Success Stories

Mange Fox – August 17, 2025

On Sunday, August 17th, a large, mangy red fox was trapped at a neighborhood home in Fairfax City, VA. An A.E.R.O. transporter brought the fox to a wildlife rehabilitation facility for treatment of dehydration, mange, and worms. The fox was covered in scabs and missing much of his fur, (see his before treatment picture below) but was otherwise healthy.

While in captive care, he was housed in a large, outdoor enclosure. He responded well to mange/de-worming medications, and seemed to appreciate the respite and fox-appropriate diet. He started to look markedly better over the course of the week.

On August 23rd, he was given a final dosage of mange medication, effective for 90 days post-release. His release was in a wooded area near Ratcliffe Park, less than a quarter of a mile from the residence where he was trapped. His fur should completely fill in by fall.

Unfortunately we were unable to obtain a good after treatment and release photo as the fox was way too quick for us during his release.

Before treatment picture:

Mange Fox Rescue – July 29,2025

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, two representatives from Animal Education and Rescue Organization (A.E.R.O.) trapped and retrieved a juvenile red fox from a residential window well in Vienna, VA.

In addition to mange, the fox had an oozing, open wound on the upper side of both rear legs. The fox was treated at a wildlife rehabilitation facility for dehydration, mange, worms, and wounds.

We at A.E.R.O. our happy to report that on Saturday, August 9, 2025, two A.E.R.O. representatives released the fox back into her territory. She was healthy, strong, and had started regrowing her fur. The wounds were closed and starting to scab over. She soon reunited with her clan (skulk).

Please see the photos below of this sweet girl.

Mange Fox – May 23,2025

On May 23rd, a large mangy red fox was trapped at a neighborhood home in Centreville, VA. An AERO transporter brought him to one of AERO’s rehabbers for treatment. The fox was covered in scabs and missing most of his fur, but was otherwise healthy. According to our wonderful rehabber he was the largest fox she has seen! His case was less severe than others treated in the past.

While in captive care, he was housed in a large, outdoor wooded enclosure. He responded well to mange/de-worming medications, and seemed to appreciate the respite and fox-appropriate diet. He started to look markedly better over the course of the first week.

On May 31st, he was given a final dosage of mange medication. His release was along a power line field next to a large wooded area, less than a quarter of a mile from the residence where he was trapped. Two days later, he was seen by the “tapper/homeowner” in a much healthier condition roaming his old territory, including her backyard. His fur should completely be filled in by fall.

Please see photos of this sweet boy.

Mange Fox – Caught May 14, 2025

After a three month pause (due to baby fox season) AERO’s Mange Fox program, was up and running as of May 1st. Within the first two weeks we deployed over 10 traps and continue to receive many calls and emails concerning Mange. We are happy to report that after two weeks of working with AERO, one of our homeowners who requested a trap was successful in capturing her mange fox.

This was AERO’s fist mange fox for this season. She was brought into rehab by one of AERO’s volunteers and was found to be in good shape considering her mange. Treatment was provided and she was released back on the homeowner’s property later that evening. She is expected to make a full recovery. This precious fox and the foxes throughout NOVA are the reasons we continue to make the Mange Fox program one of AERO’s critical programs. We couldn’t do it without our transporters, rehabbers and most importantly the homeowners who play a huge role in helping us treat this horrific condition called Mange.

Enjoy these pics and video release of this beauty.