Coyote pup in CROW’s care recovering after surgery

Jun 11, 2026 By CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE 2 min read

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CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE From left, Dr. Christopher Ferrell, with the BluePearl Pet Hospital in Fort Myers, and Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) Research & Medical Director Dr. Jessica Comolli during leg surgery on the coyote pup.

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CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE A coyote pup is recovering at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) after leg surgery.

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CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE X-ray showing the coyote pup's fractured limb that was stabilized with a bone plate.

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CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE A coyote pup underwent leg surgery at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW).

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CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE X-ray showing the coyote pup's fractured limb that was stabilized with a bone plate.

A coyote pup receiving treatment at the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) after an apparent vehicle strike in Cape Coral underwent successful surgery to repair a broken front leg.

The pup was admitted at about 7 weeks old with a broken leg and head trauma on May 8 to CROW on Sanibel. On June 5, CROW reported that surgery was performed by board-certified veterinary surgeon Dr. Christopher Ferrell, with the BluePearl Pet Hospital in Fort Myers.

“I am always happy to help with the care of Florida wildlife to hopefully have them successfully returned to the wild,” he said.

CROW added that the the pup recovered well from the surgery and is continuing to heal.

“We’re very encouraged by her progress following surgery,” CROW Research & Medical Director Dr. Jessica Comolli said. “She will need continued rest, rehabilitation and close monitoring, but every decision we make is focused on giving her the best chance of returning to her natural habitat.”

Since 2023, 25 coyotes have been treated or brought to CROW.

The nonprofit wildlife hospital has seen 2,521 patients so far in 2026.

CROW reported that additional updates on the pup will be shared as they are available.

To donate to its care, visit https://giving.gofundme.com/campaign/800278/donate.

If you find a wild animal in need of help in Southwest Florida, call 239-472-3644, ext. 222.

For more information, visit https://crowclinic.org/found-animal/.

For more about CROW, visit www.crowclinic.org.