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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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. 👇 ua-cam.com/video/de22dzLVNf8/v-deo.html
@@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?
@@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.
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!
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.
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..
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 🤷♀️
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 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.
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. ❤
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😂🤣😂
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.
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
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.
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?
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!
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
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!!!!
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.
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
@@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.
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.
@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
I have a 14-year-old coyote/spitz cross. He only likes our family and cats, interestingly enough; he sleeps with 5 cats. Other people come into the house or when we take him to the vet, he requires a muzzle. Most loving canine I have ever had... just not toward too many animals or people.
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.
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.
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 😽
Well it's good to give these Animals a safe peaceful place to live & I'm glad they are sought after. Dakota is very beautiful and clearly very happy. So The animals say a big "Thank You" & There may be many more to rescue in The future.🦊🐴🐶🐰
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.
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.
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. ❤❤
He’s such a sweet boy and doesn’t belong in the wild now at all. He wouldn’t survive out there or would struggle. So this is his life and he loves it ❤️
@@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
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
@@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
@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
Haha. Turns to mush when you provide the love and even snout grabs. Accepts the horses and really not all other people. Strange to to see a domesticated coyote again. Been awhile. Very cute and he seems to submit and accept you as a leader. Beep beep. The cries and submitting reminds me of pups. They are awesome creatures and deserve our love and appreciation. Even when the farmers a slightly mad. Even when they play jokes upon us. I appreciate you posting this and maybe a year or so since it was, but so very awesome to see. You guys recognize each other. You are his pack. It’s good he has one. Domesticated or otherwise. Even when you realize they don’t fall as easily into it as other canids. Much love and belly rubs.
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?
@@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.
Dakota is absolutely beautiful. He indeed received lot of love, you can easily tell that. I live out in a rural area near open cattle ranches, though it's nice to see the Coyotes in that setting, I do know the local ranchers keep a close eye on them in particular during the calving season. I know they are dispatched during that time of year, but on the flip side you cannot have them killing your calves either. The ranchers respect them, but have the need to control them too. Dakota, just understand you are a very lucky boy, and love your Mommy!
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 😂😂😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️
Dakota reminds me of my feral chow chow. Luna loved me and no one else. No other dog was allowed near her. Great little coyote. When I see them in the wild, they generally go in the opposite direction. No problems.
His little penguin toy is lovely. Beautiful coat on him, but yes, he is treating you like his mate, and he is the alpha. Coyotes work in this pecking order formation i believe and he sees you apart of it but below him.
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.
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.
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.
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
"This is how he wants to live"
[Dakota dragging his ass across the ground]
It's the life we all wish we could live.
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"Nice..." xD
😂
Classic example of why animal actors can be a bit tricky! They write their own scripts and follow their own stage directions! :)
Best comment :D hats off!
He doesn't like people, but he likes horses. Understandable.
Hes a horse girl
lol
Understandstable
People aren’t inherently evil you know. You’re one too btw. What makes you so special?
So true Tom!👍
You can tell he's a domesticated coyote, he's definitely well fed
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."
I think you mean tamed rather than domesticated.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
I never thought of a Coyote as a pet but who knows--------
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.
This coyote was a stand up comedian in his prior life
standup coyedian..
@@herauthon omg...
He used to chase a roadrunner
@@herauthon Wow, I just love this! Thank you, you are so beautiful.
Or a member of the audience
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
That was Dixie
The timing was pretty hilarious
M - "He's just living his life"
D - *Proceeds to drag arse across the cement
Dixie is a girl
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.
Ofc they are animals, let them do their stuff
Meanwhile Mikayla : NOICE
His sweet noises while getting pets♥️ He's lucky to have you♥️
Dakota the coyote is beautiful.
Cannot understand the hatred people have for coyotes and wolves.
They’re the same people that love the poopy pants clown that the electoral college installed. Known as tRump. 🤡💩
I agree. They're beautiful, intelligent and absolutely necessary for the health of the ecosystem.
Mikayla: "This is the way he wants to live"
Dakota: "scratchs his butt on the floor".
Living his best life 🤣🤣🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
The timing there is too funny.
