Coyote Attacks Increase In The Valley ( PHOENIX )

CBS 5 News ^ | November 18, 2009 | Elizabeth Erwin

[george76]

People Say Animals Are Preying On Larger Livestock.

People living in major Valley neighborhoods... that coyotes have all but overtaken their neighborhoods.

Don Hoopes and his 7-year-old son Jordan have a new ritual every night. They need to make sure all their animals are tucked safely inside, now that they know what can happen if they don't.

Neighbor Richard Tate said, "I saw one yesterday morning trying to attack dogs in broad daylight."

Tate's had a couple sheep slaughtered by coyotes already. He said they even tried to go after his ram.

Tate said , "My concern is that if a 40-pound coyote will take on a 120-pound ram with a full set of horns, tell me what a six-or seven-year-old that weighs 60 to 70-pounds is going to be like."

Hoopes said there aren't a lot of options to take care of the problem.

Tate said, "Of course, you can't use a firearm, you can't use a bow, you can't use a crossbow, you can't poison them. I guess you're supposed to run them down and strangle them."

If you notice coyotes hanging around your neighborhood, make sure to keep all pets inside or in enclosed areas, and if you see a pack while you're out, stay away.

[GladesGuru]

Coyotes are notorious thieves. True for coyotes on two or four legs.

However, four legged coyotes are even going to steal your auto anti-freeze if you forget and leave it out overnight.

BAAAD COYOTES ! ! !