24 Individuals Who Believed They Saved a Dog, Only to Discover They Had Captured a Coyote

Coyotes are often mistaken for dogs by well-meaning individuals who think they are rescuing a lost pet. However, these wild animals are not suitable for domestication and can pose a danger to both humans and other pets. In a humorous twist, a collection of stories has emerged detailing the misadventures of people who unknowingly kidnapped coyotes, mistaking them for dogs. From a family who brought home a fox thinking it was a dog to someone who thought they had found a house cat but had actually captured a mountain lion, these tales highlight the importance of being able to distinguish between domestic animals and their wild counterparts.