coyote?

[sputz54]

I live in Wallingford at the southern end of Surrey Drive. Last night around 11PM when I put my dog out in the back yard on her run she bolted up the hill after a startled coyote! It was a good size adult coyote! I'm glad it ran away and didn't attack my dog!!
Just wondering- Has anyone else in this general area, Surrey or Long Hill Rd., spotted the beautiful animal at all?

[alwaysright]

I live in Wallingford at the southern end of Surrey Drive. Last night around 11PM when I put my dog out in the back yard on her run she bolted up the hill after a startled coyote! It was a good size adult coyote! I'm glad it ran away and didn't attack my dog!!
Just wondering- Has anyone else in this general area, Surrey or Long Hill Rd., spotted the beautiful animal at all?


we had a yard full of rabbits of all sizes- then one night saw a coyote pass through the woods behind the house- less rabbits after that.

[Bustopher Jones]

We have coyotes in the northwest corner, up near the Cheshire Reservoir; I have seen them on occasion in my backyard (along with deer, wild turkeys, foxes, etc.). No bears yet, at least...

[flatrat]

Coyotes are common in this area, and have been for many years. And there have been bear sightings in Cheshire, Meriden, and Wallingford in recent years. Coyotes can be seen anytime, bears are usually spotted in May-June when the yearling males strike out to find their own territory.

[AdeleHouston]

howdy neighbor... I have Charlie watching for the coyote that you say was just outside his window. nothing so far. But we are keeping the cats in at night now.

[sputz54]

We saw the same coyote the week before Christmas at 11:30 am in our back yard- she ran up the hill and then over toward the pile of chopped trees in your backyard. I'm glad the kitties are safe inside at night- but be cautious, the coyote does make daytime appearances. Happy new year to you and yours!!!

[catnap]

I wanna see a bear in my back yard.....maybe:p

[Meridenborn]

Eventually you are likely to see a bear in your backyard....they are moving down from the north and are being sighted in virtually every Connecticut community. Peoples Forest in Barkhamsted is the epicenter of bear activity. Wait for spring.... they'll be around!

[Modica]

too much development. When I was a kid we rarely saw deer. Now we see them all the time. With this economy it seems silly to keep building.

[CMNSNC]

Our animals are domesticated and have no idea about what to do with another critter that has for many, many years to fend for itself. If my dog, a Boston Terrier, got a hold of a squirrel, she would probably try to play with it to make it squeak!
A coyote is a preditor and will attack and kill others smaller than itself.
So when you send your dog or cat outside at night, please keep an eye on them.
If you see a coyote and your dog or cat is out, your presence will deter it. Be out there with them. Especially if you have a small dog. A German Shephard might not have a problem.
On an other note! Skunks!
They will not kill your pet, but you will probably wish YOU were dead if they are "Skunked"!
Check the net for Skunk problems.

[CMNSNC]

I wanna see a bear in my back yard.....maybe:p
No you don't!!!!
Keep your garbage under tight wraps. Bears will enter your house if you don't make sure you have any sweet smelling thing under a tight lid!
Imagine that, having Yogi sleeping next to you in the morning!
I have two dogs that do that, but I know where they are coming from!
Warmth!

[catnap]

No you don't!!!!
Keep your garbage under tight wraps. Bears will enter your house if you don't make sure you have any sweet smelling thing under a tight lid!
Imagine that, having Yogi sleeping next to you in the morning!
I have two dogs that do that, but I know where they are coming from!
Warmth!

hee - naturally I'm joking - I saw Black Bears in New Hampshire break into a dumpter that had been 'bear proofed" - it was funny watching them...from a very safe distance....but kinda scary too!

[Meridenborn]

I wanna see a bear in my back yard.....maybe:p

I'd like to see an angry black bear from Cathole Mountain suddenly "attend" a Meriden Planning Commission site walk of the area scheduled for development.

[flatrat]

Todays news:
AVON, Conn. -- The Avon animal control officer said two reports of coyotes attacking other animals have been made in the past few days.

Animal Control Officer Beverly Laplume said one dog was dragged by two coyotes from its back side and front side and dragged into the woods.

When the coyotes got far enough away, she said, the electric fence went off and buzzed the dog’s collar. She said the coyotes let go of the dog.

The dog came crawling out of the woods, Laplume said, bleeding severely. The dog was brought to the emergency veterinary clinic on Waterville Road for treatment, she said, and has since been brought home.

[gunderstone]

Bethany woman attacked by coyote
BETHANY — Connecticut state police say a coyote at*tacked a woman in Bethany, but she escaped with minor in*juries.

Troopers say the woman was walking along the Litchfield Turnpike just before 10 p.m.

Tuesday when the animal at*tacked her. They say she suf*fered minor cuts to her lower body and is expected to fully recover.

Avon authorities say they’ve had two recent coyote attacks on dogs.

State Department of Envi*ronmental Protection officials say coyote attacks on people are extremely rare, but there has been an increase in reports of coyotes attacking small pets.

