Iowa man fighting to get back his 'emotional support' coyote
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Matt Stokes, of Waterloo, says he started caring for the coyote as a pup in April. His pack had built a den in an old shed on Stokes' property, but eventually moved on, leaving the young animal behind.
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Iowa man wants custody back of his emotional support COYOTE