London Woman Forms Bond with Rescued Fox
Feb 20, 2026, 5:52 AM
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A Hackney resident revived an injured fox, creating a lasting connection. The story went viral on social media, highlighting urban fox struggles.
In Hackney, London, Blakeley Bermingham has formed a unique bond with a fox named Meatball after nursing it back to health. The fox, initially found with severe mange in Bermingham's garden in October 2024, was treated with assistance from the Fox Angels Foundation. The charity provided medications mixed in food which Bermingham offered to the fox, leading to its recovery. Despite losing her cubs due to poor health, Meatball regained strength and often visits the garden, sometimes entering Bermingham’s home. Bermingham emphasizes the need for human responsibility towards urban foxes, supported by Fox Angels, which treats numerous cases monthly across the UK. Fox Angels Foundation relies on donations and advocates for the humane treatment of foxes in urban areas.
