The pup, who was safely back with his family Wednesday, was rescued by two Sun City West golf course workers and a Good Samaritan who spotted the young coyote injured in her backyard.
Poor pup: This young coyote ran headfirst into a cholla cactus plant in Sun City West, Arizona, leaving him with seven large clumps clinging to his face
‘He didn’t bite or make a sound,’ he said.
Once all the spines have been removed, the two golf course employees brought the pup to a spot where it could see his mother and the rest of their clan, which reportedly numbered at least four other young coyotes.
Men at work: Pebblebrook Golf Course worker Jose Soto (left) and Assistant Superintendent Shawn Bordine (right) jumped into action, using pliers to remove the cactus clumps and spines from the pup’s body
All better: Jose Soto posing with the lucky pup after having all the spikes extracted
On the mend: The young coyote sustained a few cuts from the spikes, but was able to rejoin its parents and siblings roaming around the golf course