Dakota Coyote Education!

[@Starman_Dx]

"This is how he wants to live" [Dakota dragging his ass across the ground] It's the life we all wish we could live.

[@eatyourcreal9365]

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[@dacrammers2594]

"Nice..." xD

[@abirdkilledmeh]

😂

[@jso6790]

Classic example of why animal actors can be a bit tricky! They write their own scripts and follow their own stage directions! :)

[@oleugh]

Best comment :D hats off!

[@pupilmonk]

I like how she's trying to be all educational and serious and the coyote just scratching his ass on the ground my all-time favorite video is the one where the Fox runs off with her phone laughing her ass off the whole time almost died

[@user-ck9lm6xi1o]

That was Dixie

[@DM-qd7gw]

The timing was pretty hilarious M - "He's just living his life" D - *Proceeds to drag arse across the cement

[@melnaobrooks4933]

Dixie is a girl

[@kenyonbissett3512]

Oh and Dakota is a loner and likes it that way. Next thing you see is him talking to the horse, the horse responding. Then he gets flirty with the horse and they take it inside the shelter, hehe.

[@Grepes2]

Ofc they are animals, let them do their stuff Meanwhile Mikayla : NOICE

[@tobalinac6781]

It's incredible the way Dakota greets the horses with their own language/ body movements! Lifting his paws, nodding/ head movements. Blown away!

[@liites7730]

Yeah no one else pointed this out. He moves like a horse after Trinity neighs at him.

[@tobalinac6781]

@@Sarandib22 Wasn't that something?! I watched it a couple times in absolute amazement!

[@tobalinac6781]

@@sicksock435446 that is so interesting! Thank you. The more you know.

[@Handle70770]

I thought he was marking at first

[@tobalinac6781]

@@timsexton" This is how he wants to live...."

[@Rozebunny14]

His sweet noises while getting pets♥️ He's lucky to have you♥️

[@Pwnage797]

ok...dakota scooting his ass on the concrete made me laugh more than it should have

[@RandomHandleLol1738]

*nice*

[@RNKel1]

Pwnage797 lol

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

He probably has an issue with his bum. Blocked glands or worms and it's not a laughing matter from what I've heard from dog owners. It's very uncomfortable and it's not good to leave them like this. Check out this video, first one I found. 👇 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpaVY5ewgbuBnJo

[@StuWright]

@@sylphofthewildwoods5518 i`m sure shes had him checked for worms ,and blocked glands, are you so blind that you cant see she cares for the animals properly?

[@sylphofthewildwoods5518]

@@StuWright Your rudeness is totally out of line. Sometimes things don't occur to people unless they have experienced them. I don't want to see an animal in pain and you can just FO.

[@lewie]

This coyote was a stand up comedian in his prior life

[@herauthon]

standup coyedian..

[@vexiPz]

@@herauthon omg...

[@joezuru3753]

He used to chase a roadrunner

[@normitabarranco3378]

@@herauthon Wow, I just love this! Thank you, you are so beautiful.

[@reubendaly827]

Or a member of the audience

[@tomadamo3226]

He doesn't like people, but he likes horses. Understandable.

[@barbararab6390]

Hes a horse girl

[@ziliohneland9593]

lol

[@DenGuleBalje]

Understandstable

[@bennu547]

People aren’t inherently evil you know. You’re one too btw. What makes you so special?

[@blueinfinite5940]

So true Tom!👍

[@davidca96]

He has the friendliest coyote eyes ive ever seen, if that makes sense. You can tell how a canine is thinking by their eyes, theres a "wild" look that you see in wild coyotes and especially wolves. When they get used to people, their eyes change, the look becomes calm, hope im not the only one that can see it.

[@fletchqc9900]

Could be probably because of theis slow blinking. In many animal groups, slow blinking means that the animal is calm and doesn't want to fight you. The reason why is because closing their eyes for a long period of time is revealing a weakness, wild animals want to keep their eyes open in case an enemy would show up.

[@barkbork7528]

I think you're mistaking "alert" for "wild". A lot of animals will look alert at the sight of humans, which makes photos of them where they don't look alert exceptionally rare.

[@davidca96]

​@@barkbork7528It could be, the wild ones being always on and the ones used to humans let that guard down and thats what I am seeing in the eyes.

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

I never thought of a Coyote as a pet but who knows--------

[@kenegerton7512]

I've seen that look myself in the coyotes that steel my chickens. After a few interactions, they become nonchalant and passive about my presence and even playfully about me chasing them.

[@a.r.p.9112]

At least he gets along with the horses and they’re not afraid of him.

