A police station in Massachusetts got a complaint of a scared, maybe wounded dog spotted on the road late at night.
Imagine the surprise of police officer Carlo Mastromattei when he discovered a little, lonely, scared coyote puppy on a busy highway instead of a domestic or stray dog. Prairie wolves are considered pests in the United States. Coyotes prey on cats, small dogs, and cattle, hence in a number of states, a significant prize is due for coyote hunting.
But would a reasonable person raise their hand in opposition to such a child?
The dog was extremely fortunate that this officer responded to the call rather than one who would calmly deploy a service weapon. Carlo began by taking a look around. He failed to see the puppy’s mother. He knew he couldn’t leave a coyote in danger. Lisa Cutting, the owner of the local dog shelter, discussed what to do with the foundling to him over the phone.
Put on gloves, grab the puppy, cover it in a cloth or towel, and store it somewhere secure till morning. This turned out to be Carlo’s girlfriend’s residence, where the rescued dog sat in a box till dawn. A police officer carried the newborn coyote to the wildlife clinic in the morning. The puppy was evaluated and taken to a rehabilitation clinic, where it was studied for a while before being released back into the wild.
His savior was the inspiration for the puppy’s name. The destiny of the four-legged Carlo in the wild is unknown, but we like to think that this coyote was indeed born under a lucky sign.
