After nearly two weeks on the run, Princess of Chaos, a white-coated pet fox with silver markings, is back in human hands and under veterinary care in Columbus. The less-than-one-year-old fox was finally tracked to a warehouse at a recycling facility in the Merion Village area, where volunteers set a trap, captured her, and rushed her to an animal hospital. Her owner says she suffered exposure to rat poison and is being treated, with veterinarians expecting her to make a full recovery.
Volunteers from the search group Lost Pet Recovery say they finally managed to catch Princess of Chaos inside the warehouse after people had spotted her there since Friday, according to NBC4. Rescuers reported that her symptoms matched possible toxin ingestion, and veterinary staff started her on vitamin K while they monitored her condition. The team and the owner confirmed that she is spayed, vaccinated, including rabies, and receiving follow-up care.
Owner Warns Against Impulsive Exotic Ownership
Owner Michael Franklin told NBC4 he obtained Princess of Chaos from a USDA-licensed breeder and secured paperwork from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, but he was quick to add that foxes are far from low-maintenance companions. "Foxes can tear up your house and have pungent urine and costly dietary and medical needs," Franklin said, urging anyone thinking about an exotic pet to do serious research first. He added that Princess will stay on vitamin K for about a month and credited neighbors' tips with helping narrow the search area.
What Ohio Law Requires
Under state wildlife rules, foxes are treated as furbearing animals, and there are specific provisions for possession, shipment, and propagation permits. Prospective owners often have to navigate state permits or other requirements before they can legally keep certain species. The statutes also allow regulators to revoke permits or take other enforcement steps if rules are broken, which makes proper paperwork and suitable facilities a key part of lawful ownership. Full details are available in the Ohio Revised Code and the related Ohio Administrative Code.
Who Helped And What's Next
Volunteers with Lost Pet Recovery, a local animal-welfare effort led by Don Corsmeier, organized the trapping effort and coordinated with veterinary staff to secure the fox. Corsmeier's role with Lost Pet Recovery is noted on regional animal-welfare sites such as United Pet Fund. The owner says Princess of Chaos will be closely watched in the coming weeks and thanked neighbors whose reports helped track her down.
Takeaway
Princess of Chaos' capture wraps up an unusual few weeks for Merion Village and underscores how much care, money, and legal homework go into keeping exotic animals in the city. If you see a loose exotic animal, authorities and rescuers say you should contact local animal control or experienced recovery volunteers instead of trying to catch it yourself.
