theory that foxes rarely kill domestic cats. They are too cautious about the domestic cat’s weapons (claw and teeth). They are too equal in capabilities. But it …
I am exaggerating by saying that this single photo of a fox snoozing in the sun next to a red tabby cat is proof that foxes don’t bother domestic cats. They may even be friends. It would not surprise if they were. However, it supports what I have said for years based on personal …
I have decided to pass on this experience. It happened years ago. I have held back from mentioning it on PoC because it is a fox story and not a cat story! But as Jo has written about an orca today, I feel free to write about a fox. I love foxes. It is …
My 15lb three legged cat wins in a cat vs fox contest. This is not to say that I set it up or like a cat vs fox contest. That is not my style. But I feed a fox, a really nice looking urban fox, who I call Freddie (what else) and who comes …
