Copyright Ted Strutz
Red shouldn’t live on takeaways, but fast food is so convenient. The health implications of such a diet are horrendous. He was laying down trouble for the future, but Red didn’t understand. Why would he?
He’d learned his poor habits and now it was a lifestyle, which he’d hand down to his offspring. Blissfully unaware of consequences, Red knew no better nor did it worry him, quite the opposite. Red enjoyed the satisfaction of the ignorant.
It’s laborious chasing rats, there’s no rabbits for an urban fox. Scavenging is easy. Amongst the general litter left by humanity, there’s a guaranteed larder.
Written for Friday Fictioneers – a 100 words story based on a photo prompt. Hosted by Rochelle. Read the other entries here.
Launching on Kindle 6th June.
Michael Wynn 
We have a lot of foxes round our way. Goodness knows what they eat.
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Mostly junk if they’re urban, cheers Iain
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Foxes are adptable survivors
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Yeah, but is the diet good for them or at least non harmful?
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Different environments, different diets! Urban foxes are on the increase so their scraps must suit them.
Here’s mine!
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They do seem to be prospering so you could be right.
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Life must be hard for the urban fox. Very unusual viewpoint!
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Thank you
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Our fast food leftovers are ruining the health of generations of urban foxes. Nice one!
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Thanks Draliman
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Beautiful creatures, dreadfully unappealing habits. Still he seems to be happy with his lot.
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Yes, I think it’s turning him lazy. Thanks Sandra
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One day the urban fox will learn how to sit on a street corner, pedestrians will drop food into their cap.
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You’re probably right, cheers James
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hunger is the great motivator.
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It is, thanks Plaridel
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Hey, it’s easy hunting this way!
Enjoyable, Michael.
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Thanks, Dale
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I enjoyed this in many ways. Great story, with an important message.
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Thanks, Michael
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Dear Michael,
And I was all set to deliver my healthy choices lecture. I’m not sure one can reason with a fox. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Thanks, Rochelle
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Lovely use of the fox’s pov. Do urban foxes really suffer health problems through eating fast food? (Serious question)
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I’m not sure, but they could be saving up problems for the future. It is an interesting thought, Penny, thanks
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Eat when you can, especially if you are a fox! I love calling the fox Red.
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Thank you very much for your comment
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I think there are many humans living like Red… ignorance is bliss until it comes back to bite you.
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Yes, I wonder how long a diet like that is sustainable, thanks, Bjorn
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Haha oh clever. Though perhaps not the healthiest diet indeed
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Thanks, Laurie
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I guess scavenging is fine. We are in trouble the day they start ordering from Uber Eats 😉
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Shucks, the stuff isn’t good for US. Why would we think about the poor fox who finds what we even leave behind? I love the different perspective.
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What a great, original read! Well done 🙂
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Wonderful view point!
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Thanks Dawn
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You told this story so very well. I worry about animals that depend on human refuse then teach it to their offspring. The polar bears that become dump bears immediately came to mind. I even worry about the bird feeders I put out. Will this disrupt the baby birds learning how to forage for themselves? It’s probably tougher for carnivores of larger game.
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I think you’re right. It all seems to be saving up trouble for the future. Thanks for your comment
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You are welcome.
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