Earlier this year, officers with the Dallas Police Department were patrolling a neighborhood in southern Dallas, Texas, when they noticed a tiny animal curled up beside a dumpster.
With her caramel-colored fur and slight little frame, she looked like she could be a puppy, but there was something about her appearance that made them pause. Her features seemed a bit fox-like, maybe even closer to a young coyote.
They could not say for sure what kind of animal she was, but one thing was obvious right away: this scared little one needed help. So they stayed by her side until Dallas Animal Services arrived and brought her to safety.
A Mystery That Captivated The Public
News of the unusual find spread quickly, igniting a wave of speculation across social media and news outlets. Was this tiny creature a domestic dog, or had the officers stumbled upon a wild coyote pup?…