Coyote 658, From Lethargy to Energy

The coyote was in terrible shape. Brought to PWC from Nipomo, where he had been found by the side of Highway 1, the adult male was minimally responsive. There were no significant findings on radiographs, but the coyote was severely lethargic and dehydrated, lying on his side – and had many ticks that had to be removed. He was put on an IV and given medications and time to recover.

For the first couple of days, there was minimal change. By Day 3 there was evidence that he was moving around in his enclosure, and his IV was removed. By Day 6 he still was not eating but was able to stand when stabilized.

After a week in care, he was progressing enough to be moved to a larger, quiet enclosure outdoors, where he began eating and could be monitored via a trail camera. After several weeks, this provided evidence that he was alert, eating well, moving normally, and even trying to break out – a healthy sign. A little less than a month after being brought to PWC, Coyote 658 was cleared for release. When the carrier was opened, the coyote leapt out and ran off, proving he was now the very opposite of lethargic.