This Lonely Teenager Became Best Friends with a Fox! // Save A Fox! - an NBClx Mini-Doc

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • Struggling with #loneliness and #mentalhealth issues, at 15, Mikayla Raines made friends with a gray #fox - a rescue animal her mom was carrying for. 12 years later, she runs a non-profit Fox Rescue organization, helping save #animals from fur farms and abusive backgrounds and providing them safe homes and plenty of room for fun and mischief.
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Komentáře • 62

  • @RaGaZzAcCiO23
    @RaGaZzAcCiO23 Před rokem +69

    Makayla, you’re far from weird and I’m sorry to hear you struggled with loneliness as a child. Whoever didn’t want to be you friend, it was their loss. You have heart of gold and were put here to serve a higher purpose in this world.

    • @kari-pekkamakkeli9494
      @kari-pekkamakkeli9494 Před rokem +6

      She's really the foxy fox goddess!🤩 Beat human beings sadly are misunderstood in so many ways and someway outcasts and especially young age is rough, but there's perfect example, she's blooming and tough! ✌️ 💕 &Respect!!!!

    • @kari-pekkamakkeli9494
      @kari-pekkamakkeli9494 Před rokem

      Sorry typos, we are tired and... ;)

    • @johnnyrotten3175
      @johnnyrotten3175 Před měsícem

      Couldn't agree more 💯

  • @epic103
    @epic103 Před rokem +48

    Finnegan Fox is a legend, I wish they showed more of him.

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před rokem +11

      Tried to, trust me! - but he's waaaay more camera-shy than Mikayla's social media makes it seem!! ;p

    • @epic103
      @epic103 Před rokem +9

      @@EtheriumSky - that's weird, because he always seems to be a ham in front of the camera when she records him for Save A Fox.
      But your point is well taken, Finnegan has been known to be moody. Cheers

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před rokem +8

      @@epic103 im sure he's well familiar with Mikayla. Me - a stranger - not so much!

    • @user-js4vr6bg2n
      @user-js4vr6bg2n Před měsícem

      He already gets tons of screentime on the main channel, let him stay minor herem

  • @James_Dandy
    @James_Dandy Před rokem +43

    With such a *_Huge_* number of SaveAFox
    subscribers, it sends a strong message
    of just how much the world opposes
    fur farms. 🌎

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před rokem +12

      Definitely. My original cut actually expanded a bit more on the topic of fur farms, but the story had to be cut down.

    • @Darknessevolves
      @Darknessevolves Před rokem +11

      My ultimate prayer and hope is one day ALL fur farms will be destroyed and cease to exist completely. This all starts with animal lovers like Mikayla and all of us to continue to spread the word about this horrible current predicament and do our best to get it stopped.

  • @hemihead001
    @hemihead001 Před rokem +12

    I love my Floofla . Finny laughing at the end was perfect .

  • @HarryTsopanos
    @HarryTsopanos Před rokem +9

    She is an angel

  • @Shabidoo1
    @Shabidoo1 Před rokem +16

    I really like how right when Mikayla was describing their wildness that you cut to the deer carcass with an alarm bark cut in. Very effective.

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před rokem +4

      Thanks ;) I really loved that shot in general!

  • @ellennewth6305
    @ellennewth6305 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Fantastic video, Mikayla! You weren't a "weird" kid. You were just unique and special in a good way ... and you still are. I so admire all you do for those who can't speak for themselves.

  • @abhayshinde1117
    @abhayshinde1117 Před rokem +5

    She is very nice lady.

  • @johncamp2567
    @johncamp2567 Před rokem +13

    Save-A-Fox benefits us humans as well as foxes and others. Not only joyful to watch, the videos teach us a lot, too.

  • @matthewteague623
    @matthewteague623 Před rokem +8

    I found SaveAFox CZcams channel during the Pandemic. It is pure seratonin on demand, absolutely wonderful anytime your faith in humanity needs a boost.

  • @tamigear1849
    @tamigear1849 Před 11 měsíci +8

    So cute to hear Finnegan at the end! His laugh makes me smile EVERY time!! Love learning more about Mikayla. Did not know she was diagnosed on the spectrum. I have a son on the spectrum and he connects with animals far better than with people too. Keep up the incredible work! You're where you're meant to be! ♥️

  • @veronicaferguson8548
    @veronicaferguson8548 Před rokem +10

    This was wonderful! Mikayla,Ethan and Merri are awesome humans!