Hilarious!! 🤣😂🤣😂
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
ok...dakota scooting his ass on the concrete made me laugh more than it should have
*nice*
Pwnage797 lol
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. 👇
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@@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?
@@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.
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!
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.
Trinity is like, “That’s my crazy neighbor. The one that hates everyone except the fox lady.”
Sad life 😢
Eat Your Creal lol
"Dakota likes to be alone"
Same buddy, same.
I hear that...
Yup
💯
I felt this
#metoo
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..
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?
I love seeing that bond between you and Dakota it's so adorable. I am also glad that he has the horses for friends.
At least he gets along with the horses and they’re not afraid of him.
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Eat Your Creal shut up and go away self advertiser
damn dood
you need to do that
@Chonker Donker
It's incredible the way Dakota greets the horses with their own language/ body movements! Lifting his paws, nodding/ head movements. Blown away!
Yeah no one else pointed this out. He moves like a horse after Trinity neighs at him.
@@Sarandib22
Wasn't that something?! I watched it a couple times in absolute amazement!
@@sicksock435446 that is so interesting! Thank you. The more you know.
I thought he was marking at first
@@timsexton" This is how he wants to live...."
2:54 "this is just how he wants to live" PERFECT comedic timing.
I've never noticed how similar coyote behavior is to fox behavior. Very educating and entertaining video! Thank you!!
❤❤❤❤how is Dakota haven't seen him in a while
Same genus as wolves and dogs actually
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.
"And thats the way Dakota wants to live..."
Dakota: Feet lift over. Drag the posterior.
"...nice."
Well that’s terrifying...
lol I was looking for this and not disappointed to see this is the 1st and 2nd top comment
not need deworming?
Nice Rick and Morty reference...
P.S coyotes make very similar vocal sounds to foxes I’ve noticed.
Yeah they make a lot of similar sounds, really only difference is the pitch and that coyotes howl but foxes don’t
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 🤷♀️
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."
@@SteveKasian oh that makes a lot of sense, I didn't think about that
@@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.
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. ❤
"He is not a dog or a cat."
You're right, he's baby
He's the best of both worlds
He's a dog duh
For sure not a cat way more a dog thay are wild dogs like bobcats are wild cats don't be stupid
@@wolfguy1912 Cannid, not a dog.
He basically is desert fox doggo.
He's not fat, he's fluffy!
Ah the Gabriel Iglesias reference nice
I didn't even think of that greenox2000
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😂🤣😂
Big bone I say! :)
I'm juicy...
Its amazing how he is around the horses. He's quite the special boy ❤❤❤❤❤❤
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.
"This is how he wants to live."
*butt scratch*
Hahajahha is his option, free will 😅✌
Let him do his stuff, who are we to judge 😆
@@Grepes2 lol
@@lj1393 lolua-cam.com/video/BJqLFuDmdXI/v-deo.html
2:53 "this is how he wants to live"
Dakota: *butt slide*
that was a not safe for work but slide!!!
I was laughing so hard my family though I was insane or crazy 😂
I got an itch then u itch it
Probably has intestinal parasites... she should take care of that
@@Drakey_Fenix Worms.
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
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
"he's a little bit *CHONKY* "
Only the best for cute puppers
HIS COAT IS THIC.....
This channel attracts the best comments around!
Chunky ...
2:54 "This is how he wants to live."
**scooting intensifies**
You would never know Dakota is dangerous by her interactions with you. To quote another person on this thread 'so fluffy and cute'.Love Dakota
"Her" ? Sexist Karen the women said HE is male and they always said he is male . Uu basic sexist creep . 🤡💩🤢🤮🙄😤🤨😮💨🤏👈
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.
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
@Pa Gall Floofy is a word too.
@Pa Gall Floofy is a mix between the words fluffy and poofy. I guess to many he has luxurious fur.
So Dakota isn’t a chonky boi- he’s just literally and figuratively extra. Good to know.
So beautiful Coyote adorables divine God bless all innocents animals 🙏 ❤️ and bless good people who love animals and protect and take care
If Dakota is happy that's all that counts is what makes him happy
. We need to see more of him❤❤
My goodness, Mikayla has too much power, to be able to tame a wild beast like Dakota. Such strength has never before been seen
She's like a Disney princess. She can tame and talk to animals.
