is required when coyotes are trapped in Florida. But we quickly learned that no matter what we do, the coyotes are not going away; they’ve been living among humans for centuries—and they’re really, really good at it. While I savor Twain’s artistry (the coyote is a living, breathing allegory of Want … he is always poor, out of luck, and friendless), I’m also reminded that many wild animals are more humane than many humans, themselves. And I really dig this fitting analysis by Thoreau, who presumably would celebrate Atlantic Beach’s position on coexisting with coyotes: Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it. So, however you say ‘coyote,’ let’s appreciate (and live with) them, shall we? Kevin Hogencamp is the Atlantic Beach interim city manager.
PROTECTING YOUR PETS
Coyotes can and do prey on domestic cats and small dogs. Most coyote attacks on pets occur either at night or in the early evening or morning hours (dusk and dawn). To protect your pets, do not allow them to roam freely.
Keep cats indoors. Free-roaming cats are at a high risk of being preyed on by coyotes. Walk small dogs on a short leash, especially at night, dusk or dawn. Be extra careful if you are going to walk your pet in wooded areas or areas that have heavy foliage, where coyotes could hide. If pets are kept unattended in a fenced yard, be sure the fence is high enough (about 6 feet) to prevent coyotes from jumping over it and check the bottom of the fence regularly to ensure there are no holes where coyotes can get underneath. Remove other attractants from around your home, such as pet food and unsecured garbage left outside. Problems with coyotes can be significantly reduced if residents remove attractants and secure trash. Source: http://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/coyotes
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