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BethanyThacker
BethanyThacker: 9 months ago

Is it okay if i can raise a baby coyote as a pet..?

Bc me and my dad found a baby coyote pup on its own and we have it here at home but we are wondering if we should keep it.. and we have no vets or anthing like that here, bc we live in a small town in the middle of the bush so yeah.. Lol but we weere thing of keeping her.

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DKestrel
DKestrel: 9 months ago

Kudos for the sentiment of wanting to help a baby animal, but these things rarely turn out like Disney would have us believe. Unlike your domestic animals, this coyote doesn't have generations of selecting for docile, social traits that will enable it to live alongside you and any other animals/people. It will be very, very good at chasing, killing, obtaining, breaking, and tearing apart things, and will probably be anxious in confinement. Because it will be somewhat used to humans and habitation, it will be bolder in approaching other people/houses when it is older, putting their children and pets at risk. It will be a bridge for diseases it catches from roaming and hunting in its wild life, then spreads in its encounters with humans and their animals. Love the coyote for what it is: a completely wild thing, and don't try to own it in any way. If you really want to feed it, do it at a remote feeding station, away from your house, try not to let it see you leave the food, and wear gloves so that it does not associate food with humans. Essentially, you do it the most good by training it to fear people. Get a puppy dog if you want to own an animal.

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BethanyThacker: 9 months ago
But what im saying is that we found a coyoote pup alone in the bush . now we want to know if we should keep her tilll shes older and can take care of her self
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magnolia30: 9 months ago via iPhone
No you can't it's illegal and very dangerous for you and the pup! And also mothers sometimes hide the puppies In a bush to protect them so there mother could still be alive
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Labster
Labster: 9 months ago

I'm pretty sure that's illegal

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BethanyThacker: 9 months ago
not in my town! lol jk ik they are :) lol
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champo1: 9 months ago via iPhone
You cannot have a coyote as a pet because it's considered a wild animal.They belong in the wild. They are not domestic animals.
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Labster: 9 months ago
In most states you have to get a permit to own a wild animal.
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KingNick
KingNick: 9 months ago via iPhone

Sounds cool I think it's fine my neighbor owns a racoon

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BethanyThacker: 9 months ago
really!? lol Kool :D
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DKestrel: 9 months ago
Actually it's illegal... due to public safety concerns, rabies, etc
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Luvanna
Luvanna: 9 months ago

If you want a wooden leg!

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belle_is_awesome
belle_is_awesome: 9 months ago

I don't think that's a good idea.....

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JoveRmail
JoveRmail: 9 months ago

They're not particularly good pets, but if you keep in your yard and train it well, it might work out. However, many exotic animals become difficult to handle once they grow up. Be prepared to put it down if you have to.

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BethanyThacker: 9 months ago
thats what my dad said lol
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kenned_i
kenned_i: 9 months ago

You could . But as it gets bigger it gets wilder & it might turn on you.

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KrazyKate
KrazyKate: 9 months ago

You should check out this link: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080131235007AAUDFhc

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blakeblood9
blakeblood9: 9 months ago

No, there an wild animal. Put it back where you found. Unless you want cops in ur house and you want to kill animals for food for the dumb thing.

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BethanyThacker: 9 months ago
i dont think we will kill animals for her... and shes too young to be out by her self right now..
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brooke1229
brooke1229: 9 months ago via iPhone

No, a coyote is still a wild animal, even if you raise it for years it will still act like a wild animal

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giraffe12
giraffe12: 9 months ago via iPhone

Maybe u can keep it while it's small and if it's nice while it's bigger u can

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ClaysOnAsk
ClaysOnAsk: 9 months ago via iPhone

They dont have a domestic apreciation and will probly have to be an "outside" dog

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magnolia30
magnolia30: 9 months ago via iPhone

Ok 1. It's illegal
2. It is considered animal abuse because it needs certain things people can't provide to live
3. It will eventually attack you
So please do not take it in :/

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KAM98
KAM98: 9 months ago

no, but if you breed it with a dog, then the pup might be alright. there was a lady who got eaten by her half dog half wolves though, but i dont know about coyotes

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Biggins97
Biggins97: 9 months ago

As a pup it will be fine as it gets older it will get more wild regardless of how good care you take of it, there's a slight chance it works but even then once it gets older keep it outside on a chain , if it goes after anyone or even acts like a bad dog , put it down because it isn't worth getting mauled by your 'pet' , I don't think u can breed it with a dog but if you can I recommend a German shepard

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Biggins97: 9 months ago
It is illegal though
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HumboJumboMan
HumboJumboMan: 9 months ago

Oh don't worry it would make good pet as long as you never let it leave its cage.

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VvDeltaDudevV
VvDeltaDudevV: 9 months ago

I think it's illegal, but don't take it from me, I own a platypus!

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