Its a new life for Tod the fox who was discovered dying after a road accident but was nursed back to health by a real life animal man
When most people adopt an animal it is an abandoned cat, dog or even ferret but not Gary Zammit.
He nursed a young fox cub back to health - and even fed it using a baby's bottle - after he discovered the creature dying after being hit by a car.
In fact he gave it so much tender loving care, including washing its fur and trimming its nails, that Tod the fox now lives with Gary in his family home.
These extra-ordinary pictures show one of the usually illusive creatures affectionately interacting with wildlife expert Gary, 42.
Tod sleeps in a dog basket in Gary's kitchen, and acts like a puppy.
It has even befriended an 11-year-old vixen called Lady, who Gary has also cared for since 2006.
Bid hearted Gary, who recently hand reared a baby heron and taught it to fly, said Tod really enjoys walking on a lead around the countryside.
Loving affection: Garry Zammit with Tod the fox who he saved after being hit by a car
Gary, who runs the Gwel an Mor wildlife park in Portreath, Cornwall, said: "When I thought he was ready to go outside I gently put a harness on him.
"He always pulls on the lead but it's much like walking a badly trained dog which wants to go off for a run.
"One of the most important things was that my other pet fox Vixen would have some company for her twilight years.
The pair have a special relationship after Gary found Tod dying after a road accident
"But Tod is a typical annoying teenager who jumps all over her wanting to play."
Tod is the latest in a string of injured animals that Gary has nursed back to health, including minks, owls, and slow worms.
In June, Gary hit the headlines after hand-rearing a baby heron and then teaching it to fly - by running alongside it flapping his arms.
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Bravo! Well done and Thank you!
really amazing! Bravo - yes. An inspiring story!
you are truly an amazing man, with a gift and respect for all creatures, i wish there were more people in the world like you, i have the deepest respect for you and your animals after reading this, you really are amazing
Oh to have far more people like you Gary, warmth and humanity in abundance. Thank you for the love you give to the animals x
How amazing and wonderful for those hurt or abandon creatures big and small to have a person like you on earth to help them live as they are meant to. This world is blessed to have such a human as you amongst us. Thank you for all that you do for all the creatures of the planet.
World needs for EVERYONE to have your ideals oxox
stunning story - would love meet them all in real life. The photos are just amazing
Gary, it's wonderful what you're doing. I hope you're discovering others through this gift you have who have the patience and love to assist more animals in need. God Bless.
Yes Gary thank you so much for all that you do for the animals in this world. Now only if people felt the same think for the pre born babies. The most dangerous place to be now is in a womans uterus!
Wonderful story and great pictures. You are a hero to me. I wish more people would embrace your respect for all life. Thank you!!!
What a beautiful story!! We need more people like this in this world ~ it would be such a better place to live! ;o) Don't ever change Sir! Great job!!
Like they say, kind men are sexy!
Being.
God bless you. I'm an animal lover and have the highest respect you. Thank you ,)
Well done.
Reading this story from Portreath Cornwall. I have family that lived near that village and I been to that village. My mom have a pet fox when she was growing up near Zennor Cornwall way before World War II. Now she is 95 years old and lived in the States. WWII BRIDES. GO BACK TO CORNWALL TO SEE FAMILY. LOVE THIS STORY AND I LOVE FOXES.
you have my respect as well!!!
Great story and awesome pictures! Thanks!
Humans in certain places make special friends with certain of the local animals. That's how they become totems for families. We love our possoms.
Love your work.
God Bless you for your healing and love of God's creatures.
I immediately thought of the 'witch' who lives in the glen in my all-time fav movie The 9 Lives of Thomasina. She nursed the badger back to health same way. IMHO one of the best movies ever made.
May you be abundantly blessed by the great mystery that holds us all!
Namaste!
wish more people were like you Gary, and YES, kind men are very sexy LOL
In France, where I live, people like Gary are fined and ordered to return the rescued animal to the wild, unless they hold a State licence for looking after captive wildlife. Perhaps Gary holds such a licence; I remember the case of an Oregon family that was heavily fined for rescuing a black bear who had elected to stay with it.
Thank you! Are you single!? Crystal
God Bless you! You are a hero among men and help restore my faith in mankind.The world needs so many more men and women like you
Finally! A REAL MAN! More should learn from you, best idol any child could have. A true super hero!
Hat off
What a beautiful story. I admire your devotion.
I wish you health and happiness.
You are a wonderful man!Long may you continue to help the animals in need.
Suzanne
Mega respect, bro!
love is, and for that we are forever grateful :)
Gary, you are truly a modern day Saint Francis of Assisi, who is remembered for his gentle but curt relationship with all creatures great and small! God has surely blessed you with the same wonderful attributes. You have my utmost respect and admiration.
Your story touched my heart. God Bless you and all you do. The world needs a million or more like you. The Lord will reward you. Keep up your selfless work. You have a heart of gold, and are truley the animal whisper. You are a inspiration
God Bless you Gary, You are a Savior to these animaks
Thank you for being a positive light in this so many time dark world. It gives me hope to see people like you love animals and help them in need. Many blessings for the future.
Awesome to see that a little compassion can go a long way in proving that humans can actually have a positive impact on this planet.
Awesome to see that a little compassion can go a long way in proving that humans can actually have a positive impact on this planet.
This WOULD be an amazing story except that foxes already make great pets all around the world. They are very easy to domesticate and have a personality like a cat and dog mixed together. Very affectionate. So this is really nothing extraordinary. Really wonderful for the guy to put his time and energy into saving the animal himself tho.
As an animal lover, I wish blessings upon you. We need more like you.
They love you in return, they never betray you, they are just angels.
We raised two orphan foxes years ago and kept them for life as they were not candidates for return to the wild. I hope they live a long time together.