Iowa man fighting to get back his 'emotional support' coyote
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Matt Stokes, of Waterloo, says he started caring for the coyote as a pup in April. His pack had built a den in an old shed on Stokes' property, but eventually moved on, leaving the young animal behind.
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Orphaned Baby Giraffe Famous For Friendship With Dog Has Died
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I'm walking my dog and we are confronted by a pack of aggressive coyotes. I carry a firearm. Depending on the state, can I fire the gun into the air to scare
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Wisconsin wolf population growing, but new hunt still in doubt
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Iowa man wants custody back of his emotional support COYOTE
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Calgary man has warning for pet owners after coyote attack
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Wolves killing fewer cattle in Wyoming than in Montana, Idaho
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Iowa man fights to regain custody of emotional service coyote
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Iowa man fights to keep his pet coyote
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Have you come across any interesting wildlife news? June 27, 2012
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Mount Pleasant man wrestles coyote, saves dog from attack –
Trophy Bucks of Iowa - Check out this black coyote just killed in NE Iowa. #trophybucksofiowa #iowa #hunting #predator #coyote #coyotehunting