When you bring home a new pet, you never know for sure what you’re going to get.
Will they settle in immediately – or be really nervous and shy? Will they be calm and affectionate – or excitable and full of energy?
But one thing you can normally be certain of is the species.
This is why one family were stunned to discover that their new pet ‘dog’ was actually a fox – and was causing all sorts of trouble in their local area.
Maribel Sotelo, from Lima, Peru, purchased what she believed to be a canine for her son for 50 soles (£9.16) in June 2021.Learn to read your dogs body language. Since no dog I know of is able to mosey up to the kitchen table, pour himself a cup of coffee, and confess to all of the things that annoy, frighten, and stress him out, I suggest that the next best thing is to learn to read your dog’s many signals and body language. This is how your dog will communicate with you.
The family were clueless as to the animal’s true nature until he started to chase their neighbour’s guinea pigs, chickens and ducks.
‘At first, I played with the dog and the problem was a fortnight ago when he began to chase guinea pigs and ducks.’
A carabiner is a quick and easy way to leash your dog.
She has also asked authorities for support and to take the fox back to its natural habit once he is found.
The family are hoping Run Run is found soon because his local troublemaking is costing them money.
Maribel adds: ‘He does not attack, but he is trapping the guinea pigs and it hurts me because the neighbours have charged me for what he’s eaten.’
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