While wild animals inherently possess survival skills and have little need for human intervention, they too sometimes crave a moment of respite and a touch of affection.
LouAnne Brickhouse, a passionate animal advocate residing in Los Angeles, California, understands this deeply and consistently offers her care and support to these beings. She has a remarkable ability to soothe them and provide what they require exactly when they need it.
Several years back, she spotted an animal on her trail camera roaming around her home. The moment she identified it, she instinctively knew how to respond.
Her Cherished Companions
Initially, LouAnne assumed it was a stray dog, but it turned out to be a female coyote standing at her doorstep.
Where many might react with fear and attempt to scare it away, this compassionate woman took a different approach. Sensing that Stevie, as she affectionately named her, was exhausted, she allowed her the space to rest.
Then, she took an unexpected initiative. Even though Stevie was no house pet but a wild creature, LouAnne brought her a selection of dog toys to lift her spirits.
The way Stevie responded to this fluffy gesture proved LouAnne’s instinct was spot on. She instantly developed a fondness for the toys and expressed her gratitude towards LouAnne in ways only a grateful recipient could.
Although Stevie never fully settled in LouAnne’s backyard, she frequently returned to bask in the joy of playing with these plush companions.
During her visits, she often rested her head on those soft toys to take sweet naps, a sight that touched LouAnne deeply.
What struck LouAnne most, however, was Stevie’s unique behavior concerning her toys.
“Unlike our dogs, she has never destroyed the [stuffie], and she never carries it away,” Brickhouse shared on her Instagram profile. “It always remains somewhere on the balcony.”
Day after day, Stevie’s delightful presence filled LouAnne with happiness, which she reciprocated by bringing fresh toys that made the coyote ecstatic with each visit.
To share their heartwarming moments with the world, LouAnne consistently posted videos of Stevie enjoying her plush friends on her wildlife Instagram profile, attracting significant attention from animal lovers everywhere.
Two Beautiful Souls
Eventually, Stevie was joined by another coyote, a male whom LouAnne lovingly named Jack, who also delighted in playing with stuffed toys.
Before long, these two coyotes forged an unbreakable bond, spending their days together. Nonetheless, Stevie continued to cherish the toys that provided her with such joy.
Both she and Jack found comfort in their own stuffed toys, which became symbols of their companionship.
For LouAnne, these plush friends represented a profound truth — that these wild animals possess souls and hearts full of love.
Like any being, they seek play, affection, and happiness, and these toys allowed them to express that love to the world.