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?
Not "tamed", that's not really a thing. Earned their trust and formed a relationship is more like it.
@@tiggywinkle5630 he came from a petting zoo.
@@almac9203 yes that's correct, so he was never "wild" as such and had never been around other coyotes, just people.
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!
Sweet story!!
Grew up with a coydog and it was my best childhood friend.
Awww such a sweet story
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
Do or did you ever worry that a wild animal would turn on you? A unique and amazing story!
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!!!!
I hope little Dakota is doing well!! Please him a hug for me!!
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.
Yeah, not a good idea 😶🙈
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
Badgers? BADGERS? We don’ need no stinkin’ badgers!
@@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.
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.
Dakota is such a cute coyote! I can’t stop replaying!
Super cute coyote. 😍
Ive heard coyotes are feared or something that growls like a wolf
MERHEG
It's great to see people looking out for the Coyotes they need friends too it's very important 🥰❤
He's absolutely adorable with you. He so, so loves you.
You’re a special person, these wild animals love you, they know you love them.
I love how gentle and caring this lady is with animals you can see she really loves them
She is wild in bed though
@@lukealadeen7836 wtf...
@@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
@@GooserMan That was a peculiar and unexpected turn of events.
@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
To me, hearing coyotes calling in the night is one of life's most pleasant and comforting experiences.
😒 lol Have you lived rural? I mean, it’s beautiful but comforting? Nope! But 🤷🏻♀️ they are in my backyard nightly so it gets old.
Yeah, “comforting” is not the word I’d use either! Gives me the chills up my spine!
You have weird fetishes.
Same. I live near open farmland and I hear their cries at night. Hauntingly beautiful.
Em…I wouldn’t call it comforting, but it is pretty cool.
It's amazing how animals can give so much comfort to people ❤
I have a 14-year-old coyote/spitz cross. He only likes our family and cats, interestingly enough; he sleeps with 5 cats. Other people come into the house or when we take him to the vet, he requires a muzzle. Most loving canine I have ever had... just not toward too many animals or people.
2:52
This is how he wants to live...
nice
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.
@@UnfoundHopes name checks out
"Single male intact coyote, never been around other coyotes" HES ONE OF US
My girl got me the PS5 🥲
😂😂😂😂
Nope. He's cute and he take baths. He's a decent being, not an incel.
@@eldron29-a54 calling someone an incel wont make your father love you 😂
Same here, unwillingly
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.
Thank you for being you!!! I am so happy for people like you who give your lives to help the underdogs of this world 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Mikayla: “This is how he wants to live.”
Dakota: scoot-scoot-scoot
That could not have been more perfect 🤣
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 😽
What a heartwarming story!
This is so wholesome that it physically hurts me
Thank you for the work that you do.
@@callmesid5190 Right?!
This animal will still eat anything smaller than it. Including human babies. This is still a wild predator.
Well it's good to give these Animals a safe peaceful place to live & I'm glad
they are sought after. Dakota is very beautiful and clearly very happy. So
The animals say a big "Thank You" &
There may be many more to rescue in
The future.🦊🐴🐶🐰
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.
6:44 Dakota mimicking the horses' movements! My mind is blown :-o
@tnnt05 Watch that segment closely. His movements are "weird" until you realize he's speaking horse.
@tnnt05 He was imitating a horse trot.
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
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.
Yes! This!
I love the way he nearly squirms out of his skin when she's around. So lovely!
oh!! an understatement, he’s in love with her.. he submits to her.
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. ❤❤
He’s such a sweet boy and doesn’t belong in the wild now at all. He wouldn’t survive out there or would struggle. So this is his life and he loves it ❤️
He sounds like a fox. He's beautiful! That coat on him is gorgeous.
@@inthewoods5494 he does smartass
@@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
Came to the comments to say this, he's making fox noises, lol
He looks like a fox and a wolf in one
He hates other canines, but horses are aight 😂
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
@@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
@@moopara7991 wait really?
@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
@pikachu chuuu I'm not sure if you are joking or not....
