Foxes often choose quiet spaces like porches, sheds, or outbuildings to raise their young, especially in spring. If traps are set or pest control is hired during this time, the mother may be caught or scared away, leaving her babies abandoned. Providing food, water, or shelter—or having neighbors who feed stray cats—can unintentionally attract wildlife into your yard, but it’s simple and far more humane to encourage them to move on without harming them. Coexisting with wildlife is not only kinder, it’s usually much cheaper than pest control. Click below for humane solutions and guidance on helping these animals safely move along.