Wildlife Rescue Group Secures Coyote Wendy in Studio City for Medical Treatment
Quick Look
- Wildlife Care of Southern California captured Wendy, a coyote known in Studio City who had endured an undiagnosed facial growth for over a year, after community-assisted tracking.
- She is now receiving antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication, with rescuers noting her diet of canned cat food, hot dogs, and added chicken and rat innards due to her condition.
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Why It Matters
Wendy, a coyote residing in Studio City, had been observed by residents for over a year with an undiagnosed facial growth or abscess, surviving on food provided by community members.
A coyote that charmed Studio City residents while enduring a large undiagnosed growth or abscess on her face for over a year is undergoing medical care after being secured by a wildlife rescue group.
Simi Valley-based Wildlife Care of Southern California announced Monday that it captured the coyote, known as Wendy, without disclosing specific details regarding the timing or location.
In a social media update, the group wrote: “WCSC has been tracking WENDY, the Studio City coyote, online since July 14, 2026; we could only do this with the help of the community sending us dates, times, and sightings.”
Addressing the challenges, the organization noted: “On August 7, we had gathered enough information to put boots on the ground in 2 specific locations that we could monitor, with the help of the homeowners. Her route of movement within the community is 2 1/2 miles, where she finds water and people most likely feed her, and she was not consistent, making it much more time-consuming and difficult. Not to mention we are 1 hour away from Studio City.”
The group added that it “does not normally have the resources to go into the field. Wendy brought together a few organizations that were instrumental and focused on her well-being, moving all of us closer to getting her help. Huge shout-out to #Southern California Pit Bull Rescue #Urban Rescue, and #Studio City! It takes a village; we couldn't have done it without them.”
On Monday evening, WCSC shared: “Wendy is getting all tucked in for the night. She has antibiotics and anti-inflammatory meds on board. The community was feeding her from what we could tell canned cat food and cut up hotdog which seemed to be what she liked and the only thing she could eat because of her condition so we continued with that but then we also added raw ground up chicken, cut up rat innards and some liver. And she seems pretty comfortable on her cozy blanket.”
The organization concluded by asking the public, "Please keep Wendy in your prayers; we want a happy ending to this story."
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Wendy will receive continued medical treatment and rehabilitation
Very likely · Within weeks
The rescue group will provide updates on Wendy's condition
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What is the exact nature of Wendy's medical condition?
- Will Wendy be released back into the wild after treatment?
- What long-term care plans exist for Wendy?
