mikayla raines

Mikayla Raines dedicated her life to rescuing and rehabilitating foxes and other captive-born animals, becoming a prominent advocate through her Save a Fox Rescue organization and extensive social media presence. After obtaining her wildlife rehabilitator license in 2016 and successfully re-homing ten baby foxes that same year, Mikayla Raines established Save a Fox Rescue in 2017. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal sanctuary became a pivotal force in the rescue and rehabilitation of captive-born foxes, particularly those from fur farms and surrendered by owners. Building on her early expertise in bottle-raising animals, Raines navigated initial challenges, securing $60,000 in public donations to relocate and establish the rescue’s primary facility in Rice County, near Faribault, Minnesota, allowing for a significant expansion of her operations.

This monumental effort required approximately $1 million, which was successfully raised through a combination of public donations, facility tours, and merchandise sales, demonstrating her profound fundraising capabilities and community engagement. Her advocacy reached millions globally through her extensive social media presence, amassing 2.4 million YouTube subscribers and 500,000 Instagram followers by June 2025. Throughout her career, Mikayla Raines served as a prominent voice for animal welfare, openly sharing her journey with mental health and living on the autism spectrum to foster a deeply connected and supportive community around her vital work. Her dedication transformed the landscape of captive fox rescue, establishing enduring facilities and a model for large-scale rehabilitation funded by robust public engagement.