Found a coyote, I think

RandyBell · Dec 21, 2012

John thanks for the update, she looks good and sounds be getting along good, you guys should be proud.:thumbsup:
Randy

Bubbanewf · Dec 21, 2012

Take it to them. Soon it will need to be tube fed rather than bottle as that does not work well for long.Tube feeding is easy once you know how but need catheter tube etc . And handling a wild animal is dangerous. You never know which one has rabies in its blood or a number of other diseases .
There was a man who raised a raccoon for months before the man came down with rabies. It can stay dormant in some cases. But for the animal's sake, take it in. They will know what it is when they see it.
I came across a pup in the woods on the Hatfield mcCoy trails. It would not touch any human food I had with me. But was big enough it should have. It had strange eyes and I realized it was a Coydog. I left it so its mother would come out of the woods. Your poor little fella was probably dropped when they burned that area. Mom probably carried away all she could. Sad.

Raspy · Dec 22, 2012

Bubbanewf said:
Take it to them. Soon it will need to be tube fed rather than bottle as that does not work well for long.Tube feeding is easy once you know how but need catheter tube etc . And handling a wild animal is dangerous. You never know which one has rabies in its blood or a number of other diseases .
There was a man who raised a raccoon for months before the man came down with rabies. It can stay dormant in some cases. But for the animal's sake, take it in. They will know what it is when they see it.
I came across a pup in the woods on the Hatfield mcCoy trails. It would not touch any human food I had with me. But was big enough it should have. It had strange eyes and I realized it was a Coydog. I left it so its mother would come out of the woods. Your poor little fella was probably dropped when they burned that area. Mom probably carried away all she could. Sad.

Bub,

Sounds like you only read the first page.

Look at post number 393 to see where we are now.

Raspy · Dec 22, 2012

Randy,

Thanks for the comment!

She is doing well, but we're going to see to it she gets more rabbit. And I hope she can get a male to live with. Then she will be stable and happy. At that point we can work with her in a very healthy and stable mental condition and really learn more.

I'm so happy how things have progressed! It would have been a big mistake to drop her off in the mountains near here and never know her fate. And knowing she escaped the animal control folks is also a huge gift. My hat is off to Southwest Wildlife for their amazing amount of care and understanding.

Seeing her now so tall and healthy and strong really makes me happy. What a girl!

Thanks to you too, for really getting it.

Bubbanewf · Dec 22, 2012

You are right about that. I will get the hang of things eventually!

She is all grown up and looking good. I know how you must feel. At least she is safe.
Each year we watch deer with fawns grow up eating apples under our trees that we no longer pick.
Then in the fall, we try not to think about all the neighbors who are shooting anything that moves on their properties. I dont hunt and dont kill many animals anymore. Copperheads pretty much the only exception. Once you hunted two legged critters that shoot back, it seems like an anti climax.

And I dont care for venison that much. But, since my wife has already hit deer twice, I can see a need for limiting the numbers. Just try to keep my mind off of it. Up North they are starting to have the same problem with bears. Bears in the back yards, on the decks, in the road, garbage cans, etc.
Its getting too crowded and animals lose out. Maybe we should open our borders to a few million more people and tear down some more woodland for trailer parks, gas stations, and banks. Seems to be one on every corner.

RandyBell · Dec 31, 2012

Hey John they posted a picture of Sandy today on their facebook post, she looks really good and seems adjusted well to her surroundings. You and your wife should be Proud, she has come a long way from that cold, wet, starving bundle you saved.:thumbsup:

Randy

Raspy · Dec 31, 2012

RandyBell said:
Hey John they posted a picture of Sandy today on their facebook post, she looks really good and seems adjusted well to her surroundings. You and your wife should be Proud, she has come a long way from that cold, wet, starving bundle you saved.:thumbsup:

Randy

Randy,

Thanks for the note and the nice comment! Hope you have a wonderful New Year.

I can't find the Facebook post! Help!

Cheers,

John

DABSGT · Dec 31, 2012

Hi Raspy,

Happy New Year from Connecticut.

Any news on Sandy? Did u come up with a rabbit fund? If not how about an address where donations in her name can be sent?

Raspy · Dec 31, 2012

Not yet, but I'm working on it. I'm meeting with the Humane Society in January in the Bay Area to get some ideas to help Southwest Wildlife. I'm looking forward to getting Sandy as settled and stable as possible. We'll learn the most from her and have the best relationship with her when he is the happiest. I'm so sorry she isn't here with us right now, but being at Southwest is the best place for her.

Happy New year and thanks for following up on this. It really means a lot to me to know some of you are staying in touch and interested in her.

Cheers,

John

TMR · Dec 31, 2012

Raspy said:
Randy,

Thanks for the note and the nice comment! Hope you have a wonderful New Year.

I can't find the Facebook post! Help!

Cheers,

John

I see (on Facebook) what appears to be a coyote howling in a X-Mas Eve post? Sandy? TMR

BMod · Jan 1, 2013

Raspy said:
Not yet, but I'm working on it. I'm meeting with the Humane Society in January in the Bay Area to get some ideas to help Southwest Wildlife. I'm looking forward to getting Sandy as settled and stable as possible. We'll learn the most from her and have the best relationship with her when he is the happiest. I'm so sorry she isn't here with us right now, but being at Southwest is the best place for her.

Happy New year and thanks for following up on this. It really means a lot to me to know some of you are staying in touch and interested in her.

Cheers,

John

I think there are a lot of us still lurking, waiting to hear the next tid bit of news....

RandyBell · Jan 3, 2013

John I couldn't find their post from that day, it had like 12 pictures in it of animals from this year, but I did save the pic of Sandy!

Raspy · Jan 3, 2013

Randy,

I think you have some kind of "special" powers.

Thanks for that pic, it's beautiful!

John

Mace Canute · Jan 3, 2013

BMod said:
I think there are a lot of us still lurking, waiting to hear the next tid bit of news....

X 2! This thread about Sandy is one of the best on TBN! :thumbsup:

cqaigy2 · Jan 3, 2013

Mace Canute said:
X 2! This thread about Sandy is one of the best on TBN! :thumbsup:

:thumbsup:

RandyBell · Jan 4, 2013

John I don't know about special powers, unless that includes aggrevating my wife! I do keep an eye out on Southwests posts for Sandy, something told me to save that one for you. I will save anymore I spot of her and post them for you. How is BeiBei hanndling Sandy being gone?

Randy

JohninCT · Jan 6, 2013

Raspy said:
Randy,

Thanks for the note and the nice comment! Hope you have a wonderful New Year.

I can't find the Facebook post! Help!

Cheers,

John

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Southwest-Wildlife-Conservation-Center/137012473021378?sk=photos_stream

Mace Canute · Jan 6, 2013

Boy oh boy! I love this picture! She's absolutely beautiful!

jerrybob · Jan 6, 2013

John......I just read this post from the beginning for the first time. Remarkable story on Sandy and the heartfelt care and support you and your family have provided her. You absolutely did the right thing and have my admiration for being a very caring, supportive and nurturing person. Great job with Sandy and a wonderful story.....thanks for sharing.

dave1949 · Jan 17, 2013

This is an interesting study on how and why wolves and dogs are different in terms of domestication ability. I would assume some of the same types of factors apply to coyotes.

Why wolves are forever wild, but dogs can be tamed