[marktwain]

Mountain lions chowing down on pets happens frequently, but it is not common for them to come into a house to do so.

This is the second case that I have heard of.

Coyotes chowing down on pets is very common. I have heard of several cases second hand in Yuma. But I have not heard of them entering homes. Yards, yes. Homes, no.

[fwdude]

I live at the edge of a large urban center: DFW. I hear coyotes yapping at night frequently, probably 50 yards from the house. I have had a cat go missing in the last 6 months, so I fear the worst. He was an door/outdoor cat, indoors at night, very wily, being formerly a self-sufficient stray, and has survived for years with no problem.

I'm hoping he just found another home, but can't think too much on it. Great cat.