When Flint stepped outside at 6 a.m. to tend to his chickens in the high desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, he expected an ordinary morning.

But as he finished up, something caught his attention. Perched on the garden wall was a large animal staring straight at him.

At first glance, Flint was certain it was a wild wolf. Since it wasn’t his first time crossing paths with wildlife, he knew exactly what to do. He quickly grabbed his dog, Stella, and guided her back indoors.

Only after securing himself inside did he take another look from the window—and that was when he realized his first impression had been completely wrong.

A Wolf Or Something Else?

From the safety of his home, Flint could take a better look. What he thought was a wolf was actually a dog.

The realization eased

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