At a glance
- Location
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Story type
- Wildlife rescue
- Sources reviewed
- 2
Animal control officers freed a coyote trapped between two walls in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood, KDKA Radio reported September 10, citing officials.
After several hours of work in an alley on Atwood Street, officers relocated the animal to a wooded area outside the city. KDKA's report doesn't give the exact rescue date or establish how long the coyote had been trapped before help arrived.
Officials advised people who encounter a coyote to make themselves look larger and make noise. Running can trigger pursuit, they said.
Reporting an animal in distress
Pittsburgh's Animal Care and Control contact page lists an office number, 412 255 2036. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. For emergencies during specified overnight and weekend hours, it lists 412 255 2935. Check the city page for the service schedule before calling.
Sources
- KDKA Radio: Atwood Street coyote rescue, September 10 ›
- City of Pittsburgh: Animal Control contact numbers and hours ›
On the sourcing: The rescue account relies on KDKA Radio's reporting of officials' statements. Buddylio separately checked the city's contact information; that page doesn't independently confirm the incident. The exact rescue date and the animal's later condition weren't established.
How we reported this: Buddylio reviewed the named sources, checked the organizations and figures shown above, and added context for animal lovers. Any illustration is labeled and does not depict the actual animals or scene. Sources checked September 13, 2026. The rescue was reported September 10; its exact date is unspecified. Articles are editorial content, not veterinary advice.
