Ziggy

Ziggy was found as an orphaned pup in 2021 by a good Samaritan. By the time she arrived at Southwest, she had already imprinted on humans and had a terrible case of mange. Sarcoptic mange is a condition caused by microscopic mites burrowing into the skin. The skin becomes extremely itchy and painful. Coyotes affected by mange have a distinct look – rough, wrinkled skin with significant fur loss.

Since she had already lost her fear of people and considered them “family,” it didn’t help that she needed hands-on care in the onsite Veterinary Hospital for her mange to be cured. As always at Southwest Wildlife, every animal is presumed releasable until proven otherwise. It did not take long for Ziggy to prove she was here to stay.

She adjusted quickly to her new enclosure on the tour route! Animal Care carefully considers which animals to place on the educational route. Although not all wildlife enjoys being on tour, Ziggy enjoys the company of people and enjoys her tour visits tremendously.

Your gift, made in appreciation of Ziggy, helps sustain the daily operations of Southwest Wildlife.