The DEP recommends not allowing pets to run free.

[d_beau8]

I'd like to see an angry black bear from Cathole Mountain suddenly "attend" a Meriden Planning Commission site walk of the area scheduled for development.


lol you really think they`ll bother walking out there? they made up there minds before the property became meridens

[flatrat]

Dog dies in coyote attack

Last Edited: Sunday, 08 Feb 2009, 11:09 PM EST
Created On: Sunday, 08 Feb 2009, 10:07 PM EST

* Story by: Bob Wilson

Milford (WTNH) - A deadly attack of a dog in Milford has police urging residents to take caution and not leave pets outside, unattended.

On Todd Drive they know they have coyotes living in the woods behind the homes. But Sunday, Milford police say a dog in the neighborhood was attacked and killed by one of the wild animals.

"You definitely want to keep an eye out because you want to protect my family and my dog," Gene Mingrone, of Milford, said. "That is my biggest concern; I don't want anyone getting hurt."

Gene takes his dog for a walk and always has one eye on the woods. "Whenever I put her out I always look out first before I let her out."

The neighborhood is used to living with coyote and they have lived in the marsh next door as long as they can remember.

"You have to be careful with it. We have small kids and small dogs," Dennis Teixeira, of Milford, said. "I know my father used to walk with his dog around here just in case."

Now it is a reality. With a neighborhood dog killed, it has hit home.

"If it goes out, it goes out on a leash. We go out with the dog," Teixeira said. "We have seen it for years and you kind of have to keep an eye out for it."

[bituufg]

It has been reported recently that coyotes have been attacking small animals. Normally coyotes pose no threat to adults but there are potential risks to children and small pets. To minimize the risk of coyote attacks here are some tips:

* Never leave small children unattended
* Never attempt to befriend a wild animal, they will grow dependent on humans.
* Keep your yard fenced and secured.
* Keep track of your pets and if possible keep cats and small dogs indoors from dawn till dusk.
* If your pets are outside make sure their area is fenced and secure, be careful when taking them to parks or other wild areas.
* Never feed coyotes, wild animals can be unpredictable and may attack at anytime.
* Be sure you are not unknowingly feeding a coyote. Keep trash secure, composts are covered, do not overflow bird feeders or leave fallen fruit from trees on the ground, and do not leave pet food outside.

In general wild coyotes do not approach people, but habituated coyotes looking for food may approach a person. If a coyote approaches you, here is what you can do to prevent an attack:

* Act aggressively, coyotes are not dogs, stamp your feet, yell and wave your arms.
* Teach children not to act like prey but to stand tall and act ferocious.
* Grab a nearby object such as a stick, broom, backpack or umbrella and thrust it toward the coyote.
* If the coyote continues to approach seek safety in a nearby building, do not turn your back on the animal.
* Report any habituated coyotes in the area to the SCPA, City Pound, Wildlife Conservation group or the Police.
* Warn your neighbors if you see coyotes in the area and intervene if you see anyone befriending or feeding a coyote.

The best way to deal with coyotes is to make sure their food sources in the area are restricted and that citizens know how to protect themselves and their pets from any attack.

[Bustopher Jones]

I live in upper Ridgeland, near the Cheshire Reservoir. We see all types of wildlife, including coyote, fox, deer, raccoon, and skunk. (I almost hit a doe and 2 fawns on my way to work this morning, right in our neighborhood.) A coyote will take small pets, but normally will not engage larger ones unless they are attacked.

Incidentally, if your pet does get "skunked", try this:
Skunk Odor Remover (must be applied immediately):
1 quart 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
1 teaspoon liquid soap or dish detergent

Mix these together and bathe ("shampoo" in with a soft sponge or rub down) the spray victim thoroughly.
Be sure to use this mixture immediately after it is created, as it is unstable.
Rinse with tap water afterward, and repeat if necessary.
For spray in the eyes, flush with water as soon as possible.

After cleaning the animal with the solution above, follow up with a bath with normal pet shampoo to remove the residue.

[factsonly06450]

I live in upper Ridgeland, near the Cheshire Reservoir. We see all types of wildlife, including coyote, fox, deer, raccoon, and skunk. (I almost hit a doe and 2 fawns on my way to work this morning, right in our neighborhood.) A coyote will take small pets, but normally will not engage larger ones unless they are attacked.

Incidentally, if your pet does get "skunked", try this:
Skunk Odor Remover (must be applied immediately):
1 quart 3 percent hydrogen peroxide
1/4 cup baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
1 teaspoon liquid soap or dish detergent

Mix these together and bathe ("shampoo" in with a soft sponge or rub down) the spray victim thoroughly.
Be sure to use this mixture immediately after it is created, as it is unstable.
Rinse with tap water afterward, and repeat if necessary.
For spray in the eyes, flush with water as soon as possible.

After cleaning the animal with the solution above, follow up with a bath with normal pet shampoo to remove the residue.


And when you have done all that, get ready to do it two or three more times.