Deane purchased this adult fox from a neighbor for $2.50. He intended to make it into a pet, something a fox from the wild doesn't take kindly to. The fox remained wild and eventually got loose and headed for parts unknown.

In the process of escaping, the fox proceeded to try to wiggle through the woven wire fence seen in the background. Viola grabbed him by the tail and hung on, not the recommended procedure for capturing wild animals. It took a number of days for the deep cuts on her hands and arms from his teeth to heal.