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molliciousj Houston, United States

Today, while driving, I saw a dog run across the road. Feeling sorry for the pup on a cold, rainy night, I pulled my car over to pick it up. Once in, it started freaking out so I turned on the light. It was then that I realized I'd just put a wild coyote on my passenger seat. FML

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molliciousj 19

Okay, so this is embarrassing but you guys asked for it! First of all, I'm a receptionist at a vet hospital so I have a big soft spot for animals. When I saw the little creature run across the road I thought it could be someone's lost pet or a stray doggy looking for shelter. I couldn't just keep driving. The coyote was also pretty small so I assume it was a fairly young one. In my defense, it was super dark out and it's foresty where I live with little to no street lights so visibility is very limited. When I pulled over I saw a glimpse of the fuzz ball in my headlight, huddled under some bushes. I had a dog lead in my trunk that I took out just in case. The pup never saw me though so I was able to walk right up and swoop him. He squirmed a bit but not much which is surprising. Now, I've seen a ton of dogs come into the vet hospital that I work at which are half coyote or wolf and look very similar....so it's a real thing. I'm not entirely crazy. Ha. Anyways, upon setting the coyote in my car when he began freaking out and I turned the light on, there was no mistaking that this was a wild animal. I was face to face with the little guy who was scared to death that he was trapped in a driving machine with an insane girl who picked up a feral animal. Haha. He was jumping around and pacing in my car. I got out and ran around to open the passenger side door. I left both doors open and as soon as he saw an escape he took it and ran off. Just so you know, there were no animals harmed in the happenings of this FML and no damage done to my car (although he did poop in it) but I feel like such a jerk. I'm sorry, poor little coyote. :(

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hazardmuffin 21

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?

Haileyed 12

How did you get it in the car?

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molliciousj 19

Okay, so this is embarrassing but you guys asked for it! First of all, I'm a receptionist at a vet hospital so I have a big soft spot for animals. When I saw the little creature run across the road I thought it could be someone's lost pet or a stray doggy looking for shelter. I couldn't just keep driving. The coyote was also pretty small so I assume it was a fairly young one. In my defense, it was super dark out and it's foresty where I live with little to no street lights so visibility is very limited. When I pulled over I saw a glimpse of the fuzz ball in my headlight, huddled under some bushes. I had a dog lead in my trunk that I took out just in case. The pup never saw me though so I was able to walk right up and swoop him. He squirmed a bit but not much which is surprising. Now, I've seen a ton of dogs come into the vet hospital that I work at which are half coyote or wolf and look very similar....so it's a real thing. I'm not entirely crazy. Ha. Anyways, upon setting the coyote in my car when he began freaking out and I turned the light on, there was no mistaking that this was a wild animal. I was face to face with the little guy who was scared to death that he was trapped in a driving machine with an insane girl who picked up a feral animal. Haha. He was jumping around and pacing in my car. I got out and ran around to open the passenger side door. I left both doors open and as soon as he saw an escape he took it and ran off. Just so you know, there were no animals harmed in the happenings of this FML and no damage done to my car (although he did poop in it) but I feel like such a jerk. I'm sorry, poor little coyote. :(

hazardmuffin 21

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?

radianceepica 9

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.

ManicGypsy 22

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.

molliciousj 19

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.

radianceepica 9

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.

AnOriginalName 19

#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.

SkipBeatOtaku 33

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.

Lang88 13

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

devans00 14

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

snydeeli000 27

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

teresa96706 29

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.

xxBFMVAAMIWxx 18

#137 - 'Murica

Crazc 15

you scared the shit out of him

Norvi 26

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

MrMoofinMan 19

Will you marry me.?

rgearon 8

You obviously completely misunderstood #127's comment.

TheRealPitBoss 17

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..

CoGhostRider 31

The headlights of her car probably had it blind

escobar07 10

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

molliciousj 19

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

molliciousj 19

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

wildstarfall 6

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

fletchy803 10

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

touch_phobia 13

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.

SexiChula91 3

#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.

xxsakuraxx 29

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

orsombre_fml 11

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

oreoeater 21

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

0ss 12

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.

nurchok 15

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

JesterMay 9

Absafriggin adorable though.

FRUITFUCKED 9

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

Billson179 3

I apreciate you helping a dog, but you need to get your eyes checked!

GrimmReefer92 9

You need to get spell check.

LinkandSaria 10

Oooooooooh! BURN!

x3jmac27 22

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

nhbasskid13 23

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

duckie227 22

So judgmental, 182. You need to lay off.

islandsun 1

Your a blast, keep it up

missyfiona89 28

You're

molliciousj 19

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

protected_by_9mm 4

nobody has a pet cyote they are very dangerous and serve no point as a pet

lilmissish 6

No good deed ever goes unpunished OP. Mistakes happen and I assume you learned from this one. At least you have a good heart and attempted to help that's all that counts.

fmlrulesBolt 14

How did that turn out?

an3ph 20

The rare intersection of FML and BMH.

notapotato 12

Lol OP everyone does a few mistakes!

CattiniThePanini 14

I think you mean everyone MAKES a few mistakes

jchantale 7

I had a border collie/ red heeler/blue heeler cross dog. He walked just like a coyote and looked like one in the dark. It's quite possible she thought this coyote was a dog like that.

PrimeStarscream 30

Look out for road runners. :P