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| Photo courtesy of Ellie Sadler |
On January 18, a very frightened coyote was found in a backyard near Capp and 18th, in the Mission District of San Francisco.
After attempts by local authorities to chase her from the area failed, the female coyote was captured and impounded by San Francisco Animal Care and Control.
It’s not that unusual to see a coyote in downtown San Francisco, but what’s puzzling, was her behavior.
Normally, coyotes try to escape when approached, but this one acted disoriented, as if she didn’t know which way to run. She was petrified. So much so that she buried her head in a corner of a dead end alleyway.
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| Photo courtesy of Ellie Sadler |
One theory is that she hitched a ride in a vehicle some how - maybe in a moving van, a shipping container, or engine compartment, then found herself in the city, far from home. That would explain her behavior, and her physical condition.
On January 22, one of our dedicated volunteer responders transported the coyote from the shelter to wildlife specialists at the WIldlife Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose.
On arrival, the wild dog was too stressed to examine and was given the night to rest.
The next morning, she received a thorough examination and was found to be severely dehydrated and emaciated, weighing only 16 pounds. She was also loaded with ticks and fleas.
She was given fluids and placed on a special diet for starving animals.
UPDATE: January 31
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| Photo by Alex Deutsch |
On January 22, one of our dedicated volunteer responders transported the coyote from the shelter to wildlife specialists at the WIldlife Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose.
On arrival, the wild dog was too stressed to examine and was given the night to rest.
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| Photo by Alex Deutsch |
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| Photo by Alex Deutsch |
The next morning, she received a thorough examination and was found to be severely dehydrated and emaciated, weighing only 16 pounds. She was also loaded with ticks and fleas.
She was given fluids and placed on a special diet for starving animals.
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| Photo by Alex Deutsch |
UPDATE: January 31
The coyote is improving, eating whole food - fruits, vegetables and meat, and is responding to medication for a respiratory infection.
Meanwhile, the media has been contacted. We are hoping someone might have seen this coyote in the Mission District before it was picked up - perhaps someone could help piece together her history.
Please call the wildlife hospital at 408-929-9453 if you have any information.
MANY THANKS TO SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED RESCUE THIS COYOTE.
THANK YOU, SAMMARYE FOR MAKING THAT LONG TREK TO TRANSFER HER!
Meanwhile, the media has been contacted. We are hoping someone might have seen this coyote in the Mission District before it was picked up - perhaps someone could help piece together her history.
Please call the wildlife hospital at 408-929-9453 if you have any information.
MANY THANKS TO SAN FRANCISCO ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
AND ALL THOSE WHO HELPED RESCUE THIS COYOTE.
THANK YOU, SAMMARYE FOR MAKING THAT LONG TREK TO TRANSFER HER!
3 comments:
So glad you are referring him as a Wild Dog, this gives another awareness slant to Coyotes. For Ashley to be able to handle this animal so easily even under sedation really shows just how far down and underweight he is. If you find out more about his journey please let us know. Norma Campbell, IOW
HAPPY YOU WERE ABLE TO SAVE HER...HOPE SHE MAKES A COMPLETE RECOVERY....GOOD JOB TO SOME VERY DEDICATED PEOPLE................LOVE READING ABOUT YOUR RESCUES.......
I hope you get some feedback on this background story. The eyes say it all.
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