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Dear Michelle:
The coyote may have just been passing by. Or, it may live in the area and this is just the first time you've seen it. There are lots of coyotes throughout the Bay Area.
Forget shooting the animal. That can be very dangerous. That's why it's against the law to fire a gun within the city limits, or within a quarter-mile of a residence. And you don't know it was hunting your cats, so you might shoot an innocent animal.
Ranchers have discovered that killing a resident coyote can end up causing worse problems when transient coyotes move in to take over the dead coyote's territory. Transient predators could end up being more trouble than the one that was killed.
The important thing is to be aware a coyote is around and try to keep from doing things that might attract it.
Make sure you pick up any remaining cat food when your ferals finish eating. Many people regularly leave food out on their patios for their pets. Some coyotes know this and prowl around from house to house looking for it.
Make sure your garbage can lid fits tightly. On my way to work from Benicia during the pre-dawn hours, I often spot coyotes trying to get into garbage bins along the side of the road on garbage pick-up days.
Get
some of those bamboo plant stakes from the garden supply store and stick one in the ground every couple of feet outside your back fence. Tie a white rag around each stake and spray the rag with dog repellent spray (from the pet store). Spray the rags weekly and after rain.
If you've been feeding your ferals for a long time, they've obviously become adept at hiding from predators.
A final note
Gary: This morning I found a message in my mailbox. On New Year's Eve just at midnight there were very loud, concussive fireworks set off near my home. Bright white light as well.
The message today:
"We were out until 12:30 a.m. New Year's Eve. When we returned home we found a bloody mess. Our dog had blood coming from its mouth, as well as blood all over her. She was shaking uncontrollably and was in a state we have never seen before.
"One of her large canine teeth was hanging by a thread. There was blood all around the house. The dog tried to escape through a side door and desperately chewed on the frame and door.
"We went to Emergency and $1,000 later, they think she'll be OK if she didn't do more damage that hasn't shown itself yet. Please, please, don't ever set off that type of fireworks again. You have no idea what you are doing to so many animals that are highly sensitive and fearful of loud noises."
I don't have any pets myself right now but sure feel sorry for my neighbors who do. (Pat Corr, Martinez)
Find more Gary in his blog at www.ibabuzz.com/gary bogue or write Gary, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8099; old columns at ContraCostaTimes.com, click on Columns; e-mail garybug@infionline.net
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