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Yorkiedaze · 08-14-2008, 09:57 AM

Our little town of Lompoc is nestled in a little valley and surrounded by hills. There are all kids of animals running around town. Lately the cougar has been spotted as well. I live 4 miles from Lompoc up in the hills in a tiny bedroom community nestled smack dab down in the wooded area. Just two blocks from me in two directions there are woods and more hills with coyotes singing their songs most every night. My girls don't even pay them any attention as they are just too use to hearing them. I love being here with all the wild creatures, but I don't take any chances with my girls. They go out, I go out!

IWAY · 08-14-2008, 10:21 AM

Please be careful even if your babies are on leash, not far from us several people have been followed or even had their pets grabbed by coyotes- while walking them on leash. These animals are hungry and they don't need a lot of cover. You know those walking trails in the planned communities, the ones with trees and brush right up to the walkways? Thats where these attacks happened. I'm not trying to scare you or gross anyone out

just be very alert. If you do see one around, please call your local animal control, they can trap and release or destroy if needed.

SaraAlexine00 · 08-14-2008, 11:37 AM

Ughhh! Coyotes! I hear them a lot at night. My parents have lost a couple of cats to what we think were coyotes. If she doesn't get all the animals in all night she's up all night scared!

dogbert · 08-14-2008, 12:39 PM

We used to live on 2 1/2 acres in the AZ desert with lots of coyotes around. Once in broad daylight with me sitting on the porch one came into the yard just a few feet away and started eating something I had put out for the dog we had then. The dog went up to it and it scared the dog off and she was as big as the coyote. She was at least 50 pounds as she was half Sharpei and half Pitt Bull. She didn't have a mean bone in her body, we'd raised her to be a pet not a fighter. The coyotes ate alot of our neighbors cats as well from what we heard. I don't think they'd think twice about snapping up a little Yorkie.

Angelstarr · 08-14-2008, 02:22 PM

We have coyotes too and the latest visitor is a Sow with 4 cubs

This was the middle of the day... and We live in a rather urban area of a small town. My neighbors are rather close on 3 sides the back is woods.

The animals are just getting pushed out of their habitat too.

I Don't dare let my babies out without supervision. They are even warning parents about letting little kids out alone.

Jeri Cunningham · 08-14-2008, 02:27 PM

About 6 years ago a raccoon tried to attack our little Rusty but our Dallas
( lab/shepard mix) came around the corner and the raccoon ran. Rusty was soooo scared. I was right there at the time! So even a raccoon can be a problem.

You just can't trust anyone or anything with a small dog.

megansmomma · 08-14-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Angelstarr

We have coyotes too and the latest visitor is a Sow with 4 cubs

This was the middle of the day... and We live in a rather urban area of a small town. My neighbors are rather close on 3 sides the back is woods.

The animals are just getting pushed out of their habitat too.

I Don't dare let my babies out without supervision. They are even warning parents about letting little kids out alone.

Holy cr@p that's a BEAR!

nvnvgirl · 08-14-2008, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IWAY

Please be careful even if your babies are on leash, not far from us several people have been followed or even had their pets grabbed by coyotes- while walking them on leash. These animals are hungry and they don't need a lot of cover. You know those walking trails in the planned communities, the ones with trees and brush right up to the walkways? Thats where these attacks happened. I'm not trying to scare you or gross anyone out

just be very alert. If you do see one around, please call your local animal control, they can trap and release or destroy if needed.

Same thing happened here~ a lady was walking her Jack Russell puppy and ONE coyote came up from behind and grabbed the little dog and took off with it. Also, coyotes can jump over fences (I didn't realize this until a couple of weeks ago) so just be VERY careful. We have lots of wild rabbits that come into our yard (no matter how I try to discourage it) which I'm sure are one of the staples of the coyotes in this area....I'd never really seen a coyote right around our neighborhood, until last weekend when I saw one that had been hit by a car just about a block from me....that doesn't make me feel very good!

Angelstarr · 08-14-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

Holy cr@p that's a BEAR!

Yep it is... there are 5 of them a mother and 4cubs.... I will add some other pictures

they are pretty cool to watch but that glass seems pretty weak when we are on the other side and she is on the porch. SHe weighs about 275-300 pounds.

shirlblack · 08-14-2008, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Misti1

OH heck
and I forgot, there was a coyote sitting on my neighbor's doorstep who refused to move, so I guess we have them too.

They're all over the south which was unheard of years ago. We've seen them many times in our area and just 2 yrs. ago one went through our yard. Scared me to death and I guarded every step Scooter took. In one town in our county they killed several small dogs a few years back. Last week there was a segment on the news where the NC mountains were full of them. One farmer had to give up his sheep because the coyotes had killed so many. When the cameras scanned the distance you could see them. Very,very scary.

RMKC · 08-14-2008, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

When I was in HS (many many moons ago~

) my best friend had a hawk swoop down and snatch her yorkie! I will never forget how horrible that was.

We had one fly into our tree about 2 weeks ago. I grabbed Doodlebug and Pebbles immediatly and headed indoor.

Afterward I heard from another neighbor (yep I'm friendly) that they where in their pool and it swooped down at their heads while they were swimming. They said they heard a loud cry and it was right above their heads about a foot or so.

I'm starting to think I live in the jungle! Cougars, coyotes, hawks what next???

