It was great to read again of Roger Musselle’s tireless efforts for the welfare of foxes and wildlife in our area – “Fantastic Mr Fox” (The Argus, December 17).

They are beautiful creatures and I am one of those who, for many years, have fed them every day. They are always sitting waiting for me and know as soon as my dog is let out to spend a penny before bed that food will follow.

My dog is a miniature and the foxes have never tried to attack him. There have even been times when they have jumped out of the hedge to tease him and try and play with him but he just barks and they run away.

When my children were younger, we kept two rabbits in a hutch in our garden. The foxes never tried to attack them. We always made sure the hutch was covered and secured from early each evening.

The foxes have become fairly tame and have their own personalities, although I would never attempt to try and stroke one of them although I can get to within a couple of feet and they are not scared.

I love to watch their nightly feeding routine. When they have eaten enough they bury the remainder in my garden, covering it up with their noses.

During the summer, when the babies were teething, they tended to chew the edges of our wooden garden furniture and wires connecting our garden lighting. Luckily it was low voltage.

I put a stop to this by putting out hide dog chews which they love. As well as cat or dog food they like occasional sweet things.

I used to live in Woodingdean and know of Roger’s Wildlife Rescue and the great work he does.

This year I have decided to send family email Christmas cards only and will donate money usually spent on this to Roger towards his care of the foxes.

I feel this is a far better use of my money than spending it on cards and postage stamps.

So happy Christmas to all my friends – now you know why you didn’t get a card this year. Maybe I can convince them to do the same next year.

Val Staveley, Hove