A young arctic fox found wandering Portland two years ago, alone and far from her natural territory, is capturing hearts in the Midwest.
With her fuzzy ears, round dark eyes and fluffy white coat, the little fox made headlines in Portland in October of 2024. That’s when several people — including an OPB employee — spotted her wandering near Willamette Park.
A few days after the initial sightings, she was captured and taken to the Bird Alliance of Oregon, where she received care for hunger and dehydration. Wildlife officials there confirmed she was a juvenile arctic fox and said she was likely raised in captivity as a pet…