This past week, coyote sightings have occurred in neighboring subdivisions and in our subdivision. Please refer to the State of Michigan DNR website for information regarding coyotes and their behavior. Those owners with small dogs should exercise caution when putting them outside. Feeding of squirrels and birds is not allowed in our community. This will also attract coyote on the look out for food.
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/
- Coyotes are active day and night, however peak activity usually occurs at sunrise and sunset.
- Coyotes are active day and night, however peak activity usually occurs at sunrise and sunset.
- Coyotes can be difficult to distinguish from a medium-sized German shepherd dog from a distance. The size and weight of coyotes are commonly overestimated because of their long fur masking a bone structure that is slightly smaller than most domestic dogs. When running, coyotes carry their tail below the level of their backs.
- In urban areas coyotes are attracted to garbage, garden vegetables and optional pet foods. Coyotes are opportunistic, and will prey on unattended small dogs and cats. However, because coyotes are known to have an instinctive fear of people, coyotes rarely attack humans. According to public health authorities, bites from snakes, rodents and dogs are a far greater possibility than from a coyote.
- To assist in minimizing a potential conflict with a coyote:
Never approach or touch a coyote
Never intentionally feed a coyote
Eliminate all outside food sources, especially pet food
Put garbage out the morning of pick-up
Do not allow pets to roam free when coyotes are present
Consider keeping pets indoors or accompany them outside, especially at night
- In urban areas coyotes are attracted to garbage, garden vegetables and optional pet foods. Coyotes are opportunistic, and will prey on unattended small dogs and cats. However, because coyotes are known to have an instinctive fear of people, coyotes rarely attack humans. According to public health authorities, bites from snakes, rodents and dogs are a far greater possibility than from a coyote.
- To assist in minimizing a potential conflict with a coyote:
Never approach or touch a coyote
Never intentionally feed a coyote
Eliminate all outside food sources, especially pet food
Put garbage out the morning of pick-up
Do not allow pets to roam free when coyotes are present
Consider keeping pets indoors or accompany them outside, especially at night
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