[@eatyourcreal9365]

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[@antagonisingbison287]

Eat Your Creal shut up and go away self advertiser

[@itsalex8965]

damn dood

[@itsalex8965]

you need to do that

[@itsalex8965]

@Chonker Donker

[@MyDreamIsAStory]

Trinity is like, “That’s my crazy neighbor. The one that hates everyone except the fox lady.”

[@Grepes2]

Sad life 😢

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

Mikayla: "This is the way he wants to live" Dakota: "scratchs his butt on the floor".

[@ajnachakraguy]

Living his best life 🤣🤣🤣

[@kpimpis180]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@nightponyinrface6009]

The timing there is too funny.

[@Cyn12345]

Hilarious!! 🤣😂🤣😂

[@paulsmith8212]

Dakota is one beautiful coyote. Was wondering if he needs his anal glands squeezed. My dog every so often needs hers squeezed. It would be hard to imagine Dakota being aggressive towards anybody or anything. He seems always so good humored. I grew up with a white Lab and he was always the most loyal baby I’d ever seen . Always wagging his tail and happy . Then one day the Culligan man gets bit. The mailman is growled at shortly after . I can’t believe Casper would ever do that . Then I watched him one day become aggressive with a delivery man and then from then on he changed from a roaming happy wondering neighborhood dog to strictly an indoor dog with me and walks on a leash . He was even happier being with me . But I understand now what your saying about Dakota. Casper was my big baby and Dakota is yours. He is a beautiful pup. You do an incredible job and you’ve sacrificed your life for these creatures in need . There is a place for you someday and you will be rewarded I’m pretty sure. I enjoy the video’s . I like Finnegin fox and all the animals. Stay safe... Paul, St Petersburg Florida

[@bioactivebb]

I rescued a young coyote that had been hit by a car last night, he was doing well when they accepted him into the emergency wildlife facility. His back legs didn’t look so good so I’ve been worried he won’t be able to released, but seeing how happy this sweet boy is makes me feel really hopeful for him!

[@iffyfox9749]

He seems like such a good boy, so floofy and cute. His whimpers are so adorable, you can tell you're one of his favorite people

[@iffyfox9749]

@Pa Gall Floofy is a word too.

[@QUINTUSMAXIMUS]

@Pa Gall Floofy is a mix between the words fluffy and poofy. I guess to many he has luxurious fur.

[@cr4zypeopl3]

Dakota is such a cute coyote! I can’t stop replaying!

[@xJeian]

Super cute coyote. 😍 Ive heard coyotes are feared or something that growls like a wolf

[@rahmamarouf5044]

MERHEG

[@CoyoteWildFlower]

So excited to see Dakota! When I was 8 years old my dad rescued a coyote pup so I grew up with her. When it was time to release her to the wild she wanted nothing to do with it. She lived with us 18 years and had quite an impact on me and the way I relate to wild things. Coyotes make friends, like cats, on their own terms. She was very high strung, as she got older she got so she would only come to mom to be petted after I moved out. But she was a great friend when I was young, she would try to get me to crawl in her dens with her. Pretty sure she's why I do well with wild and exotic animals, she brought me up right!

[@lucypher5200]

Sweet story!!

[@MaynardCrow]

Grew up with a coydog and it was my best childhood friend.

[@x_void_princess_x]

Awww such a sweet story

[@dorissparrow8869]

Loved your comment: “she brought me up well”. I understand that; was raised on a farm and the dogs pretty much raised me. Have a closeness to animals that humans do not understand for the most part

[@p-dub7422]

Do or did you ever worry that a wild animal would turn on you? A unique and amazing story!

[@curtisunit]

I used to sleep out in the desert in a sleeping bag all the time. I used to hear them yelping away and they would get pretty close. Great sound. I was always a little trepidatious down deep but I just sensed that we would all be fine. Never a problem. I miss that sound. Nice to hear yer fella chatting away.

[@Yv_ea]

They're cute, but its good to remember most are dangerous too. She's trained to deal with wild animals like these, I wouldn't let a wild coyote in a forest come near me.

[@bestrickie2]

P.S coyotes make very similar vocal sounds to foxes I’ve noticed.

[@bluestang9530]

Yeah they make a lot of similar sounds, really only difference is the pitch and that coyotes howl but foxes don’t

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

Hmm I haven't heard foxes make many noises except that screaming that sounds like a child being murdered in the woods at night. The only time I've seen them laugh or yip is on this channel. This coyote made a whole range of noises and funny yips but I guess they don't seem that similar to me 🤷‍♀️

[@SteveKasian]

Also, there is the proximity factor; Dakota has lived his life around foxes more than other coyotes, so he's naturally going to "speak their language" a little more than "his own."

[@carmengogeidnas9670]

@@SteveKasian oh that makes a lot of sense, I didn't think about that

[@neuralvibes]

@@carmengogeidnas9670 You are correct. Coyotes have the widest vocal range of all canids, so they are definitely more vocal and more expressive than foxes - or at least they have the option to be, if they want to.

[@aandjay]

I love how gentle and caring this lady is with animals you can see she really loves them

[@lukealadeen7836]

She is wild in bed though

[@aandjay]

@@lukealadeen7836 wtf...

[@GooserMan]

@@lukealadeen7836 If you look up there is a 100 dollar note, and if you look down there is a knife in your chest, and boom you’re dead

[@aethulwulfvonstopphen8013]

@@GooserMan That was a peculiar and unexpected turn of events.

[@GooserMan]

@THE BEST sounds like I have a call, I need to take this. Also I left a gas grenade of warcrime of the highest order next to you, The pin has been pulled. Good luck

[@rubiksfaq9214]

My goodness, Mikayla has too much power, to be able to tame a wild beast like Dakota. Such strength has never before been seen

[@gangrenousgandalf2102]

She's like a Disney princess. She can tame and talk to animals.

[@tiggywinkle5630]

She is pretty amazing, but Dakota was never wild, has always been in captivity and has never been aound other Coyotes...I think Dakota came from a small zoo?

[@maverick2560]

Not "tamed", that's not really a thing. Earned their trust and formed a relationship is more like it.

[@almac9203]

@@tiggywinkle5630 he came from a petting zoo.

[@tiggywinkle5630]

@@almac9203 yes that's correct, so he was never "wild" as such and had never been around other coyotes, just people.

[@donnawin234]

Thank you so much for taking Dakota He's such a sweetheart I understand the other rescues what they're saying because once they have their own pack they will take him out pretty fast. Bless your heart He is such a doll baby

[@DylanLav13]

"Dakota likes to be alone" Same buddy, same.

[@jaxonwright2243]

I hear that...

[@Remetski2401]

Yup

[@natashabrooks4188]

💯

[@Chevroletmontecarlo]

I felt this

[@timmussmann5143]

#metoo

[@ashtonderojas821]

"And thats the way Dakota wants to live..." Dakota: Feet lift over. Drag the posterior. "...nice."

[@NorwyysTheShitposter]

Well that’s terrifying...

[@naylisyazwina6836]

lol I was looking for this and not disappointed to see this is the 1st and 2nd top comment

[@n07w4tU7hnk]

not need deworming?

[@jamesrogers47]

Nice Rick and Morty reference...

[@justtheinstinct4893]

"he's a little bit *CHONKY* " Only the best for cute puppers

[@craigbielsky115]

HIS COAT IS THIC.....

[@rs5570]

This channel attracts the best comments around!

[@glennjones6574]

Chunky ...

[@sportsygirl8]

I love seeing that bond between you and Dakota it's so adorable. I am also glad that he has the horses for friends.

[@saralynfosnight5139]

I love the way he nearly squirms out of his skin when she's around. So lovely!

[@MartyHelbig]

oh!! an understatement, he’s in love with her.. he submits to her.

[@tinaespino7874]

I Love how you paused and let us in on Dakota's communication with his neighbor horses...fantastic to see.

[@jeffinetlyjeffbi9770]

I really admire people that can work with animals like this. Ive currently got a badger living under my house and we kinda started a friendship. I don't recommend trying to be buddies with a badger though.

[@Brandi.Nicole]

Yeah, not a good idea 😶🙈

[@datonecommieirongear2020]

european badger or honey badger? First is finer but second, the fact you already started a friendship is either ignorance/stupidity or you got balls as big as the badger and that's cool

[@jimjustice581]

Badgers? BADGERS? We don’ need no stinkin’ badgers!

[@jeffinetlyjeffbi9770]

@@datonecommieirongear2020 North American badger actually, dunno if it's a he or she but it's actually got a pretty docile nature. Definitely not typical badger behavior.

[@lauralishes1]

I feed wild foxes and deer every night. They don't come near me and most of the time I don't even see them except sometimes I catch their eyes with the light from my torch so I know they are there and the food is always gone really fast. Update: they are now sitting in the same spot every night waiting to be fed, and are even coming to eat the food when I'm standing a few metres away. If I talk to them, like they even saying "hi" they back off. I wanted to try and help the little one get through the winter and live past 14 months which is the average age for a wild fox in the UK. They can live to 14 in more rural areas and 20+ years old in captivity.

