A coyote spotted in the Highlands Ranch area. |
DENVER - Some area veterinarians are reporting a recent increase in the number of coyote attacks.
Judy Schlechten lives in the Homestead subdivision and says her Bijan Frise is one of many dogs attacked. "We're just really happy he's alive," Schlechten said. Little JT needed surgery and has staples in his head and abdomen. Schlechten says coyotes jumped her fence and attacked the dog in her yard about 7:15 at night.
She says there are as many as 16 coyotes living on the open space near her house. She believes something needs to be done.
"I would like to see them taken out," she said.
Not everyone agrees.
The Centennial City Council will take up the subject at its December 8th meeting. The city will try to figure out how to handle the issue, and if trapping and euthanizing the coyotes is an option. According to the city spokesperson, relocating them is not. Anyone with concerns is urged to attend.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife says anyone with coyotes in their area should keep their pets inside or on a leash at night.
Dr. Andrew Jackson at Animal Hospital Specialty Center in Highlands Ranch says he's seeing five to ten every week or two. Coyotes are attacking all over the area, but there are lots of problems in Centennial.
Judy Schlechten lives in the Homestead subdivision and says her Bijan Frise is one of many dogs attacked. "We're just really happy he's alive," Schlechten said. Little JT needed surgery and has staples in his head and abdomen. Schlechten says coyotes jumped her fence and attacked the dog in her yard about 7:15 at night.
She says there are as many as 16 coyotes living on the open space near her house. She believes something needs to be done.
"I would like to see them taken out," she said.
Not everyone agrees.
The Centennial City Council will take up the subject at its December 8th meeting. The city will try to figure out how to handle the issue, and if trapping and euthanizing the coyotes is an option. According to the city spokesperson, relocating them is not. Anyone with concerns is urged to attend.
The Colorado Division of Wildlife says anyone with coyotes in their area should keep their pets inside or on a leash at night.
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