Pet Fox Captured after Escape Lasting Two Weeks

Incident Date:
02/17/2026
Location:
Columbus, OH - USA
Facility Name:
Facility Type:
Exotic Pet (E)
Incident Category:
Escape of animal (EA)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Fox
Animal disposition:
Recaptured

Summary:

COLUMBUS, OH – Princess of Chaos, a pet fox that escaped from her owner in the Merion Village area, has finally been captured after nearly two weeks of being on the run.

Lost Pet Recovery, a team of animal recovery experts founded by Don Corsmeier, captured the white-coated female fox with silver markings on Monday morning. Princess disappeared on Feb. 4, when she got outside and hopped a fence, according to owner Michaell Franklin, who posted a report on Pet FBI. “She is a fox, she is spayed, has all her shots, rabies etc.,” Franklin said in her message. “She is a house pet… despite being a ‘wild animal.’

Lost Pet Recovery was able to trap Princess in the warehouse; unfortunately, rat poison had been present in the building. Princess was immediately taken to receive veterinary care and treated for possibly ingesting the toxin. Currently, she is expected to make a full recovery from her ordeal. “Initial blood work came back good with results pending on clotting times, and she will be on vitamin K for a month as a precaution,” Corsmeier said.

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