You're a good person. :) Maybe keep a flashlight in the car for the next time you find an animal to rescue in the dark?

Since you were able to catch it so easily, aren't you slightly worried about the possibility it had rabies? Animals tend to be less fearful when they have rabies and are easier to sneak up on and catch because they are usually confused. A lot of times an animal with rabies may act tame even if it is wild. You really need to be more careful when picking up strays, because even if it actually was a dog, it could have still had rabies.

Poor coyote. At least he will have a story to tell his pups someday! And at least you didn't try to keep him like some people would.

Yeah, I realize that. You are 100% correct. Like I said though, I work at a vet hospital so I have been vaccinated. I am not too terribly concerned. If I start drooling and slurring my speech though, I will worry. Haha.

Ah, didn't think about that you may have already been vaccinated as a precaution for work. I'm glad you were vaccinated, and that the worst that happened was having to clean poop from your car.

#127, coyotes aren't always the nasty, mean animals some people imagine them to be, especially when they're in environments that bring them into close contact with people. I sometimes see coyotes while I'm mountain biking, and they act more calmly than I've seen some domesticated dogs do. Also, coyotes are known to interact with and sometimes breed with domesticated dogs, especially feral/homeless dogs. My aunt recently rescued a dog from Mexico, and after a bit of research, we've found out that the dog is half coyote, also known as a coydog.

But everyone needs to remember, #132, that coyotes are WILD animals and should usually be steered clear of. Where I used to live, there was a pack of them in my neighborhood, and they were the size of small wolves. The pack wasn't afraid of humans, and we had to reenforce a fence to keep them away from our dogs. And the pack still ended up getting mine. So I don't hold coyotes in any good light, and I'm in a generous mood when I don't scowl at the mention of one. But it digress, OP, I still greatly admire what you did in trying to save a little doggy, even if that doggy ended up a coyote.

You should of shot it and cooked it. Make some mean coyote stew

This is one of the best FML evah! I'm glad OP didn't get bit or anything bad.

138, many people probably don't know that though.

138, I enjoy your comment but would like to argue that it's not as logical for people to assume that there was even such a thing as a rabies vaccine. Where I live, there are no animals with rabies so such a vaccine would not be required. Animals traveling to my location would have to stay in isolation for a few weeks to ensure they don't bring such diseases to the islands.

#137 - 'Murica

you scared the shit out of him

I'm so glad you replied! I was really wondering how you caught the animal.

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Will you marry me.?

You obviously completely misunderstood #127's comment.

OP don't worry my wife picked up a puppy about 6 months ago, it was literally on its death bed had tht far gaze in it's eyes, well brought it home healed it and now we have a pet coyote..

The headlights of her car probably had it blind

why do you give a flying **** what anyone thinks

I really appreciate that. Thank you. :) I will definitely take more precaution when stopping for a strange animal next time. Lol.

Yeah, it's definitely not a standard thing. I did it because I had the option and I worry about weird stuff like that.

to be fair ive mistaken a cyotoe as a dog first time walking with my ex second. time I was driving with my friends each time I wanted to catch "the poor puppy" and help it

You were just doing what you thought was right. Makes you a hero in my book. -your fellow animal lover

I agree that coyotes aren't wild and nasty, but they, like any animal, CAN have rabies and people should understand that before risking interaction. I love animals and I'm training to be a vet myself... I love animals more than life itself, and that includes coyotes, but you should always keep rabies in mind when dealing with any animal you don't know. The OP had a vaccination, I'm not talking about him/her, just reminding that just because coyotes aren't vicious doesn't mean they can't be dangerous.

#143 its come sense tho. I've never worked in a vet hospital yet I figured that since they have to cone in contact with animals that a vaccination would be a precaution.

When you say that the pack ended up getting yours......I'M SO SOO SORRY!!!!!!! I can't imagine having to lose my Zoey in such a horrible way! TT_TT

You did the right thing, except checking! No harm done, but I bet the poor fellow is afraid of humans for life!

I don't see why so many people disliked this comment?

Don't. feel. bad for trying to do something you perceived to be right. It was an honest mistake and I hope it doesn't. make you think twice the next time you see an animal in need.

You have a big heart, it's the thought that counts...

Absafriggin adorable though.

This is really sweet. You're a very compassionate person.

You need to get spell check.

Oooooooooh! BURN!

You are an idiot. She said it was pitch black and she couldn't see.

135, there are definitely people who need it more than 119, he only missed one letter in a word, so lay off.

So judgmental, 182. You need to lay off.

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#120 I appreciate your compliment. I'm not judging your grammar. Heh. :)

I think you mean everyone MAKES a few mistakes