Mikayla’s death triggered an outpouring of grief online. Fans, fellow rescuers, and supporters praised her compassion, strength, and the legacy she leaves behind—both through her rescue work and her daughter, Freya.

Mikayla’s passion began at age 15 after meeting her first fox. She later left college to dedicate her life to saving animals, eventually rescuing hundreds, including a large-scale operation to shut down a fur farm. Though she’s gone, her mission lives on through the animals she saved and the countless people she inspired.