That coyote is named Hedge, and he's a new addition to the gang. The wizard cat, A, and the owl, Shuriken, have mixed reactions, Shuriken being delighted that friendly coyotes exist and are actually quite pleasant, and A suddenly realizing just why cats are afraid of dogs.

The coyote's name is Hedge, and he's a traveling bard, singing for anyone who'll listen. He actually does have quite the wonderful voice, and is eager to share it. He's also eager to make new friends, except for the fact that most other animals seem to be scared of him. Wonder why that could be.