My heart just about stopped

[RetrieverLove]

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

 

[jess2416]

OMG.... I would have been scared....I heard alot about how coyotes now are not scared of humans at all...

 

[bubbatd]

I pulled into Elin's drive way last year and there were two coyotes near the trash cans out for next day pickup ....scared me as it's a very quiet neighborhood with small dogs and cats out . Children too. She alerted all the neighbors.

 

[Kase]

OMG my heart would have stopped too, I'm glad Emma is ok.

By the way the pic of Emma is gorgeous, I love her bandana.

 

[Barb04]

I'm just so glad to hear she didn't get injured. I'd be leary about letting her loose out in that area again.

What part of the country do you live in?

 

[Sheka]

I wouldve had a heart attack! thank god i live in miami, all we have are fat pigeons

 

[AusCatDogs_4Ever]

Oh thank goodness she's OK! I would have been terrified.

 

[BullyLover]

Wow....I am happy your girl is okay.

I wouldve had a heart attack! thank god i live in miami, all we have are fat pigeons

LOL....Have you ever been attacked by seaguls? I have.

 

[poodlesmom]

Glad Emma responded to you and stopped her chase & all is well. A couple of years ago we had a pair of them on my road but luckily with all the barking Farley & Chloe did at them they decided it wasn't a good area to set up housekeeping.

 

[brockham]

Coyotes?
Don't get them in England... they look like fox's dont they ??
Don't sound like fox's, your rarely see them and if you' re lucky enough to, there always running away!
sounds scary though!

 

[gaddylovesdogs]

brockham, here's a picture of coyotes.

 

[brockham]

Thanks, They look similiar to a red fox, just a differant coloured coat and larger.

 

[MK&C]

Recently we've started seeing coyotes in our area too

 

[Renee750il]

There were probably more than two, and they were most likely luring Emma away before attacking. That's how they work. She probably smelled or sensed more of them and had the good sense to come back to you.

You need to contact your wildlife agency and whoever is in charge of the park. This could very easily turn into a series of tragedies.

 

[filarotten]

I agree with Renee, make the call. Many dogs could end up disappearing. Glad Emma is ok, and came back to you.

We had two in the back of our property a few months ago. They were out early in the morning...luckily mine usually sleep in.

 

[Renee750il]

Wait until Brutie gets fully mature and they get a good look at him They give the Grrrrls a wide, wide berth . . . Not that I'd want the Grrrrrls to tangle with a pack by themselves, but the two of them aren't going to follow far enough to leave the house and the cows - and me - unprotected.