Specific Removing a stick

[nantrax]

Hello,

I am back as usual with a challenge. I have a pic of a red wolf (that is grey/black).

The stick on the left annoys me. Could someone remove that for me?

Thank you as always,

 

[Isac]

Hope this is OK. A few minor enhancements to lift the image.

 

[Isac]

Another version, removing some distractions and leaving the darker fur on left of image.

 

[polarwoc]

Another option for you.