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[Sweetbay magnolia]

I keep four pairs of shoes on my front porch for walking, gardening, mail checking, etc.  The other morning 7 of the 8 shoes were out in the front yard.  They had been carried a good 20-30 feet.  The porch is sizable, and protected from the elements for the most part.  Do you think, maybe, a fox or a raccoon might be the culprit?

[Equuleus]

Maybe a dog?  They like to chew on things.  Odd that that many were dragged.  What condition were they in?

[GSPgirl]

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@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:

I keep four pairs of shoes on my front porch for walking, gardening, mail checking, etc.  The other morning 7 of the 8 shoes were out in the front yard.  They had been carried a good 20-30 feet.  The porch is sizable, and protected from the elements for the most part.  Do you think, maybe, a fox or a raccoon might be the culprit?

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The Fox loved my daughter’s shoes and would snatch them off the porch of our cabin in the Rocky Mountains.  

[AuntG]

Some wild animal.

[saltysails]

I would worry about spiders and other bugs in my shoes, if I kept them outside.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

@Equuleus, they were in their "original" condition.  No damage.

Edited to add:  thankfully, the heavy rains that evening had subsided or they could have been a mess.

[Sweetbay magnolia]

@saltysails, one time I put a slide on and there was a toad in there!  I do generally shake them out before wearing (but not always!).

[Equuleus]

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@Sweetbay magnolia wrote:

@Equuleus, they were in their "original" condition.  No damage.

Edited to add:  thankfully, the heavy rains that evening had subsided or they could have been a mess.

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Well from what others said, maybe a fox.  Do you have them in your area? 

Silly animals, they are playing tricks on you!

[Sweetbay magnolia]

Yes, there are foxes in the area.  I understand they are quite playful, especially with their young.

[Drythe]

@Sweetbay magnolia

Once I put on my yard Crocs and there was a Lion Lizard taking a nap in one!  

My guess would be a dog playing doggy games with you.

What was wrong with the one s/he left behind?  : O >