Nurture then Nature

09/11/2026

Fundraiser Friday

This has been an exhausting week. I did receive news today that Calypso's remains arrived at Parkway and are available for pickup. MSU sent the preliminary report of Pollux 's necropsy results to Parkway, I just got off the phone with her and was told the preliminary results did not show a cause of death and that the microscopic results are still pending, unfortunately they did not give me a time frame on those results. 😭 I just want answers so we can continue to do our best for our remaining 6 foxes.

Castor is sad and eerily quiet without his brother, those 2 were always talking with one another and play fighting. Anubis, Swift, Andromeda, Sly and Oliver are all still hanging in there. Everyone seems a bit down in spirits but otherwise okay.

Tomorrow I'll be heading back to Parkway to pick up Calypso's ashes.

We're still in need of covering some of the costs, and unfortunately also still need to raise our monthly $600 to provide the remaining foxes and skunks with their daily care and needs.

Every dollar counts and really does make a difference. Thank you to all those who have supported their care whether through donating or sharing. We appreciate you all. 🩷

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09/08/2026

Just $554.63 left to complete paying off their cremation services, vet visit and necropsy. A large thank you to all who have shared, donated and shared kind words. Tomorrow I should be receiving an email from MSU with an estimated time for the results of the necropsy. Hopefully we'll have answers soon.

Castor is out there crying every night for his brother. He's so lonely. I'm hoping to either move Oliver in with him as Oliver has been separated from Andy and Sly since he went back out after surgery earlier this year. Or my other option would be to remove the separation between Castor, Anubis and Swift and let them have one giant 10×50 enclosure. I currently do not want to do anything without having those results first so we can make sure the remaining foxes are safe. All pens have now been heavily disinfected.

Here's our Amazon wishlist as well if anyone wants to send enrichment or treats to cheer them up.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2AS9C6VHL91KI?ref_=wl_share

09/07/2026

We're currently in the process of disinfecting all the pens. Thankfully the vet gave us some Gabapentin to help sedate them a little while for this stressful event. All remaining 6 foxes are still doing well, praying nothing happens to them. We still need to raise $642.69 of our $1200 goal. We are nearly half way there. Thank you to all of those who have reached out with kind words and support and to those who have donated and shared so we can lay our beautiful foxes to rest and get answers as to what happened to them so rapidly.

09/06/2026

💔 WE NEED YOUR HELP — URGENTLY 💔

Yesterday was one of the hardest days we have ever experienced at Nurture then Nature.

Friday afternoon, I went out to feed the foxes. Everyone was completely normal — active, energetic, hungry, and showing absolutely no signs of illness. They were all doing exactly what they normally do.

Saturday was supposed to be a wonderful day. We were hosting our annual Family BBQ when we noticed something was very wrong with Calypso. She had suddenly become lethargic.

I immediately began calling emergency veterinarians, spending hours trying to find somewhere that could see her. Sadly, before I could get her there, Calypso passed away very suddenly.

Then, unbelievably, we noticed Pollux, who was in the connecting enclosure, showing the same symptoms.

We rushed him toward the veterinarian, but he passed away on the way there.

Two foxes. Less than 24 hours after they had been completely normal.

They were even running around and acting healthy that morning.

I didn't get home until approximately 2:30 AM.

Today, I am making the trip to Michigan State University for a necropsy so we can hopefully find answers. Both Calypso and Pollux will also be cremated.

At this point, we do NOT know what caused their deaths. We cannot and will not make assumptions until we have answers. The necropsy results could take 4–6 weeks.

Because of how quickly this happened, we are taking every precaution possible with our remaining 6 foxes. All enclosures need to be thoroughly disinfected and sanitized, and we are being extremely cautious about everything coming into the property.

For the time being, I am not comfortable accepting any meat donations.

I want to be very clear about why: the foxes had shown absolutely no signs of illness prior to being fed the donated chicken. They were healthy, active, and completely themselves. Then, in an incredibly short period of time, we lost two of them.

We need answers before we can feel comfortable accepting donated meat again.

And now, on top of the emotional devastation, we have an enormous financial burden.

Between last night's emergency veterinary care and today's expenses, we have already put $1,200 on our CareCredit card.

I am still making payments on Oliver's tibia surgery from last November.

Now we have emergency veterinary expenses, necropsy costs, cremation, and the supplies needed to completely sanitize the enclosures.

We desperately need your help.

If you can donate even $5, $10, or $20, it will make a difference. Our hope is to raise enough to pay this $1,200 balance off immediately so we aren't adding another major monthly payment on top of everything else.

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If you cannot donate, please share this post. Sharing costs nothing and could reach someone who is able to help.

Most importantly, please keep our remaining six foxes in your thoughts and prayers. Castor is lost without his brother. Anubis and Swift are lost without their friend and cage mate.

We are devastated. We are scared. And we are determined to do everything in our power to protect the animals still here.

Calypso and Pollux deserve answers. Our remaining foxes deserve every precaution we can possibly take. And right now, we need our community more than ever. 🦊💔

Thank you to everyone who has supported Nurture then Nature, especially during the difficult moments. We truly could not do this without you.

In loving memory of Calypso and Pollux, just a few of my favorite photos of them. 🩷

08/23/2026

🦊 We Really Need Your Help ❤️

August has been a really hard month for Nurture then Nature. We’ve raised just $115 of our $600 monthly needs and that has already been used where it was needed. We’re currently at $0, and we haven’t been able to place our meat order for the foxes.

