Hailey Hanestad was five years old when her dad brought her a surprise. Haily’s family lived on a ranch in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, so Hailey was pretty familiar with animals, but that made her no less delighted when her father brought her a furry bundle of joy. This was no ordinary dog, though.
No, that would be too boring. Hailey’s dad had brought her a baby coyote! They named the coyote Wiley, and he very quickly became a normal member of the family.
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He and Hailey became practically inseparable, they loved each other so much. They hung out and played around together just like any young girl and her dog would.
He and Hailey became practically inseparable, they loved each other so much. They hung out and played around together just like any young girl and her dog would.
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Wiley even wore a collar like a regular household dog! Some things made Wiley different, though. For one thing, he refuses to eat raw meat.
Wiley even wore a collar like a regular household dog! Some things made Wiley different, though. For one thing, he refuses to eat raw meat.
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But he still gets baths like a regular dog (though he doesn’t look very happy about that, does he?)
But he still gets baths like a regular dog (though he doesn’t look very happy about that, does he?)
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The family set up an outdoor enclosure for Wiley that functions very much like a natural coyote habitat. They’ve really gone above and beyond in taking care of this coyote who used to just be a defenseless baby animal in need.
The family set up an outdoor enclosure for Wiley that functions very much like a natural coyote habitat. They’ve really gone above and beyond in taking care of this coyote who used to just be a defenseless baby animal in need.
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Of course, Wiley has paid them back again and again with his adoration and love.
Of course, Wiley has paid them back again and again with his adoration and love.
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This family is certainly an unconventional one, but they’re happy live just like this and just with each other. The love they share is amazing! Share away, people!
This family is certainly an unconventional one, but they’re happy live just like this and just with each other. The love they share is amazing! Share away, people!