Haha. Turns to mush when you provide the love and even snout grabs. Accepts the horses and really not all other people. Strange to to see a domesticated coyote again. Been awhile. Very cute and he seems to submit and accept you as a leader. Beep beep. The cries and submitting reminds me of pups. They are awesome creatures and deserve our love and appreciation. Even when the farmers a slightly mad. Even when they play jokes upon us. I appreciate you posting this and maybe a year or so since it was, but so very awesome to see. You guys recognize each other. You are his pack. It’s good he has one. Domesticated or otherwise. Even when you realize they don’t fall as easily into it as other canids. Much love and belly rubs.
Dakota is adorable❣super cute how he talks to you.🐾
"This is how he wants to live."
Dakota: I'm gonna drag ass!
Classic! 😂😂😂
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?
@@ailleananaithnid2566 Humans have kept wild animals as pets for hundreds of thousands of years. Its how we domesticated dogs & cats, birds ect.
At 2:55
He does have a hand to scratch it, lol
@@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.
He's healthy, reasonably happy, and has his one favorite hooman. Looks to me like he's living his best life.
Hooman ♥️ lol
He looks so soft and fluffy
Dakota is absolutely beautiful. He indeed received lot of love, you can easily tell that. I live out in a rural area near open cattle ranches, though it's nice to see the Coyotes in that setting, I do know the local ranchers keep a close eye on them in particular during the calving season. I know they are dispatched during that time of year, but on the flip side you cannot have them killing your calves either. The ranchers respect them, but have the need to control them too. Dakota, just understand you are a very lucky boy, and love your Mommy!
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.
I think with that proper term is tame. Unless bred selectively many times.
Toyota from South Dakota
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 😂😂😂😂😂♥️♥️♥️
You are a amazing lady taking care of these animals. L You are also beautiful yourself thanks again for rescuing these animals.
Dakota reminds me of my feral chow chow. Luna loved me and no one else. No other dog was allowed near her. Great little coyote. When I see them in the wild, they generally go in the opposite direction. No problems.
If you’re the only human he likes, then you really are a Disney Princess. ☺️ A Rapunzel and Snow White Mix.
I Love how you paused and let us in on Dakota's communication with his neighbor horses...fantastic to see.
Dats one lucky coyote to have you as his love............it's clear to me that you tremendously enjoy the camaraderie with him !!! Praise God !!!
That is a beautiful looking male Yote! The bond you have with him is fantastic. He has taken to you.
Dakota says “yeah, you make it educational......imma just going to sit over here and lower the tone”. Heh heh
I just cannot get over how ADORABLE Coyote speak is!!! And as a fellow Thyroid sufferer, I sympathize extra much with Dakota.
he is to cute thank you for taking care of him he has definitely bonded with you
His little penguin toy is lovely. Beautiful coat on him, but yes, he is treating you like his mate, and he is the alpha. Coyotes work in this pecking order formation i believe and he sees you apart of it but below him.
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.
Well said my friend!
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.
Good catch! YAAASSSS!
Foxes are also associated with tricksters and jokesters...
Oh my she's raising an army of tricksters
Dakota looks very healthy and I know you give him so much LOVE. ❤
Thankyou for taking care of him and the others
"Hey horse, whatcha up to?" "Being a horse. What are you up to, coyote?" "Being a coyote. Hey human, whatcha up to?..."
Oh he's so darn cute. I love how he talks.
It's ridiculously cute that he's friends with the horses.
He's amazingly sweet and friendly
So vocal! Absolutely gorgeous, and he's extremely fluffy~ Even his tail is a FLOOOF
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.
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
Some say Felix is the spirit of the tree itself, he is one with the tree, the tree is one with him.
Dakota is absolutely beautiful. He has a beautiful coat. You have done a great job caring for him.
What a handsome man. He is so precious 💞
I've never seen Dakota actually staying in one place for more than 2.5 seconds
3:03
Moves from spot at around 3:21
@Dog Bro IKR? The intensity of his display of affection is matched only by it’s brevity 😂
Dakota is just the CUTEST!!!!
That coyote won the lotto living here......❤
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Great video!!! What a cool animal with personality