Andrea Athie was driving down a lonely road when she came across an injured “homeless dog” screaming for assistance.
Andrea came to a halt and rescued the frail dog, only to discover that it was suffering from a fractured leg. Andrea recognized the dog had been running over and rushed him to the nearest vet clinic for assistance.
The grateful “dog” cuddled with his rescuer and covered her with kisses on the way to the clinic. Andrea was surprised to learn that the puppy wasn’t even a dog when she arrived at the clinic. Andrea discovered that the shy and calm baby was actually a wild coyote after visiting the veterinarian.
The coyote was in bad shape, and his health was deteriorating due to several internal injuries. To get the ailing coyote the attention it needed, the vet clinic contacted a wildlife rehabilitator. Sadly, despite his best efforts, the coyote succumbed to his injuries and died after five days at the wildlife hospital.
Andrea is heartbroken, and her memories of the pleasant car journey with the caring coyote are haunting her. It tears our hearts to learn that our animals receive no timely medical attention. Let us be more compassionate and understanding of our wildlife and provide them with the expert assistance they require. Make a public announcement.
