Found a coyote, I think

[dave1949]

shouldnt have touched it, let nature take its course.

There is that, but we have been busy and successful in altering Nature's course in many, many ways for a long, long time.

As a species, I'm not sure we have retained the moral right to make such judgments. There are many instances where we are not willing to let Nature takes its course when it is to our benefit. In this case, there are benefits too.

 

[Raspy]

shouldnt have touched it, let nature take its course.

The only thing that changed in nature with the rescue of Sandy, was to deprive a bird of lunch the next day. The upside was an ambassador from the wild to help us all learn about a species we have to live with and may be seriously mis-understood. And indirectly, more about our domestic dogs and ourselves. We are a part of nature and it's easy to argue that we make many mistakes with our "stewardship" of it. Learning more about a species that we attempt to control can only help in our decisions. No harm was done with Sandy's rescue and many have benefitted by learning about her. She chose to live and did her utmost to do so. We just gave her a little help. Based on how it all turned out, it's beyond ridiculous to suggest we should have let her freeze that night.

Maybe you can explain further what you mean by "let nature take it's course" and the benefits of that course with Sandy.

 

[RandyBell]

New one of Sandy guys! She looks like she is doing good!

 

[RandyBell]

shouldnt have touched it, let nature take its course.

Maybe your Mom should have used that advice!

 

[Raspy]

Maybe your Mom should have used that advice!

:laughing: Yep. Some folks just don't get it.

 

[Raspy]

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New one of Sandy guys! She looks like she is doing good!

Beautiful! Look at that intense stare.

Thanks Randy

 

[Happy Gilmore]

Really interesting read! Glad to see everything worked out, beautiful pics as well.

 

[cqaigy2]

Beautiful! Look at that intense stare.

Thanks Randy

That caught my attention too.

 

[Sodo]

Fun story and thoughtfully written!

 

[dragoneggs]

The only thing that changed in nature with the rescue of Sandy, was to deprive a bird of lunch the next day. The upside was an ambassador from the wild to help us all learn about a species we have to live with and may be seriously mis-understood. And indirectly, more about our domestic dogs and ourselves. We are a part of nature and it's easy to argue that we make many mistakes with our "stewardship" of it. Learning more about a species that we attempt to control can only help in our decisions. No harm was done with Sandy's rescue and many have benefitted by learning about her. She chose to live and did her utmost to do so. We just gave her a little help. Based on how it all turned out, it's beyond ridiculous to suggest we should have let her freeze that night.

Maybe you can explain further what you mean by "let nature take it's course" and the benefits of that course with Sandy.

Well said. As an 'owner' or should I say parent of a Coy-dog I am totally on board with Raspy and their family's efforts to save, nurture, and ultimately give up a semi wild animal. The best 'pet' I have ever had was a mix rescued from the wild. There is a lot to learn from experience. There is also an old saying... 'Never criticize a man until you've walked a mile in his moccasins'. My mother said this once and it stuck with me.