[@grundyb]

Dakota loves you so much! He give you more kisses then my rescued Australian cattle dog gives me after 4 years. That’s so sweet! Thanks for showing them your love. ❤

[@ebinecksdee9872]

"He is not a dog or a cat." You're right, he's baby

[@FIRSTNAMELASTNAME-zt4kf]

He's the best of both worlds

[@wolfguy1912]

He's a dog duh

[@wolfguy1912]

For sure not a cat way more a dog thay are wild dogs like bobcats are wild cats don't be stupid

[@AnonEyeMouse]

@@wolfguy1912 Cannid, not a dog.

[@The_Roamerttk]

He basically is desert fox doggo.

[@stardust949]

LOL!!! You know that coyotes have a reputation for representing the "jokester" or "trickster"---right? Him butt scooting just as you were saying "So this is just the way he wants to be..." LOL!! Classic.

[@victoriabaker4400]

Good catch! YAAASSSS!

[@Isa-it8bv]

Foxes are also associated with tricksters and jokesters... Oh my she's raising an army of tricksters

[@danis.9130]

He's not fat, he's fluffy!

[@GreenOx-yo6nk]

Ah the Gabriel Iglesias reference nice

[@danis.9130]

I didn't even think of that greenox2000

[@carmelrose6327]

My dad said I was Chubby in front of my seven-year-old nephew he got mad at my dad and said my antie is Not Chubby she's just Fluffy ....I guess I'm Dakota cousin....who would have known....lo!! l😂🤣😂

[@weirdboyrox]

Big bone I say! :)

[@ryanwaldrop2473]

I'm juicy...

[@pandabunnypandabunny3034]

You guys are doing gods work. Its so nice to see some happy stuff esp in light of whats going on in our world right now. Sending thanks & appreciation from Oakland, CA!!!!

[@taradevine6026]

He sounds like a fox. He's beautiful! That coat on him is gorgeous.

[@whatabsolutehorsesh1t]

@@inthewoods5494 he does smartass

[@davidlane1248]

@@inthewoods5494 go listen to any of the foxes from those rescue ranch videos. This coyote looks and sounds STRIKINGLY similar. Doesn't sound like a husky at all

[@polyrhythmnix9723]

Came to the comments to say this, he's making fox noises, lol

[@Randompersony]

He looks like a fox and a wolf in one

[@dragonmeddler2152]

To me, hearing coyotes calling in the night is one of life's most pleasant and comforting experiences.

[@Brandi.Nicole]

😒 lol Have you lived rural? I mean, it’s beautiful but comforting? Nope! But 🤷🏻‍♀️ they are in my backyard nightly so it gets old.

[@bmell1252]

Yeah, “comforting” is not the word I’d use either! Gives me the chills up my spine!

[@BhaskarKashyap]

You have weird fetishes.

[@wandaruth3833]

Same. I live near open farmland and I hear their cries at night. Hauntingly beautiful.

[@s.e.e455]

Em…I wouldn’t call it comforting, but it is pretty cool.

[@SensationalBanana]

I just cannot get over how ADORABLE Coyote speak is!!! And as a fellow Thyroid sufferer, I sympathize extra much with Dakota.

[@CrispOffTheBlock]

I've never noticed how similar coyote behavior is to fox behavior. Very educating and entertaining video! Thank you!!

[@suquanahill1567]

❤❤❤❤how is Dakota haven't seen him in a while

[@Wolfie54545]

Same genus as wolves and dogs actually

[@william.youare6736]

Also, just like it seems like Dakota has picked up the horses body language, I swear he acts like I ke the foxes he was raised with.

[@varnacat8310]

Dakota doesn't allow anyone to change his water so he makes sure you're visiting him every single day. What a smart guy he is 😻❤🐺 I met the same issue at my shelter with some cats who would only accept me for changing their food or cleaning their cages. So i had to be there everydays, or even had to foster the most demonstrative ones not to have complains with my volunteers and employees. And once at my home (or let's say once they'd have obtained what they were willing for) they'd never show any kind of agressity anymore. Even had a kitty girl who literally "refused" 3 adoptions + a foster home. People would love her beacause she was a very little adult cat who'd stay small all her life long. But she destroyed everything everywhere she got adopted. So she was returned to us the 4 times. She was also every days escaping from any cage or any enclosure she was placed in. Noone could catch her back until i would arrive and she'd run to me at the first call. After recuperating her from 4 homes and from all around the shelter everydays i finally brought her home. It took her 10 minutes to visit the whole place and get adjusted. After these ten minutes, she stepped next to me on the caoch purring as i never heard her doing since that day, and she spend the rest of her life at my side. Just to say that when an animal who struggled in his life is chooses you, it's often to offer some unconditional love. Dakota is just one of them. And you're the human he wants to be with for the rest of his life. So enjoy all this time you can share with him 😽

[@tobalinac6781]

What a heartwarming story!

