I have to share this beautiful story about Zoe the coyote.

She was born at a wildlife rehab facility after her mother was hit by a car.
Raised by humans she became pretty attached to humans which did not make the Colorado Division of Wildlife very happy. They insisted she be euthanized even though she was re-homed with a fox at the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg, CO..

The law is the law! (Who writes these things?!)

The sanctuary got DOW to agree she could be sent to rehab in Longmont. Six months later she was still bonded to humans. DOW wanted her euthanized. After must discussion a Commissioner agreed she could live, but she had to leave the state. (don’t ask me – I have no idea how that fixes anything)

Zoe the coyote was sent to a wildlife rehab center in Canada.

Now here’s the part which will give you chills. The Wildlife Sanctuary in Colorado will go and pick up animals that need to be rescued. They had learned of a place in Canada because the facility there was holding a lion that needed to be moved. When they arrived, who should be there, but little Zoe!

It truly is a lovely story and I recommend you click through and read it. The African lion is now living more closely to his natural environment vs in Canada and Zoe is safely away from the rules here in Colorado.

Click on the link of the story for the details and some photos. Enjoy!