BEARS

We got everything you have, matter of fact there are several here....my babies never go out without being on leash or me, talking about scary Apollo's Flexi Leash snapped in two a few days ago from him jerking on it while we where on a walk and he saw a Lab, thank god he was half friendly, Apollo was nipping at his hind feet, he snapped at him, but didn bite him... i thought he was a goner...my knees where shaken for hrs after...you guys be carefull alot of neighbors lost their dogs and cats to coyotes here !

RMKC · 08-14-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by IWAY

Please be careful even if your babies are on leash, not far from us several people have been followed or even had their pets grabbed by coyotes- while walking them on leash. These animals are hungry and they don't need a lot of cover. You know those walking trails in the planned communities, the ones with trees and brush right up to the walkways? Thats where these attacks happened. I'm not trying to scare you or gross anyone out

just be very alert. If you do see one around, please call your local animal control, they can trap and release or destroy if needed.

They will not come out, unless someone gets hurt, trust me we called because coyotes, cougars and Bears...i know these animals have a right to be here also, but from now on ...if they dont do anything i am going to to the 3sses :Shoot, Shovel and Shut up !

shirlblack · 08-14-2008, 03:14 PM

I forgot to add that 2 weeks ago we had a bear and 2 cubs near the dumpsters at our local hospital. we have a friend who's a nurse there and it's not a small hospital either. Don't know about you guys but I'm getting spooked here.

Angelstarr · 08-14-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RMKC

They will not come out, unless someone gets hurt, trust me we called because coyotes, cougars and Bears...i know these animals have a right to be here also, but from now on ...if they dont do anything i am going to to the 3sses :Shoot, Shovel and Shut up !

I have to agree with you but unfortunatly I live too close to the town to do that unless my son gets out his bowfortunatly he is a cracker shot and has taken care of a few things in the past.

I am an animal lover like the rest of us but I have to say when family is threatened then something has to be done. AND the athorities don't do anything around here. They arrested a man who hit a bear with his car. It wasn't his fault the darn bear was in the road. The man wasn't drinking or anything.

But bears are protected in our county. Not the county next to ours which is where they are coming from. Weird.. I don't know why.
We didn't have a coycote hunting season before last year either.

I know this is really a whole other thread but just my humble opinion.
I have an avid hunting family and we thank God for our kills and for our skill in the hunt. I taught them that when they were little.

We also have deep love of all of Gods creatures but they do have their place in the chain of life.

this is just my humble opinion. thanks for listening.

08-14-2008, 09:57 AM	#16
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Our little town of Lompoc is nestled in a little valley and surrounded by hills. There are all kids of animals running around town. Lately the cougar has been spotted as well. I live 4 miles from Lompoc up in the hills in a tiny bedroom community nestled smack dab down in the wooded area. Just two blocks from me in two directions there are woods and more hills with coyotes singing their songs most every night. My girls don't even pay them any attention as they are just too use to hearing them. I love being here with all the wild creatures, but I don't take any chances with my girls. They go out, I go out! __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

08-14-2008, 11:37 AM	#18
SaraAlexine00 Love my lil' Stinker <3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 647	Ughhh! Coyotes! I hear them a lot at night. My parents have lost a couple of cats to what we think were coyotes. If she doesn't get all the animals in all night she's up all night scared! __________________ Owned by Miss Mia

08-14-2008, 02:22 PM	#20
Angelstarr Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New York Posts: 166	We have coyotes too and the latest visitor is a Sow with 4 cubs This was the middle of the day... and We live in a rather urban area of a small town. My neighbors are rather close on 3 sides the back is woods. The animals are just getting pushed out of their habitat too. I Don't dare let my babies out without supervision. They are even warning parents about letting little kids out alone. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Hugs Cher' (aka Angelstarr) Cooper and Daisy Mae Last edited by Angelstarr; 08-14-2008 at 02:24 PM. Reason: adding pictures

08-14-2008, 02:27 PM	#21
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	About 6 years ago a raccoon tried to attack our little Rusty but our Dallas ( lab/shepard mix) came around the corner and the raccoon ran. Rusty was soooo scared. I was right there at the time! So even a raccoon can be a problem. You just can't trust anyone or anything with a small dog. __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

08-14-2008, 03:14 PM	#28
shirlblack Bailey's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 1,553	I forgot to add that 2 weeks ago we had a bear and 2 cubs near the dumpsters at our local hospital. we have a friend who's a nurse there and it's not a small hospital either. Don't know about you guys but I'm getting spooked here. __________________ Shirl and Bailey

08-14-2008, 10:21 AM	#17
IWAY YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 298	Please be careful even if your babies are on leash, not far from us several people have been followed or even had their pets grabbed by coyotes- while walking them on leash. These animals are hungry and they don't need a lot of cover. You know those walking trails in the planned communities, the ones with trees and brush right up to the walkways? Thats where these attacks happened. I'm not trying to scare you or gross anyone out just be very alert. If you do see one around, please call your local animal control, they can trap and release or destroy if needed.

08-14-2008, 12:39 PM	#19
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	We used to live on 2 1/2 acres in the AZ desert with lots of coyotes around. Once in broad daylight with me sitting on the porch one came into the yard just a few feet away and started eating something I had put out for the dog we had then. The dog went up to it and it scared the dog off and she was as big as the coyote. She was at least 50 pounds as she was half Sharpei and half Pitt Bull. She didn't have a mean bone in her body, we'd raised her to be a pet not a fighter. The coyotes ate alot of our neighbors cats as well from what we heard. I don't think they'd think twice about snapping up a little Yorkie.