Once again I was reminded of a conversation I had with Lt. Richard Clark when I was collecting police reports. There are coyotes in the Village and they are dangerous to domestic pets. There is coyote activity throughout the Village but especially in the less-populated east part of the Village.
The coyotes have bred with domestic dogs and are large and can be mistaken for a wolf.
The coyotes often send out a female to play with a domestic animal and entice it away from its owner. Then the pet is surrounded by the pack and attacked.
Dogs and cats are in danger of attack. They are a food source for the coyotes.
A long walking stick or a golf club can be used to ward off the coyotes or pepper spray if they get close to you and your pet.
Do not leave dogs staked out at night where they have no means of protection. Make sure your cat has a safe place to hide should the coyotes pursue it.
A fenced yard offers some protection against the coyotes.
Beware the Village is not immune to wild animals. It is about time for bear sightings as well.
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