[@callmesid5190]

This is so wholesome that it physically hurts me

[@Teencat]

Thank you for the work that you do.

[@tobalinac6781]

@@callmesid5190 Right?!

[@timothyfauble3183]

This animal will still eat anything smaller than it. Including human babies. This is still a wild predator.

[@jonathanstein1783]

He's healthy, reasonably happy, and has his one favorite hooman. Looks to me like he's living his best life.

[@joyporcella81]

Hooman ♥️ lol

[@eisernenfuchs123]

So vocal! Absolutely gorgeous, and he's extremely fluffy~ Even his tail is a FLOOOF

[@jacksonbrowne6693]

He gives up his belly to you. The ultimate sign of submission and trust to a human. He is so sweet. You two were meant to be

[@pedrobriceno9191]

I love Dakota! This video made me wonder about the "Ever Elusive" Felix. was he a house fox? Tell us about him. he seems to spend all the time on the tree and does not socialice with you or the other foxes.

[@reubendagreat]

Felix seems like the only fox that can make it in the wild. He looks like a fox that can be rehabliitated and released back into the wild or a sanctuary

[@leetheflea4096]

Some say Felix is the spirit of the tree itself, he is one with the tree, the tree is one with him.

[@ryanwalsh5019]

2:53 "this is how he wants to live" Dakota: *butt slide*

[@choochalah]

that was a not safe for work but slide!!!

[@midnightmoon8693]

I was laughing so hard my family though I was insane or crazy 😂

[@ragnarok9098]

I got an itch then u itch it

[@Drakey_Fenix]

Probably has intestinal parasites... she should take care of that

[@NatalieBryden]

@@Drakey_Fenix Worms.

[@ziggystardog]

So Dakota isn’t a chonky boi- he’s just literally and figuratively extra. Good to know.

[@TheExiledTexan]

2:54 "This is how he wants to live." **scooting intensifies**

[@Alb_01]

I was always a little sad when we saw Dakota on his own in the field, but he always looks like he is enjoying life and he couldn't be anywhere better than with you. I can't say I have a fav animal on these SaveAFox videos, but Dakota is so adorable!! I'm glad he is being looked after by you all.

[@gregst7406]

Well said my friend!

[@Apollo_Mint]

02:53 “other than that this is how he wants to live” - Dakota drugs his butt on the concrete. Perfect comic timing Dakota! What a character 😂😂😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️

[@PerfectPrimarch]

You can tell he's a domesticated coyote, he's definitely well fed

[@jakemitchell1671]

I don't think "domesticated" is the right term, but I do see your point. He's a wild animal that's been raised around humans. Clearly he has bonded and sees her as his "mate."

[@CrniWuk]

I think you mean tamed rather than domesticated.

[@realitysend]

"This is how he wants to live." *butt scratch*

[@vivianamieres]

Hahajahha is his option, free will 😅✌

[@Grepes2]

Let him do his stuff, who are we to judge 😆

[@lj1393]

@@Grepes2 lol

[@eatyourcreal9365]

@@lj1393 lolkzbin.info/www/bejne/eHvUfXmredKXjqs

[@EnfinLibreNM]

Oh he's so darn cute. I love how he talks.

[@lizross4844]

I do love him and the horses! Their curiosity is really cute towards each other. It's nice he at least has some other animal interaction, on his terms of course :)

[@nonjaninja4904]

I'm honestly surprised by how cute and sociable these coyotes can be. I have to worry about them getting my chickens but they seem like cool little critters.

[@dorissparrow8869]

Dakota the coyote is beautiful. Cannot understand the hatred people have for coyotes and wolves.

[@scottmcandrew9642]

They’re the same people that love the poopy pants clown that the electoral college installed. Known as tRump. 🤡💩

[@judithwerner5301]

I agree. They're beautiful, intelligent and absolutely necessary for the health of the ecosystem.

[@tikhongilson3770]

Rancher and shepherd propaganda. They should buy donkeys if they're worried about wild predators.

[@MyDreamIsAStory]

If you’re the only human he likes, then you really are a Disney Princess. ☺️ A Rapunzel and Snow White Mix.

[@vicki4849]

Thank you for the education about Dakota! Never would have believed he would be anything but loveable to all. Glad you are his friend M! Tell Dakota to love everyone! I would not have thought him as fat, I just thought he had thick fur. He is beautiful just the way he is!

