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SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-22-2005, 04:52 AM

I am up at 5 am this morning because I heard the coyotes howling and I have to check on "everyone" just to be sure, especially the cat. I am petrified that a coyote will get one of my babies. Of course my yorkies are never outside alone, but I still panic when I hear coyotes do their "kill scream"!

I try to realize that they deserve to live here too and that we actually moved into their territory but it is so hard sometimes.

Does anyone else have coyotes in their neighborhood?

sillyjacki · 07-22-2005, 04:55 AM

We used to have them when we lived in the country in VA.

One of our dogs, a collie/australian shepherd mix, had her leg shot off by some kinds who thought she was a coyote (from far away she DID look like one).

Bravo to you for being concerned, though. I'm sure many people hear them and don't think of the dangers involved.

Luvmypupster · 07-22-2005, 05:05 AM

We have them at our at our vacation home. As a matter of fact when I was there last week I was walking the dogs late at night..out in the country around our land and heard them start to go at it. They were were very close...too close so I high tailed it back into the house. The sound is very scary , not just the howling but hearing many of them from several areas calling out to each other and then really going at it. Scared the heck out of me.

Brutus'mama · 07-22-2005, 05:06 AM

That's scary! We don't have Coyote's but we have turkey buzzards and when we moved here everyone told me watch if we have small animals because they've been known to kill them! They're so disgusting!

MeganS · 07-22-2005, 05:12 AM

wow, that must be scary!! i would be freaking out!! we have NOTHING in my town at all. well except in the winter there are some turkies that come out of the woods, but they just eat and leave. of course we try to stay far away...but my cousin lives in PA and she has bears.

Luvmypupster · 07-22-2005, 05:15 AM

we have owls, hawks , eagles & wild cats .. They scare me..at least because of my dogs. The do not get out of my site when we are there. I keep them on a leash at all times

Tuck'smom · 07-22-2005, 05:25 AM

Living in Florida, it seems we have all manner of beasties to potentially threaten...
Alligators, Water Mocassins, Eastern Diamondback Rattlers, Pygmy Rattlers, Coral Snakes, Bobcats, Foxes, Hawks, Owls, Peregrine Falcons(these are small though), Ospreys, Eagles, Panthers(very rare) and I even hear now that we have had some spottings of coyotes. Oh yeah, Black Bears too. Not to mention Raccoons and Opossums. Of course Tucker and the cats are indoors at all times but when I had pigeons and chickens, we were constantly losing them to the wildlife - my father and son were actually slammed into by a hawk chasing one of my pigeons. Back when we lived on the lake, we lost two dogs to alligators and one cat and one dog to rattlesnake bites. If you think about it too much it really is scary.
Dana

yorkieagility · 07-22-2005, 05:40 AM

I understand. I'm usually afraid to leave my dog outside by themselves even with an enclosed 6' wooden fence. I've seen hawks take down creatures in my backyard and I don't want something like that to happen to my yorkies

atm2004sheila · 07-22-2005, 05:44 AM

That's why I built this for my little boy!

JCarlson2004 · 07-22-2005, 05:46 AM

Hey I live in Brooklyn, NY. The only things we have are subway rats - yuck!

maggiepie · 07-22-2005, 05:51 AM

I live against the hills with a street separating my house from them. I see coyotes a lot walking around.....I hear them too, and the hawks. I don't let mine out alone either.

DomLee · 07-22-2005, 05:58 AM

I have coyotes in my area too. I haven't seen one yet, but my girlfriend and my neighbors have all seen them.

I end up walking Binky at night. I'm curious to know if some pepper spray will make them go away (God forbid if they tried to attack me/Binky).

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-22-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by atm2004sheila

That's why I built this for my little boy!

Hey!!!!...Now that is too cool! What a great idea! He has his own little apartment. How did you do that? Doe she have a potty in there too?

MeganS · 07-22-2005, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atm2004sheila

That's why I built this for my little boy!

all thats missing is indoor plumbing!!!

JK, that is too cool!!!! I love it!!!!

txshopper73 · 07-22-2005, 10:47 AM

When we use to live in the country, we would hear them practically every night. Someone down the road would feed them. It is a spooky sound to hear a bunch of them calling. I got use to them after a while but like you, I was very conserned about our cat, too!