  • @nothingbutawraith799
    @nothingbutawraith799 Před rokem +7

    This is so sweet, I know what it feels like to be sort of an outcast and I’m also on the spectrum. You’re one of my favourite CZcams channels that cheers me up everyday. Seeing Dixie, Vixie, Jagger, Finnegan, and all the others warms my heart

  • @darrenduncan1674
    @darrenduncan1674 Před měsícem

    And an amazing fox whisperer was born.😊

  • @sixslinger9951
    @sixslinger9951 Před rokem +11

    Great job on this mini-doc. I've been a supporter of SAF for years. Mikayla and the crew are just great human beings and work hard for this. Oh and the sound of Finnegan laughing at the end was a bonus.

  • @fivestringslinger
    @fivestringslinger Před rokem +19

    Absolutely one of my favorite channels on CZcams. Mikayla and crew are just amazing and they always make me smile. It says a lot that in this video, I knew every fox, cat and dog by name.

  • @user-mq1pq3nr8y
    @user-mq1pq3nr8y Před 2 měsíci +1

    I did'nt have a lot of friends either I was extremely shy did'nt know how to talk to people I didn't know how to engage in conversation when I was with people and still don't Mikala you have a heart of gold

  • @sugarstick6990
    @sugarstick6990 Před rokem +4

    Actual American heroes ❤❤❤

  • @user-mq1pq3nr8y
    @user-mq1pq3nr8y Před 2 měsíci +1

    That's right

  • @KylerWulff
    @KylerWulff Před rokem +12

    You knocked it out of the park with this mini-documentary! I'm a supporter of SaveAFox who regularly follows their social media and am happy it is reaching more and more people!

  • @George89999
    @George89999 Před rokem +6

    I liked the Jagger-cam shots. 😊

    • @KylerWulff
      @KylerWulff Před rokem +3

      Finally we get to see a go-pro on Jagger!

  • @nerdalertnow2257
    @nerdalertnow2257 Před rokem +5

    Thank you, Mikayla. About 2 years ago I viewed snippets of videos of the Rescue and I thought, what in the Sam Hill is going on here!?! I only saw bits of you and a fox on a lawn.....after a while I checked out what was going on and I learned you are on Minnesota (yay!), You have hills, and big rocks and trees - and hammocks and big tunnels, climbing structures, home-made ponds, and kitty cats that the foxes enjoy. That the foxes are rescues from fur farms and other damaging places or situations. That the foxes have tailored large enclosures individually tailored to their needs.....and there is so much more.
    But most of all, you have excellent medical care for each of them, organize yard and play time that keeps all happy and safe -- and you love them to bits (which deep affection is reciprocated by each in her or his own way). Also you get lots of snow, beautiful fall colors which go with the red foxes' for and the pumpkins some love to take giant chomps out of. 😀 You have some play in your home (and pee, but whatcha gonna do?!) rest on your bed, and come up to the window for treats like at some 1960's ice cream stand window. Yay! You care for minks and for other wonderful animals and have a desert fox "pet", Fawzi, of your own who is such crazy fun. What you have given to people who come to your site is deep relaxation and amusement. Former military folks have said the site gives great relief from PTSD and other injuries.
    There is so much more that could be said, but this film gives an account of the beginning that makes it all make sense. Thank you and all the people that make this happen. God bless you and all the fabulous foxes and other animals that are with you. ✨✨✨

  • @MN_Home_Fry
    @MN_Home_Fry Před rokem +18

    So cool to see this mini documentary about SaF. I follow their videos and am glad for any press they receive. Such a great worthy cause.
    Keep up the great work M, E, and the rest of the crew!

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před rokem +5

      I had a great time visiting and filming with them. They're good souls! :)

  • @kexcz8276
    @kexcz8276 Před rokem +5

    Oh my gawd, you did an interview with SAF?! 😃😁. Thank you! :D :3🧡🦊

  • @abhayshinde1117
    @abhayshinde1117 Před rokem +2

    Wow.