[@chuniquepaceno470]

Until recently was the human companion of a coydog, who kept me company for 12 years before leaving this earth. She was the best companion this old guy's ever had, so gentle, so smart, so loving. Dakota's attitude reminded me a lot of my dear Josie. I couldn't help but notice Dakota shared one trait I found so endearing about Josie: he doesn't seem to have that need to lick your face all over at every opportunity that he can. Josie would sniff my face but seldom lick, which allowed me to get closer to her as she was so snuggleable, I loved to bury my face in her thick neck fur. But as a guard dog she was totally worthless as she was always pretty timid around strangers unless accompanied by me. Another weird, endearing trait she had was the only time she ever barked was when she was expressing happiness, never in anger or aggressively. I sure do miss her and really enjoyed watching Dakota.

[@xXFeralArtsXx]

"Single male intact coyote, never been around other coyotes" HES ONE OF US

[@antoinettecunningham7462]

My girl got me the PS5 🥲

[@karlypearl9701]

😂😂😂😂

[@eldron29-a54]

Nope. He's cute and he take baths. He's a decent being, not an incel.

[@devinmay6881]

@@eldron29-a54 calling someone an incel wont make your father love you 😂

[@MisterJohnDoe]

Same here, unwillingly

[@mariewintzer2245]

6:44 Dakota mimicking the horses' movements! My mind is blown :-o

[@victoriabaker4400]

@tnnt05 Watch that segment closely. His movements are "weird" until you realize he's speaking horse.

[@amandasmith1236]

@tnnt05 He was imitating a horse trot.

[@sirhabanero647]

pretty sure he's just scratching himself against the fence here, canines tend to do that with their heads when you scratchum good on the backside

[@KKIcons]

Yeah, I noticed that too. Horses communicate in body language, and he and the horses were greeting each other. I would like to see more footage of their interactions. I have learned from some trainers to mimic this horse greeting by letting the horse sniff my closed fist. Props to Dakota as a liberty trainer in that he was able to bring them over and keep their interest.

[@DAnmawL1]

Yes! This!

[@nirotecnologia]

2:52 This is how he wants to live... nice

[@UnfoundHopes]

I mean, don't all guys want to live that way deep down inside? Being left alone in our space, getting to see our mate and able to drag our asses across the ground when we feel like it.

[@supersonictumbleweed]

@@UnfoundHopes name checks out

[@xeddtech]

He's so fking adorable. I was quite fortunate to have an encounter with a wild coyote here in Eastern Canada. Not sure if he had seen humans before but he was alone, and I was on the beach behind my house fishing. I seen him scouting the area out, I had fish laid out ready to cook for lunch. After a while he got the nerve to come closer and I threw him a fish. While I ate mine, he took his a little bit away and lid down to eat it, casting glances over my way. I'll never forget the lil guy. He never showed any aggression towards me, just a bit of skittishness at first. But he (or she?) was beautiful and I was blessed by their prescence..

[@brotherericus]

okay you got me emotionally invested in this coyote now. Is there any chance for an update on the little feller? Did you ever see him again?

[@imadetheuniverse4fun]

Anyone else still just come back and rewatch all the Dakota videos because we miss our best boi?

[@sdivine13]

Wait what?

[@imadetheuniverse4fun]

@@sdivine13 He's alive and well just for the record! It's just that she can't post videos of him anymore due to a hostile neighbour that hates coyotes. Just re-read my post and I realize it can come off bad. Sorry!

[@kaiyotee2475]

@@imadetheuniverse4fun oh thank god

[@SeanJohn127]

@@imadetheuniverse4fun what happened with her neighbor?

[@imadetheuniverse4fun]

@@SeanJohn127 I don't know that we ever got an update. I did see a single frame of Dakota in a recent video. Felt like SaveAFox's way of reassuring that he's doing well!

[@bizzleblue38]

"This is how he wants to live." Dakota: I'm gonna drag ass! Classic! 😂😂😂

[@ailleananaithnid2566]

Humans who keep wild animals are frustrating. Thank you for the work you do. So he's bonded to you, what happens if you leave and, you know, have a life? Will he accept another human being as a caretaker? (Probably female.) How long do they live in captivity?

[@chriswilson9331]

@@ailleananaithnid2566 Humans have kept wild animals as pets for hundreds of thousands of years. Its how we domesticated dogs & cats, birds ect.

