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Time of India
23-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Lone puppy fights off a pack of wild coyotes in a viral 45-minute-battle: Watch video
In a real-life episode that seemed like one out of paw-patrol, a lone puppy had to fight off a pack of coyotes. The video of the ferocious battle that took place in a Los Angeles neighbourhood has gone viral all over the internet where people are celebrating the courage of the little puppy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Home security camera footage from Brea, California showed five wild coyotes moving towards an unaware 1-year-old Labrador Retriever-German Shepherd mix stray puppy in the early hours of the morning. The puppy, who is now named Duke, could be seen being attacked by coyotes who were nipping at his heels, sides and face as seen in the video shared with KTLA. However, the brave dog turned, bobbed and snarled at his attackers who began fleeting away as he barked and bit back. He even moved to stand with his back near the shrubs to prevent any sneak attacks from the surrounding scavengers. Looking at him barking and ready to fight, the coyotes remained away from their larger counterpart. Image credits: X/@dogscantwhistle As per the KTLA, the homeowners whose cameras recorded the fight only saw the battle when they woke up and scared the coyotes off. 'He knew how to protect himself, and fight them off and kind of back into a corner against that little area there,' said Melissa Shatynski, the homeowner. 'He was able to fight them off unbelievably.' Two days later, when she saw him still roaming in the neighbourhood, Shatynski called Orange County Animal Care who took him to a shelter. While he was placed for adoption the next day he has now found a home, as per online records. People who have seen the viral video online have been celebrating Duke's bravery and win. They have been commending him for using his instincts and protecting his life from a large pack of coyotes who will be wilder in the ongoing breeding season as they look for food for their young ones. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Don't mess with Cousin Duke! Courageous puppy fights off a pack of coyotes in 45-minute battle," wrote a person on X. "Good boy, got his backside protected and played defense. He was too big for the Coyotes to rush in and swarm" added another.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Watch hero puppy Duke defend street from pack of bloodthirsty coyotes fighting off beasts for 45 agonizing minutes
THIS is the courageous moment a heroic puppy battles a pack of savage coyotes for nearly an hour to defend its local street. The neck-and-neck dog fight was captured on home security footage - and showed five bloodthirsty animals take on the one-year-old stray. 3 This is the moment a heroic pup fought off a bunch of ravenous coyotes in Los Angeles Credit: KTLA 3 Hero dog Duke defended his neighbourhood from a pack of bloodthirsty coyotes Credit: OC Animal Care 3 The pup fought for 45 agonizing minutes Credit: KTLA Now named Duke, the Labrador Retriever-German shepherd mix fought off the ravenous canines in suburban Los Angeles. The epic battle took place earlier this month in the early morning hours in Brea, California. Incredible footage shows the hostile pack of sinister coyotes surround the floppy-eared They take nips at its heels , sides and face, before the The scheming coyotes back off slightly when the lionhearted dog starts to bark and bite back. Duke employs a range of techniques as he growls, bobs and swivels in response to the group assault. Displaying his primal instincts, the pup eventually stands with his back against shrubs to prevent any more flank attacks. The feral scavengers appear to struggle to land a Most read in The US Sun They then start to back off when they realise it is not the best idea to get within biting distance of their larger counterpart. The homeowners who caught the warring factions on camera only saw the standoff when they woke up and scared the whole gang off, according to KTLA. Forget 'Feed the Bear' - Celtic icon Roy Aitken is a dog whisperer now as he makes refuge appeal Homeowner Melissa Shatynski told the outlet: "He knew how to protect himself, and fight them off and kind of back into a corner against that little area there." She added: 'He was able to fight them off unbelievably.' Two days after the taking on the formidable foes, the brave stray pup was seen still wandering the neighbourhood alone. This compelled Shatynski to call Orange County Animal Care to get him taken to a shelter. Duke was up for adoption as of Thursday morning, but online records show he may already have found a new home. His description wrote: "Duke is a shy but friendly boy who loves hanging out with other dogs. "Once he warms up, he enjoys doing zoomies, playing in the pool , and engaging with his handlers." Cute footage posted by Orange County Animal Care showed Duke jumping around in a small pool and happily roughhousing with another dog. They excluded footage of the movie-like battle between courageous Duke and the five coyotes. Read more on the Irish Sun Wildlife experts said that it is currently breeding season for coyotes - which means adults can become more aggressive while finding food for their young pups. This food can reportedly include dogs.
