Mikayla Raines, Creator Behind Save A Fox, Dies at 31
On June 23, 2025, Ethan Raines shared heartbreaking news in an emotional video—his wife, Mikayla Raines, the beloved founder of Save A Fox and popular YouTuber, had passed away. Her death, he revealed, was the result of suicide after a long battle with depression and borderline personality disorder.
Ethan spoke with deep sorrow, explaining how Mikayla was “incredibly empathetic” but also “painfully sensitive,” absorbing every hateful message and personal attack. Despite the love she received, the ongoing cruelty—especially from within the animal rescue community—eventually became too much for her to bear.
Mikayla’s death shocked her fans and the animal rescue world, sparking an overwhelming wave of love, grief, and tribute. Thousands of followers, friends, and fellow rescuers remembered her as someone who poured her heart into every animal she saved. They honored not just her work, but the bright light she was to so many people—and to her daughter, Freya.
Mikayla’s journey began when she was just 15 and met her first fox, sparking a lifelong passion. She later left college to focus entirely on rescuing animals. Her commitment led to hundreds of foxes being saved, including a bold operation that helped shut down a fur farm.
Though she is no longer here, Mikayla’s mission lives on. Her legacy continues through the foxes she saved, the awareness she raised, and the love she gave so freely.