[@fae_gavan7582]

At 2:55

[@nota7660]

He does have a hand to scratch it, lol

[@karenprior3435]

@@ailleananaithnid2566 Dear Aillean, I agree with you totally, and unlike the person underneith and another commenter who seems to think it's the norm to shoot an animal like this do not think just because we can keep wild animals that we should, it's wrong not allowing animals their own families and pack or herd etc. their natural behaviours and to live at peace and just protect them in their own natural habitat but I don't think this young lady will ever leave Dakota. I know I would rather die than do that if I were her. He would certainly die of a broken heart at least without her. That's what I was concerned about as she is an already very busy with the fox's young woman who would obviously want to just be a young woman at some point, that's why I felt concern for Dakota getting desperately lonely without her but the comments have been heard as we can tell from this video so hopefully she will come and see him every day now.

[@Verityization]

My mother had a cousin who adopted a baby coyote in South Dakota in the 1940s. It was his pet, and as loving and well-trained as a domesticated dog.

[@Ay-xq7mj]

I think with that proper term is tame. Unless bred selectively many times.

[@IAmJKey]

Toyota from South Dakota

[@rustyturner431]

I have no experience with Coyotes, but I got adopted by a family of Lynxes when I first came to New Zealand. They were great companions and kept my acreage pretty free of rodents and rabbits (a real problem here). What surprised me is that they acted just like bigger versions of house cats and got along famously with my bit ginger tom. And BOY could they purr! The older two are long gone, but the daughter still lives with her mate on my old property and she still recognizes me when I visit. Now, I have been adopted by a fox family and a solo raccoon, all of whom are very human-friendly. My shepherd/husky mix dog loves them and my squirrels, but my 18lb puss cat is less tolerant, especially of the raccoon, who is quite fond of cat food. And, no, I've never been bitten by the foxes, although the big male will nibble my fingers if he thinks there is a treat in it for him.

[@symphony_suits2578]

Aw!! You can tell that she dedicates so much time to every animal! They're so unconditionally loved and trained so well!🥰

[@majesticmeditations7502]

Dakota is just the CUTEST!!!!

[@sarahhardy8649]

Dakota says “yeah, you make it educational......imma just going to sit over here and lower the tone”. Heh heh

[@jeaniecain5522]

Its amazing how he is around the horses. He's quite the special boy ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Gappasaurus]

Mikayla: “This is how he wants to live.” Dakota: scoot-scoot-scoot That could not have been more perfect 🤣

[@MarkusfromH]

I like the calm interested look you have when you observe Dakota communicating with the horses! ( 06:41 - 06:56 ). Thanks for sharing this live animal communication with others! :)

[@petrakhor3513]

Watching Dakota talk to the horses made me smile! I think I could watch that all day :)

[@jamesbenton1346]

You are a amazing lady taking care of these animals. L You are also beautiful yourself thanks again for rescuing these animals.

[@brentyoungens22]

I need a Save A Fox Rescue documentary in my life asap.

[@melissabryan3043]

Dakota looks like a big fox and sounds like a fox! He's so adorable! Thank you for taking care of him!🙏🐾💜🐺

[@neilpk70]

"Hey horse, whatcha up to?" "Being a horse. What are you up to, coyote?" "Being a coyote. Hey human, whatcha up to?..."

[@flowersafeheart]

Oh my gosh!! What an honor to be such peaceful friends with this beautiful creature who is so extremely selective about his friendship. Those adorable noises.

[@ncwordman]

I'm so happy Dakota has you, trusts you, and likes you. Life is so sweet, with someone to care for us, and for whom we care too.

[@corywest263]

You are an amazing woman! Dakota is blessed to have you taking care of him 🙏🏽❤. God has put rescue on your heart.

[@viviennea.293]

He is adorable. He makes noises similar to the foxes.

[@crystalquartz11]

The sounds he makes are similar to foxes 🦊❤️ What a cutie! 🐺❤️

[@jaybug564]

Dakota is literally my favourite, I love your videos with him. He is always such a sweet happy boi, I just can’t imagine him aggressive. I also could not see him somewhere else, he belongs with you!

[@lg5152]

I love Dakota and I love his relationship with Mikayla. He is happy and content. His life is perfect!

[@richiemyshrall1397]

Boot scooting once again🤣!! So hard to believe that he doesn’t like anybody else?? Dakota is so cute.......

[@tiggywinkle5630]

IKR?, no wonder the petting zoo situation didnt suit Dakota!

[@iceman3434]

You’re such a beautiful person for doing what you do. It’s really amazing to see the bond between you two and it’s clear that you really love this little guy.

[@x00p3]

He's so cute! I just want to squeeze him but he'll bite my ankles!

[@almac9203]

Mikayla has a superpower. Apparently even Finnegan can bite people he doesn't like.