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Watch hero puppy Duke defend street from pack of bloodthirsty coyotes fighting off beasts for 45 agonizing minutes
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS is the courageous moment a heroic puppy battles a pack of savage coyotes for nearly an hour to defend its local street. The neck-and-neck dog fight was captured on home security footage - and showed five bloodthirsty animals take on the one-year-old stray. 3 This is the moment a heroic pup fought off a bunch of ravenous coyotes in Los Angeles Credit: KTLA 3 Hero dog Duke defended his neighbourhood from a pack of bloodthirsty coyotes Credit: OC Animal Care 3 The pup fought for 45 agonizing minutes Credit: KTLA Now named Duke, the Labrador Retriever-German shepherd mix fought off the ravenous canines in suburban Los Angeles. The epic battle took place earlier this month in the early morning hours in Brea, California. Incredible footage shows the hostile pack of sinister coyotes surround the floppy-eared dog. They take nips at its heels, sides and face, before the fearless pup starts to fend off the attacks. The scheming coyotes back off slightly when the lionhearted dog starts to bark and bite back. Duke employs a range of techniques as he growls, bobs and swivels in response to the group assault. Displaying his primal instincts, the pup eventually stands with his back against shrubs to prevent any more flank attacks. The feral scavengers appear to struggle to land a proper hit on the pup as it defends itself effectively They then start to back off when they realise it is not the best idea to get within biting distance of their larger counterpart. The homeowners who caught the warring factions on camera only saw the standoff when they woke up and scared the whole gang off, according to KTLA. Forget 'Feed the Bear' - Celtic icon Roy Aitken is a dog whisperer now as he makes refuge appeal Homeowner Melissa Shatynski told the outlet: "He knew how to protect himself, and fight them off and kind of back into a corner against that little area there." She added: 'He was able to fight them off unbelievably.' Two days after the taking on the formidable foes, the brave stray pup was seen still wandering the neighbourhood alone. This compelled Shatynski to call Orange County Animal Care to get him taken to a shelter. Duke was up for adoption as of Thursday morning, but online records show he may already have found a new home. His description wrote: "Duke is a shy but friendly boy who loves hanging out with other dogs. "Once he warms up, he enjoys doing zoomies, playing in the pool, and engaging with his handlers." Cute footage posted by Orange County Animal Care showed Duke jumping around in a small pool and happily roughhousing with another dog. They excluded footage of the movie-like battle between courageous Duke and the five coyotes. Wildlife experts said that it is currently breeding season for coyotes - which means adults can become more aggressive while finding food for their young pups. This food can reportedly include dogs.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Stray dog who fended off pack of coyotes available for adoption
A young stray dog who fended off a pack of coyotes in the front yard of a Brea home is looking for his own home after he was brought to an Orange County Animal Care shelter. The dog, whose 45-minute battle with at least five coyotes was captured in a now-viral video, has been given the name Duke, and officials say he's receiving training at the Tustin animal shelter. The 1-year-old German shepherd/lab mix is described as a healthy, happy dog who could be an ideal companion and, of course, a good guard dog. 'Duke is a shy but friendly boy who loves hanging out with other dogs. Once he warms up, he enjoys doing zoomies, playing in the pool, and engaging with his handlers. Duke likes going on walks, receiving pets, and sitting for treats. He's a great candidate for new pet owners or seasoned pet parents,' his adoption listing reads. Video shared on OC Animal Care's website shows Duke doing just that, playing with a smaller dog and splashing in a child pool at the animal shelter. It's a far cry from the first video in which he appeared that made national headlines. Security footage shared with KTLA on Wednesday showed the moment Duke was circled by a pack of coyotes outside the home of Steve and Melissa Shatynski in the early hours of May 6. Duke can be seen standing his ground and giving chase when the coyotes approach, but also retreating as necessary. Wildlife expert Rebecca Dmytryk, director of Humane Wildlife Control, said the interaction captured in the home security footage was a prime example of canine communication in action. 