Clifton police urge residents not to call 911 for every fox sighting

So tonight we're here right off of Valley Road in Clifton. This is the area where neighbors tell us the majority of the fox sightings have been coming from over the last several weeks and months. So tonight we're going to take a look around see if we can see any in front yards backyards that people who live here have been describing to us. It was early this year that I seen it for the first time. I was surprised. I thought it was Maybe a rabbit, but it was bigger than that. But just because you see a fox, Clifton police want you to know you don't have to automatically call them. Instead, they want you to read this flowchart. Unless the fox has attacked someone, they say you should assess its behavior. If it's aggressive, disoriented, or injured, call animal control. Otherwise, you can leave it alone. Just running right down the street. I mean, it was not bothering anybody. It didn't look like it was any threat or anything. Moved fast. Local police also reminding residents to keep their pets inside when they do see a fox. Resident Zane Paulo all too aware of that, as she believes a coyote, but possibly a fox... Killed her cat. Unfortunately, we found her over there by the trees and there was actually nothing left, only head and front paws. There was absolutely nothing left. The main points to remember, don't ever approach, feed or attempt to handle a fox, especially after one tested positive for rabies in neighboring Little Falls at the end of October. So it doesn't look like there are too many foxes out here for us in Clifton tonight. Haven't spotted any, but just remember there is guidance from police if you do see one. For now, in Clifton, I'm Christine Qualey, News 12 New Jersey.