[@WhutADrag]

Oh wow, that's actually really amazing that he's made friends with the horses! I was a bit worried that they'd be afraid of being housed right near a predator animal - but they seem to adore him, and he likes them too!! Him trying to talk to them at the end there, my goodness - he really looked like he was trying to trot like them! That's so cute, I thought he'd ignore them at best but he's trying to actually learn their language, my heart ;O;💖

[@mowermen1762]

@Green Mamba Games Dakota could probably give the horse a nasty bite but no way that would truly hurt the horse On the other hand the horse could easily step on Dakota

[@sicksock435446]

It looks like he's trying to scent mark near the horse fence. He ain't trotting, his pissing.

[@mesummika569]

I had a coyote and he was the most loyal beautiful creature. So smart and the love in him was amazing. I miss him every day. He truly was like the other side of who I was. I know he gave me everything he ever was.

[@MaynardCrow]

I too was molded at an early age by a coyote. I believed for a long time he was inhabited by the soul of a long dead shaman of our tribe.

[@jungjeru3348]

2:54 "this is just how he wants to live" PERFECT comedic timing.

[@jimmysjamin1]

It's great to see people looking out for the Coyotes they need friends too it's very important 🥰❤

[@TinaWangTingXiu]

Could never be too early to watch Dakota the coyote!

[@runee60]

I adore coyotes so I sure appreciate the information. You are very fortunate to have such a joyous bond with such a precious soul and he is enjoying a very good life

[@_honestly_7015]

He hates other canines, but horses are aight 😂

[@storyjumper]

Really and truly horses are weird in that they can get along with a lot of creatures, as long as they feel safe a horse is (generally) chill, and other animals like that. Probably helps horses aren't predators

[@moopara7991]

@@storyjumper horse are being used a lot in therapy, there's a whole emergent field of horse aided therapy for different mental conditions. I have no idea how effective that is though. But might stem from that exactly

[@ulty1472]

@@moopara7991 wait really?

[@storyjumper]

@pikachu chuuu they are not predators in the way a wolf or cougar are predators... and I'll be perfectly honest I've never heard that, much less seen that and I grew up on a farm that had both cattle and horses together. Sure, a horse can and will stomp on anything, cows too, they even bite. But hunt them to eat them? Nah. Maybe if they're starving and desperate

[@randomalex5119]

@pikachu chuuu I'm not sure if you are joking or not....

[@saliston]

he's just beautiful. Looks like a large fox.

[@burntblonde2925]

You’re a special person, these wild animals love you, they know you love them.

[@gailboots1072]

You are such a lovely person to care for these animals! Dakota is precious! I love seeing him haha...his little love whine for you is adorable!

[@jonathanlick8513]

"my plan was to send him away to another coyote rescue" -dakota walks away slowly

[@No.0.o.0]

the timing of the "that's just the way he wants to live" made me laugh so many.

[@lisascheunert7688]

Really wonderful. 😊 Warms my heart to know there are people like yourself that dedicate their lives to helping these animals. Thank you for all you do. ❤❤

[@karenprior3435]

Thank you for giving us a talk on your devoted Dakota, beautiful name by the way and so happy to hear and understand now that he is living the best life hopefully that he can lead. May he see you as much as possible every day as you are all and everything to him please? He has good taste. The horses do provide some company which is fantastic.

[@4wilmo]

Dude, having grown up in southern Alberta where coyotes are so abundant and subsequently universally hated for eating everybody’s pets and are hunted aggressively for being an inconvenience, I flipping love seeing them in situations where their normal social behaviours can be observed. Seeing their behaviour when they’re feeling secure is such a pure experience for me 😭 I love it, Dakota’s the cutest bb floofer boi

[@Selsmittenxo]

Yes! So cute 😭💞

[@4wilmo]

@Russ Hardy what in the actual crackhead energy is this comment I love it 😂

[@anthonywills2691]

They're cute til they eat your loved pet

[@alissonmatarazzo9038]

I let my gsds kill a coyote trying to get into my livestock, feels bad I could let it go....

[@SPIndustriesF23]

@@anthonywills2691 maybe you should be taking better care of your pets like keeping them indoors instead of blaming a wild animal for behaving like a wild animal...

[@SFStransit]

I've never seen Dakota actually staying in one place for more than 2.5 seconds

[@TChunky]

3:03

[@TChunky]

Moves from spot at around 3:21

[@suekhorasani8878]

@Dog Bro IKR? The intensity of his display of affection is matched only by it’s brevity 😂

[@spincycle8285]

Thank you for being you!!! I am so happy for people like you who give your lives to help the underdogs of this world 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