07-22-2005, 04:52 AM	#1
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	Coyotes!!! I am up at 5 am this morning because I heard the coyotes howling and I have to check on "everyone" just to be sure, especially the cat. I am petrified that a coyote will get one of my babies. Of course my yorkies are never outside alone, but I still panic when I hear coyotes do their "kill scream"! I try to realize that they deserve to live here too and that we actually moved into their territory but it is so hard sometimes. Does anyone else have coyotes in their neighborhood?

07-22-2005, 04:55 AM	#2
sillyjacki Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 544	We used to have them when we lived in the country in VA. One of our dogs, a collie/australian shepherd mix, had her leg shot off by some kinds who thought she was a coyote (from far away she DID look like one). Bravo to you for being concerned, though. I'm sure many people hear them and don't think of the dangers involved. __________________ Jacki & Roxy Dogster My mom's company makes dog products!

07-22-2005, 05:05 AM	#3
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	We have them at our at our vacation home. As a matter of fact when I was there last week I was walking the dogs late at night..out in the country around our land and heard them start to go at it. They were were very close...too close so I high tailed it back into the house. The sound is very scary , not just the howling but hearing many of them from several areas calling out to each other and then really going at it. Scared the heck out of me. __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

07-22-2005, 05:06 AM	#4
Brutus'mama YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 1,767	That's scary! We don't have Coyote's but we have turkey buzzards and when we moved here everyone told me watch if we have small animals because they've been known to kill them! They're so disgusting! __________________ ~Carolyn~ Brutus' Video Montage

07-22-2005, 05:12 AM	#5
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	wow, that must be scary!! i would be freaking out!! we have NOTHING in my town at all. well except in the winter there are some turkies that come out of the woods, but they just eat and leave. of course we try to stay far away...but my cousin lives in PA and she has bears. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

07-22-2005, 05:15 AM	#6
Luvmypupster YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: tx Posts: 624	we have owls, hawks , eagles & wild cats .. They scare me..at least because of my dogs. The do not get out of my site when we are there. I keep them on a leash at all times __________________ Emme & Faith R.I.P. Mia & Bentley

07-22-2005, 05:25 AM	#7
Tuck'smom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DeBary, FL Posts: 140	Living in Florida, it seems we have all manner of beasties to potentially threaten... Alligators, Water Mocassins, Eastern Diamondback Rattlers, Pygmy Rattlers, Coral Snakes, Bobcats, Foxes, Hawks, Owls, Peregrine Falcons(these are small though), Ospreys, Eagles, Panthers(very rare) and I even hear now that we have had some spottings of coyotes. Oh yeah, Black Bears too. Not to mention Raccoons and Opossums. Of course Tucker and the cats are indoors at all times but when I had pigeons and chickens, we were constantly losing them to the wildlife - my father and son were actually slammed into by a hawk chasing one of my pigeons. Back when we lived on the lake, we lost two dogs to alligators and one cat and one dog to rattlesnake bites. If you think about it too much it really is scary. Dana

07-22-2005, 05:40 AM	#8
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	I understand. I'm usually afraid to leave my dog outside by themselves even with an enclosed 6' wooden fence. I've seen hawks take down creatures in my backyard and I don't want something like that to happen to my yorkies

07-22-2005, 05:44 AM	#9
atm2004sheila Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 96	I was worried about the hawks That's why I built this for my little boy! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Alley's Mom, Sheila

07-22-2005, 05:46 AM	#10
JCarlson2004 Mommy To 3 Poochies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New York Posts: 8,287	Hey I live in Brooklyn, NY. The only things we have are subway rats - yuck! __________________ Mommy Loves Codie, Tia & Baby Cali RIP My Precious Katie - I Love You

07-22-2005, 05:51 AM	#11
maggiepie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: california Posts: 174	I live against the hills with a street separating my house from them. I see coyotes a lot walking around.....I hear them too, and the hawks. I don't let mine out alone either. __________________ A dream is a wish your heart makes

07-22-2005, 05:58 AM	#12
DomLee YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 300	I have coyotes in my area too. I haven't seen one yet, but my girlfriend and my neighbors have all seen them. I end up walking Binky at night. I'm curious to know if some pepper spray will make them go away (God forbid if they tried to attack me/Binky).

07-22-2005, 10:47 AM	#15
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 14,226 Blog Entries: 1	When we use to live in the country, we would hear them practically every night. Someone down the road would feed them. It is a spooky sound to hear a bunch of them calling. I got use to them after a while but like you, I was very conserned about our cat, too! __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley