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hnybun128 · 11-17-2011, 08:14 PM

I received the following e-mail from my local dog trainer today:

COYOTE ALERT!!!
Please watch your pets constantly while outside. A yorkie was taken last week from Khater Court. Owners could not catch the coyote.
Last night a small poodle, was believed to be taken from Dupont. Owner did not see the coyote, so if anyone sees a little light brown poodle, her name is Peanut. Both of these dogs live near the White Oak School.
I would advise that you do not allow your dogs or cats outside without a leash and carry some kind of protection while walking at night or in the morning. (pepper spray, baseball bat, etc.)
Please tell all of your friends and neighbors and stay alert.
I've heard that a single coyote may try to lure a larger animal and then the pack can take them down, so no matter what size pet you have, please be careful.

This scares me to death because this is all about 2 miles from my house. We have a fenced in yard- should I be keeping the dogs on a leash at all times? Or just at night? This really disturbs me, as does the thought of them living their lives stuck on a leash at all times. I guess I just wanted to remind everyone to be ever vigilant and to hug their babies close tonight...

11-17-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
hnybun128 I ♥ Maci & Mojo Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Morris, IL, USA Posts: 856	Coyote alert!!! I received the following e-mail from my local dog trainer today: COYOTE ALERT!!! Please watch your pets constantly while outside. A yorkie was taken last week from Khater Court. Owners could not catch the coyote. Last night a small poodle, was believed to be taken from Dupont. Owner did not see the coyote, so if anyone sees a little light brown poodle, her name is Peanut. Both of these dogs live near the White Oak School. *I would advise that you do not allow your dogs or cats outside without a leash and carry some kind of protection while walking at night or in the morning. (pepper spray, baseball bat, etc.)* *Please tell all of your friends and neighbors and stay alert.* *I've heard that a single coyote may try to lure a larger animal and then the pack can take them down, so no matter what size pet you have, please be careful.* This scares me to death because this is all about 2 miles from my house. We have a fenced in yard- should I be keeping the dogs on a leash at all times? Or just at night? This really disturbs me, as does the thought of them living their lives stuck on a leash at all times. I guess I just wanted to remind everyone to be ever vigilant and to hug their babies close tonight... __________________ Gina ~Mojo , Maci ~ Sweetie, Katie, Coco Chanel, & Figaro Last edited by hnybun128; 11-17-2011 at 08:15 PM.