I grew up in the north east thinking that coyotes only lived out west. Boy ways I wrong. I don't know why but the population seems to be getting more abundant. When there are a lot of them they have to go further to find food. I live in a wooded area outside of town. Coyotes have been seen on the golf course down the road from me in the day time. My Gracie only goes out on a leash so I'm not really concerned about her. I do take care of feral cats and we have lost a couple in the last couple of years. Between the coyotes, hawks and owls there are plenty of prey animals to watch out for.
If you have coyotes near you then you also have owls and hawks. I would only let my dog out in the yard if I was right there with it. It only takes one hungry coyote or bird to cause a tragedy. I have seen determined dogs climb fences. I would think a hungry coyote could easily climb a fence as well. |