I was watching the news tonight and they were talking about coyotes moving into the city looking for food. Please keep your pets safe if you live in areas of coyote sightings. The link below is for Burlington but it thought the page had a bunch of good information. Living with Coyotes What to do if a coyote approaches you: Stop. Pick up small children and pets Stand still Shout “GO AWAY,” and wave your arms high in the air Use hazing techniques, such as popping open an umbrella, throwing an object near the coyote or shaking your keys Slowly back away. Never run from, or turn your back on, a coyote (or any domestic dog) Share your experience by reporting the coyote sighting Successfully coexisting with the coyote: NEVER feed coyotes Keep your pets leashed Never approach a coyote, its den or pups Always keep pet food and water bowls indoors Keep trash cans covered Pick ripened fruit, and clean all rotted fruit off the ground Do not allow a large amount of wild bird seed to remain on your lawn Keep cats indoors Keep chickens, rabbits, and other small animals in covered enclosures, constructed with heavy mesh wire Neuter pets Teach children how to respect and safely admire wildlife from afar. cms.burlington.ca/Page6273.aspx?utm_campaign=FirendlyURL&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=wwwburlington#.VGvvOsmmXjI
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 01:37:18 +0000