How much do you fear coyotes in your neighborhood? (Denver: home, living) - Colorado (CO) - Page 3 - City-Data Forum

denver_hacker · 04-09-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dpjebolts

And no cat jokes...Cat haters!!!

Hey, I like cats, but not zombies...with their appetite for brains and their smug attitudes...

Anyway, we have both coyotes and fox in our neighborhood (S. Denver) and several cats in the area have gone missing lately. We also have a cat that we let outside when she feels the urge. Usually we're outside with her - everyone's going in and out, doors open kind of thing - but not always. Two loud and active kids tend to ward off any small predators

We never let her stay out overnight, it seems the wild critters are active in the early morning when there are fewer people around. If we leave the house, we tend to make sure she's inside.

nele · 04-09-2009, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by dpjebolts

Will they eat my cats! we r moving there and we are concerned about that.

And no cat jokes...Cat haters!!!

Yep they will eat your cats. Think about their welfare and keep 'em inside.

Katarina Witt · 04-09-2009, 09:24 PM

We think a coyote ate one of our cats! They sleep indoors now!

foxymama · 07-30-2010, 01:59 PM

I just heard today there have been at least 7 dogs killed by coyotes in my neighborhood since the 4th of July. Two healthy adult Labs and a healthy adult German Shepherd among them. Usually they are not a problem but the neighbors say they've seen as many as 10 in this pack with young living in a very urban neighborhood I can't imagine they are living off anything other than pets. We live in the South Harvey Park neighborhood near Sheridan and hwy285. Anyone got any suggestions on what can be done? The neighbors have told me they have called the city and been told there is no money in the budget to do anything. One was even told to shoot the coyote if it comes in her yard again, which is illegal I'm sure within the city limits.

denver_hacker · 07-30-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by foxymama

I just heard today there have been at least 7 dogs killed by coyotes in my neighborhood since the 4th of July. Two healthy adult Labs and a healthy adult German Shepherd among them. Usually they are not a problem but the neighbors say they've seen as many as 10 in this pack with young living in a very urban neighborhood I can't imagine they are living off anything other than pets. We live in the South Harvey Park neighborhood near Sheridan and hwy285. Anyone got any suggestions on what can be done? The neighbors have told me they have called the city and been told there is no money in the budget to do anything. One was even told to shoot the coyote if it comes in her yard again, which is illegal I'm sure within the city limits.

If it's true that seven dogs have been taken down by a pack of ~10 coyotes, I'm pretty sure your city council member can find the money to get them trapped or shot. I would call your city council member directly and ask them what to do:

Denver City Council Members

One person calling about an issue doesn't mean much. A group of neighbors demanding something makes a city council member take action. So you need to get together with your neighbors and make it happen.

suburbgal · 07-31-2010, 07:52 AM

We used to see them first thing in the morning (they'd come through the open space behind my house and try to trick the dogs on the back fences) but not soo much anymore. Doesn't mean they aren't around...just more houses now for them to look for food. We live in Parker.

choosing78 · 07-31-2010, 09:53 AM

I live in Broomfield where there's supposed to be a problem. I don't want to sound naive but the only times I've seen coyotes they've been slightly larger than a fox and alone. I'm sure they could do some damage but I'm not really afraid. Most of the human/dog attacks in or area were either people trying to pet them or dogs chasing them.

newhandle · 07-31-2010, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by denver_hacker

If it's true that seven dogs have been taken down by a pack of ~10 coyotes, I'm pretty sure your city council member can find the money to get them trapped or shot. I would call your city council member directly and ask them what to do:

Denver City Council Members

One person calling about an issue doesn't mean much. A group of neighbors demanding something makes a city council member take action. So you need to get together with your neighbors and make it happen.

Contact and join your local registered neighborhood organization (RNO). Find out who your council person is, then call and find out which RNO is for your area.

livecontent · 07-31-2010, 07:18 PM

There are much more danger from domestic dogs than any coyote. More people have been killed and bitten by your friendly neighborhood pet. The real threat on walking on urban trails is those dogs which are let loose, run loose and are not controlled by the owners. These pets run in packs in the city and the mountains, yet we do not take that threat seriously--because they are pets.

Yes, coyotes can be problems and if they are, should be brought to the attention of the authorities. I often hear and read stories about dogs being attacked, but these dogs are not leashed and not contained. A dog cannot chase a coyote if it is properly leashed, as required by law. I am sadden about pets that are hurt by coyotes but in some instances, not all, it is the negligent pet owner who causes the problem.

Livecontent

foxymama · 08-14-2010, 10:29 AM

We have all been letting our City Councel rep. know, as well as the City Animal Control, the City Wildlife Ecologist, the Division of Wildlife and our neighborhood association. They all tell us the same thing, they will not do anything about them. The count is now up to 12 dogs (that we know of) and all were taken out of their own backyards. 2 Labs, a German Shepherd and a Golden Retriever among them so not only small dogs are at risk and many have 6 foot fences.
There will be a neighborhood meeting Aug. 24th at 7:00 p.m. at the Harvey Park rec. center with the City Wildlife Ecologist but I'm pretty sure she will tell us just what's on the pamplet they've been sending out to everyone that contacts them - they won't do anything about them and when their food source runs out (our pets I take it since there in no natural prey in our neighborhood) they will leave. Now if it were a person or dog doing this I'm sure there would be immediate action but since they are wild animals we just have to live with it? I think it's a ridiculous policy, we need to look at changing. There are at least 2 packs with as many as 10 in each living in a residential neighborhood and we just have to live with it? Give me a break!