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Help Us Give Sunny & Blue a New, Larger Space
The Coyote: America’s Resilient Underdog
At Cat Tales Wildlife Center, we’re celebrating Sunny and Blue, our beloved coyote pair, as the spotlight species for our GiveBIG fundraiser this May. These remarkable creatures represent the ultimate survivors in North America’s wildlife story—adapting, persisting, and thriving despite facing continuous challenges.
Their Story Matters
While many know coyotes as the “song dogs” of North America, few understand their true plight:
- Coyotes face more persecution than any other North American wild carnivore
- An estimated 500,000+ coyotes are killed annually—that’s one every minute
- Despite decades of attempted eradication, these intelligent animals have tripled their range, demonstrating extraordinary resilience
Meet Sunny and Blue: Our Resident Underdogs
Sunny and Blue are more than just residents at Cat Tales—they’re ambassadors for their species. Through them, we educate visitors about:
- The crucial ecological roles coyotes play in both urban and rural environments
- Their complex family structures and remarkable intelligence
- The importance of coexistence rather than conflict
Our $10,000 GiveBIG Challenge: A Bigger, Better Home
Your donation will directly fund a spacious new enclosure for Sunny and Blue, providing:
- Triple the living space they currently have
- Enhanced natural features that allow them to express natural behaviors
- Better viewing opportunities for visitors to learn about this misunderstood species
Total project cost: $15,000
Why Coyotes Deserve Our Support
Coyotes are ecological superheroes, providing services that benefit us all:
- Natural Pest Control: They help manage rodent populations, reducing agricultural damage and disease vectors
- Ecosystem Balance: They regulate mesocarnivore populations, indirectly protecting bird diversity
- Environmental Cleanup: As nature’s sanitation workers, they remove carrion and reduce waste
- Disease Reduction: Their predation on mice and other small mammals helps limit the spread of diseases like Lyme disease
Join Us in Championing the Underdog
Whether you’re from the Puget Sound area, Eastern Washington, or beyond, your support makes a difference. By contributing to our GiveBIG campaign, you’re not just helping two coyotes—you’re standing for science-based wildlife management and promoting coexistence with these remarkable animals.
Every dollar helps us reach our $10,000 goal and create a better future for Sunny, Blue, and the species they represent.