'In the video, the dog is submissive going as far as [tucking] its tail and even sitting,' Dmytryk said in an email to KTLA. 'This showed respect to the coyotes that were messaging it to stay away and to back down. It complied and the coyotes responded, leaving it alone.' Dmytryk said the wild animals were displaying 'coyote civility,' which involves messaging that includes an arched back, mouth agape or snapping in the air, which seems to be shown in the video. In some cases, the coyote warnings can lead to a bite if a dog, unlike Duke, doesn't respect their request. 'This was not predatory in nature,' the coyote expert said. 'A lot of people think coyotes prey on dogs, and they do not. Coyotes are not cannibals. They will, however, attempt to communicate with dogs on serious matters such as protecting a food resource or protecting their family, their pups.' Officials say it's currently breeding season in coyote world, and from March to May adult coyotes and their pups are out burrowing and looking for food sources like trash or small animals. Conflicts with dogs, especially large ones like Duke, are something most coyotes would rather avoid. 'He knew how to protect himself, and fight them off and kind of back into a corner against that little area there where the dogs were racing and one kept going around, and he was able to fight them off unbelievably,' Melissa Shatynski said of the dog whose bravery made him an overnight sensation. Officials from OC Animal Care say the video of Duke vs. the coyotes is a good reminder for pet owners to take extra precautions to protect their domesticated animals from wild ones. Animal control officers advise residents not to leave pets unattended, particularly overnight or around dawn when coyotes are most active. As for Duke, he's currently available for adoption or fostering through OC Animal Care. He's currently working on walking on a leash, but otherwise ready for a simpler life with fewer battles for the ages. For more information about reducing human-coyote conflicts, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Yahoo
Video shows dog fend off pack of coyotes in front of Southern California home
A stray dog survived a 45-minute coyote attack earlier this month in Orange County, fending off at least five coyotes that circled it in a residential neighborhood. Incredible video posted on Nextdoor and shared with KTLA showed the dog fighting off the coyotes in the driveway of a home in Brea on May 6. It happened around 5:40 a.m. on Huntley Circle near the 57 freeway, the homeowner said. The video shows several coyotes surrounding and attacking a young Labrador mix that was roaming the neighborhood without a collar. The attack seemingly went unnoticed until the homeowner spotted a coyote outside his garage. 'I pounded on [the window] as my garage door opened. About five or six coyotes appeared from different directions and headed up our hill,' Steve Shatynski wrote in an email to KTLA. 'The puppy headed up the hill amongst the group.' Shatynski posted the video on Nextdoor, hoping someone might recognize the dog and bring it home. The dog was later seen wandering the neighborhood for two more days and even returned to Shatynski's home, he said. Shatynski tried unsuccessfully to corral the dog, but ultimately decided to call Brea police for help. They coordinated with Orange County Animal Care, and at some point, a private trapper responded to capture the dog and bring it to a local shelter. Shatynski said he saw a listing for the dog on the OC Animal Care website, but that listing has since been removed. It's unclear if the dog was reunited with an owner or adopted by someone else. As far as Shatynski could tell, the dog didn't seem to have any major injuries from the attack. The video shows the dog standing its ground, chasing the coyotes off and retreating as necessary to avoid being mauled. The attack has renewed concern among pet owners, who are urged to remain vigilant with coyotes ever present in the area. Shatynski said the dog had barked only once or twice before the attack, and no other noises were heard, so residents cannot always rely on their pets alerting them to threats. With coyote sightings becoming more frequent across the region, animal control officials advise residents not to leave pets outside unattended, particularly overnight or around dawn when coyotes are most active. Residents are also encouraged to remove food sources, such as pet food or fallen fruit, and to use motion-activated lights to deter wildlife. Officials continue to encourage the public to report sightings and share information to help keep neighborhoods safe. For more information about reducing human-coyote conflicts, visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