  • @queenofdarkness5457
    @queenofdarkness5457 Před rokem +20

    This is really well done and I love it!!! Finnies laugh at the end was so cute ❤❤❤

  • @kari-pekkamakkeli9494
    @kari-pekkamakkeli9494 Před rokem +4

    We just love everything about you and what you do! (Especially Mikayla) Such an passion and... We sometimes forgot that time flies and after hard and long day watching saveafox is better and healthier than BS meds. Goin 💤 soon, you people & all 🦊🦊🦊. . *Ehehee* ✌️, 💕 & respect! Sorry and sad to hear Mikayla had hard past, but surely that's what made what a beautiful human being you are now! We sending warm thoughts to you and all the foxes. Thank you 😊

  • @catsara9114
    @catsara9114 Před rokem +3

    Mikayla, thank you so much for telling your story! It seems you have found your purpose in life: Loving what you do & helping creatures in need 😍

  • @TemmieContingenC
    @TemmieContingenC Před rokem +4

    I love the documentaries made on this cute little place. I like listening to the intricacies and planning that goes into making this fox sanctuary

  • @pou618
    @pou618 Před rokem +3

    Love the fox giggles at the end lol

  • @crousk66
    @crousk66 Před rokem +6

    Finnegan rules 😍🦊🥰🦊🥰

  • @user-mq1pq3nr8y
    @user-mq1pq3nr8y Před 2 měsíci +1

    I like foxes to and want to know more about them

  • @yuenathena2428
    @yuenathena2428 Před rokem +2

    Thanks!

  • @sstteev
    @sstteev Před rokem +4

    Oh yay she's so wonderful

  • @VikarSerey
    @VikarSerey Před 2 měsíci +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @annaesmaili4867
    @annaesmaili4867 Před rokem +6

    This is great
    Thank you so much for all the work you do
    Sometimes it’s better to be in an animals presence that our own kind
    Fantastic work
    Bless you always beautiful lady ♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌺🌺🌺

  • @AKCobra1120
    @AKCobra1120 Před rokem +3

    I'm not a religious person in the least, and I know it's much more likely that life is just a series of random happenings, and you end up where you end up in the universe purely based on random chance. With all that being said, it's still a nice thought to think that just maybe God sent that little gray fox to start Mikayla on her life's mission.

  • @williamassumpcao5365
    @williamassumpcao5365 Před rokem +2

    👏👏👏

  • @chrisandersen5635
    @chrisandersen5635 Před měsícem

    🦊🦊🦊😎😎😎👋👋👍

  • @kirmesfreak291
    @kirmesfreak291 Před rokem +3

    1. shes not a teenager 2. She has a husband/boyfriend living with(the dude at 6:10).

  • @thekakeking9400
    @thekakeking9400 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm not sure how protesting would make fur farmers want to do it more, but I can see how they wouldn't want to engage with the protests.

  • @swissbeats2k
    @swissbeats2k Před rokem +2

    Finnegan for only 2 seconds really?

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před rokem +10

      I really tried! He's nowhere near as trustworthy towards strangers as he is to Mikayla! Even with her around, he refused to come out from hiding for most of the day! sorrrriiee!

    • @KylerWulff
      @KylerWulff Před rokem +3

      At least we got to hear him laugh at the end.

  • @somerandomguyfromthebeyond1821

    So there channel got hacked

    • @EtheriumSky
      @EtheriumSky  Před měsícem

      Is that SAF channel? or is there some issue on my EtheriumSky channel that I'm not aware of? CZcams or where? Can you please clarify what the issue is, so that i can check?

    • @somerandomguyfromthebeyond1821
      @somerandomguyfromthebeyond1821 Před měsícem

      @EtheriumSky it's back up and running now but they got hacked a few hours ago by some elon musk worshipping texhno bro

  • @Darknessevolves
    @Darknessevolves Před rokem +8

    ❤❤❤❤ love mikayla so much she has opened my heart to giving humanity a shot that hopefully more people want the best for these beautiful animals then the evil horrible ppl that torture and kill them. This world would be such a better place if more were like Mikayla and her husband Ethan. Thank you SAF for doing everything you do. I will do my part as well and help animal rescues and organizations by donating when I can ❤