Local Resident Finds Coyote In Their Backyard, Only To Put Up Lost-But-Found Post For Stray Dog

A hilarious case of a suburban mix-up.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• February 24, 2024

In the delightful world of social media misadventures, a recent post on the r/facepalm subreddit has been tickling the funny bones of netizens across the globe.

The tale began when a bewildered homeowner reached out to the Facebook online community for assistance. Their plea was simple: "Can whoever this dog belongs to come get it, please?" 

The concerned citizen reported a mysterious 'dog' had infiltrated their backyard. With children frightened and family dogs on high alert, the poster described the intruder as both "scary and unfriendly." 

A typical neighborhood squabble? Not quite. You see, the twist was as wild as the animal in question, for the furry gatecrasher was no canine escapee but a coyote. Yes, a coyote—looking as bewildered as a cat at a dog show. Cue the collective internet facepalm!

The image accompanying the post captured the animal in a less-than-flattering night-time snapshot. Its eyes were aglow with the flash of the camera, adding a ghostly vibe to the encounter. The comments were a delightful mix of confusion, concern, and a touch of unintentional comedy. 

One neighbor immediately jumped to a Wild West solution, suggesting the coyote be dealt with in a less-than-hospitable manner—hint, it wouldn’t be alive in the end. Can’t have it gobbling up those dogs or cats now, can we?

Another observant soul cleared up the confusion by pointing out that it was, in fact, a coyote.

This person is definitely confused

"Don't let your kids outside with coyotes. They drag off small dogs and cats all the time."

You can be forgiven for mistaking a Coyote for a wolf or a dog. They are closely related.

It definitely looks like a photo taken in the wild.

"This is obviously fake. That's a trail cam picture; no one who owns a trail cam would mistake that for a dog."

Coyotes are related to dogs...but still.

If you find a Coyote in your backyard, are you letting it out or shooting it?

Apparently, that's a small Coyote. They do get much bigger than that.

Who knows? It could be real or just a made-up story to get a little attention.

Even tho Coyotes have been living in America for thousands of years, they have been subject to a pitiless war of extermination by humans

According to this user, as long as the animal is a danger to people and pets, it should be put down.

"We do have a right to kill it if it's a danger to us."

This innocent mistake is definitely one that would get anyone laughing. However, it's important to be vigilant and careful because even tho Coyotes may look like our cute dogs, they can be very dangerous.

We should also keep in mind that this might very well be a fake story to just get a little attention. As some Netizens have stated, some parts of the post look a bit fishy.

As our habitats overlap, it's not just lost pets that may wander into our lives but also the native locals of the land.

So, next time you spot a 'strange dog' in your yard, take a moment before you post. It might just be one of nature's wanderers and not a stray pet.

Jesse