Between feeding the skunks and keeping up with Oliver’s monthly vet bill, I’ve put in what I could from my own pocket. Right now, we have only about 3–4 days of food left for the foxes. 🥺

If you can spare even $5, it truly helps. Every donation gets us closer to getting that meat order placed and keeping everyone fed. And if you can’t donate, sharing this post or commenting even 3 words helps tremendously. ❤️

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Thank you for continuing to support our little safe haven and the animals who depend on us. Every donation, share, and kind word means more than you know. ❤️🦊

Our visibility is pretty non existent, if you see this post, please help us out and comment just 3 words, it can be something simple like "I love wildlife" it will help the Facebook algorithm. 🦊

08/14/2026

🦊 Fundraiser Friday: We Could Really Use Some Help ❤️

Halfway through August already… and I’ll be honest, this month has been a tough one for Nurture then Nature.

Our goal is $600 for the month, which covers the basic food, care, and preventatives for our foxes and skunks. So far, we’ve received $100.

After purchasing food for the skunks, our wildlife account is now down to just $19. 😔

And unfortunately, the need doesn’t stop there. We still need to cover the remainder of our food costs, and Oliver’s monthly vet payment is due as well. We are really stretched thin right now, and I’m doing everything I can to keep up with the expenses while making sure these animals continue to get the care they deserve.

These aren’t expenses we can simply put off. Our animals still need to eat, their enclosures still need to be maintained, medications and preventatives still need to be purchased, and veterinary care still has to be paid.

❤️ If you’ve ever wanted to help Nurture then Nature, this would be an especially meaningful time to do so.

Even $1, $5, $10, or $20 makes a difference when enough people come together. A small donation can help put food in a bowl, contribute toward veterinary care, or help us keep running another day.

And if donating isn’t possible right now, sharing this post is absolutely free and helps more than you know. Every share puts our animals in front of someone who may be able to help.

🦊 August Goal: $600
❤️ Raised so far: $100
💔 Wildlife account balance: $19
🐾 Still needed: $500+

Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, followed along, purchased from our fundraisers, or simply cheered us on. We truly could not do this without you.

The animals don't know what the bills cost. They only know that they're loved. ❤️

If you’re able to help us get through August, we would be incredibly grateful.

🦊🐾 Nurture then Nature
Every dollar helps us continue to care for the animals who depend on us.

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07/31/2026

🐾❤️ Fundraiser Friday ❤️🐾

I don't always find it easy to ask for help.

Like so many small rescues and sanctuaries, we do everything we can to make sure our animals never go without. We stretch every dollar, put their needs before our own, and somehow always find a way. But today, I'm asking for your help because we simply can't do it alone.

As we begin the month of August, our wildlife rehabilitation account has just a little over $50 available.

To many, that may not seem like much. To us, it means we're facing difficult decisions about how to cover food, enrichment, cleaning supplies, and the daily care our foxes and skunks depend on. These animals didn't choose their circumstances—but every day, they choose to trust us, and we never want to let them down.

If you've ever smiled at one of our posts, watched one of our foxes play, laughed at a mischievous skunk, or simply believe that every animal deserves love and a safe place to call home, would you consider helping today?

Even $1 makes a difference. If just 100 people gave $5, it would completely change what we're able to provide this month.

Ways to Help:

💚 Cash App: $NurtureThenNature
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💛 PayPal: PayPal.me/Beckster3P

If donating isn't possible right now, sharing this post is one of the greatest gifts you can give us. Every share helps us reach someone new who may be able to make a difference.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for believing in our mission and standing beside us. Your kindness keeps tails wagging, curious noses exploring, and little lives safe. We couldn't do this without you.

Please help us give this post a share. You never know whose heart it might reach. 🦊🦨❤️

Go to paypal.me/Beckster3p and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.

07/18/2026

Last day for this deal! Can't beat $12 for 20lbs of drumsticks! One of these boxes will feed the foxes for 2-3 days! This is a huge savings for our monthly meat needs.

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07/18/2026

🦊 Second Chance Saturday 🦨

Every fox and skunk here at Nurture then Nature is living proof that a second chance can change a life. They may not have chosen how their stories began, but together we can help write a happy ending.

This July has been incredibly slow for donations. So far we've received $50 toward our monthly needs which went right to covering 4 meals for the skunks.

We still need to cover:
🦊 $250 meat order
🥕 $50+ vegetables
🐾 $50 payment toward Oliver's previous vet bill

Overall, we still need over $550 to meet our monthly expenses and keep everyone fed, healthy, and happy.

If these incredible animals have ever made you smile, laugh, or simply brightened your day, would you consider giving them a second chance today? Every dollar, every share, and every kind word truly makes a difference.

💚 Ways to donate:
• PayPal: PayPal.me/beckster3p
• Venmo:
• Cash App: $NurturethenNature

If donating isn't possible, sharing this post is one of the biggest gifts you can give us.

From our foxes, our skunks, and from the bottom of my heart... thank you for believing in second chances. ❤️

07/06/2026

A quick update for everyone as some aren't aware.

I officially retired from wildlife rehabilitation in late 2024 and am no longer legally permitted to accept any native wildlife for care or rehabilitation.

Nurture then Nature has since been dedicated exclusively to providing lifelong care for our captive-bred foxes and skunks. Thank you all for your continued love and support as we continue to focus on giving these amazing animals the best lives possible. ❤️🦊🦨

~Rebecca. 🩷