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I was in the off leash park today when two coyotes decided to make an appearance. I was talking to a friend when all of a sudden I turn around and see no Emma. I look around and I see Emma darting towards the coyotes. (There were two of them) She was going full speed and chasing them. The hair on her back was completely raised. Of course, I started running after them and making loud, deep noises . They started to head towards a large treed hill. I was screaming for Emma to come back. Finally, (and I'm not sure what enticed her to stop) but she stopped her chase and came back down the hill towards me. I leashed her (and at this point in time I was completely shaking) and went to go see where those two @#$#$ went. One of them was carrying a rabbit (or perhaps a cat) up the hill and the other one sat a few feet away from us just watching. They were not scared at all. I yelled in a deep voice a few times and the remaining one started to head up the hill however, he was in no hurry and I saw them coming back down the hill towards the park as we were leaving.
We have a bad coyote problem around here. They are getting -way- too fearless. Shockingly, I can remember the time where they were hardly seen and completely minded their own business. I've never personally had problems with them before, however many tiny dogs get snatched up by them in the off leash. I’m thankful Emma came running back down the hill towards me, as who knows what would of happened if she didn’t. To tell you the truth, I’m absolutely shocked that she didn’t get in a fight. When I turned around she was in the middle of the two coyotes and was beginning her chase. (I can’t believe they were scared of her? They actually ran away!) It really made me realize how careful I have to be now. Even when I got her back on a leash she was raring to go back and “see” them.
Anyways, fairly useless post except I know some of you can probably relate to what I’m saying. Part of me wants something to be done with the coyotes however, in the end it’s peoples faults for letting them become so extremely fearless. Whatever the case, something needs to be done. Whether it is raising awareness for people to make sure their garbages’ are secure and are NOT feeding them or just simply removing them from the area.
Ugh, I'm so thankful my girl's okay. And I feel for the owners of smaller dogs that have had their babies carried off right in front of them
And because this is so long, here is a picture of Emma for your viewing pleasure
We have a bad coyote problem around here. They are getting -way- too fearless. Shockingly, I can remember the time where they were hardly seen and completely minded their own business. I've never personally had problems with them before, however many tiny dogs get snatched up by them in the off leash. I’m thankful Emma came running back down the hill towards me, as who knows what would of happened if she didn’t. To tell you the truth, I’m absolutely shocked that she didn’t get in a fight. When I turned around she was in the middle of the two coyotes and was beginning her chase. (I can’t believe they were scared of her? They actually ran away!) It really made me realize how careful I have to be now. Even when I got her back on a leash she was raring to go back and “see” them.
Anyways, fairly useless post except I know some of you can probably relate to what I’m saying. Part of me wants something to be done with the coyotes however, in the end it’s peoples faults for letting them become so extremely fearless. Whatever the case, something needs to be done. Whether it is raising awareness for people to make sure their garbages’ are secure and are NOT feeding them or just simply removing them from the area.
Ugh, I'm so thankful my girl's okay. And I feel for the owners of smaller dogs that have had their babies carried off right in front of them
And because this is so long, here is a picture of Emma for your viewing pleasure