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YouTubeJust another warning, this one seems a little closer to home (Little Turtle) and apparently was an actual pack of coyotes. Can't find the story, but saw it on the morning news. Good news is, the dog lived, but just barely and after emergency surgery.
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Posted 2 years ago # -
chrisgillespie
Short North/Victorian Village
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Well, I don't think a coyote poses a threat to my mongrels, especially Buddy, but it's a good thing we keep our cats in. I hope all of you with small dogs stay safe.
Thanks for the heads up. Post the story, if you find it. I'd like to stay informed about this.
Posted 2 years ago # -
lazyfish
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Ah the circle of life....I for one am looking forward to more predators moving into urban areas, at least it shouyld help with the feral cat problems. Found a neatly picked clean robin skeleton, seems the Coopers Hawks have not migrated yet.
COLUMBUS, Ohio  A dog that was rescued four years ago from a filthy home has survived another ordeal.
Michelle Powers' 7-year-old dog, Madison, was in critical condition Thursday at MedVet after being attacked by a group of coyotes, 10TV's Kurt Ludlow reported.
The attack occurred behind Powers' condominium near Little Turtle Way.
Powers said it was about midnight when she let Madison outside. She grew concerned when the dog didn't come back.
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"I continued to holler and then all of a sudden she came out of the woods," Powers said. "At that point she was absolutely covered in blood."
Powers rushed Madison to MedVet, where emergency surgery saved the dog's life.
"Madison had surgery this morning to explore the open chest wound, have a chest drain placed, have neck wounds explored to make sure no vital structures in the neck were damaged," said veterinarian Dr. Anna Crosby.
Powers said wildlife officials came to her condo and determined that her dog was attacked by coyotes. She said they found several sets of tracks, indicating there was more than one of the animals.
"It's very unnerving to know there's something that vicious and that close to the house," Powers said.
Letters were being sent to nearby residents about the attack, and wildlife officers were going to set traps in the area for coyotes.
In the meantime, a tearful Powers said she just wants her dog to be back at home.
"You know, I would tease her that I couldn't switch out the laundry, or go to the bathroom without her following me," Powers said. "But I Just can't even begin to tell you what I would give for her to follow me into the kitchen or even the bathroom. I would be tickled to death."
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Posted 2 years ago # -
claw71
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These things happen from time to time. Up in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park there are homes and the people there constantly whine about the threats posed to their pets by coyotes.
Here's a simple thought: don't leave your pets unattended. It's not hard to stike a balance with nature as long as we accept certain responsibilities. Keeping an eye on our pets in wooded areas, securing trash and keeping structures in good repair are all you need to do. And for heaven's sake, never feed wildlife! Not even bird feeders. Bird feeders attract squirrels, rabbits, chipsmunks and other sorts of vermin in addition to birds and that will attract predators. The problem is that it's much easier for that coyote to catch your Jack Russel than it is to catch a squirrel. So let the critters find food the old fashioned way.
By the way, don't think a bigger dog is safe from a coyote attack. Coyotes are small and tend to be solitary hunters but when food is scarce they will form in small groups. Two coyotes can easily tear any dog, even an aggressive breed, to shreds. In all honesty one tiny little 35 pound coyote isn't something you'd want your 100 pound German Shepherd tangling with.
Posted 2 years ago # -
groundrules
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Have a friend that lives in gahanna, near Columbus Academy, and he says he regularly sees coyotes or their evidence. Has even seen 'em in the cul de sac during the light of day.
Like the white tail deer, the racoon, and the opossum, they're getting quite adept at suburban living.
Posted 2 years ago # -
Jimbo Jones
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claw71 wrote >>
These things happen from time to time. Up in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park there are homes and the people there constantly whine about the threats posed to their pets by coyotes.
Here's a simple thought: don't leave your pets unattended. It's not hard to stike a balance with nature as long as we accept certain responsibilities. Keeping an eye on our pets in wooded areas, securing trash and keeping structures in good repair are all you need to do. And for heaven's sake, never feed wildlife! Not even bird feeders. Bird feeders attract squirrels, rabbits, chipsmunks and other sorts of vermin in addition to birds and that will attract predators. The problem is that it's much easier for that coyote to catch your Jack Russel than it is to catch a squirrel. So let the critters find food the old fashioned way.
By the way, don't think a bigger dog is safe from a coyote attack. Coyotes are small and tend to be solitary hunters but when food is scarce they will form in small groups. Two coyotes can easily tear any dog, even an aggressive breed, to shreds. In all honesty one tiny little 35 pound coyote isn't something you'd want your 100 pound German Shepherd tangling with.My father-in-law, who lives near, but not in, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park has developed what he considers to be a solution to any potential coyote problems (and they do have small dogs). If he sees one on his property, he takes a shot at it. Hasn't actually hit one yet, but I think he wants to scare them away more than anything else. His view is that he respects the coyotes so he doesn't leave his pets outside unattended. But he's not afraid to take a shot at them.
Posted 2 years ago # -
claw71
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Jimbo Jones wrote >>
claw71 wrote >>
These things happen from time to time. Up in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park there are homes and the people there constantly whine about the threats posed to their pets by coyotes.
Here's a simple thought: don't leave your pets unattended. It's not hard to stike a balance with nature as long as we accept certain responsibilities. Keeping an eye on our pets in wooded areas, securing trash and keeping structures in good repair are all you need to do. And for heaven's sake, never feed wildlife! Not even bird feeders. Bird feeders attract squirrels, rabbits, chipsmunks and other sorts of vermin in addition to birds and that will attract predators. The problem is that it's much easier for that coyote to catch your Jack Russel than it is to catch a squirrel. So let the critters find food the old fashioned way.
By the way, don't think a bigger dog is safe from a coyote attack. Coyotes are small and tend to be solitary hunters but when food is scarce they will form in small groups. Two coyotes can easily tear any dog, even an aggressive breed, to shreds. In all honesty one tiny little 35 pound coyote isn't something you'd want your 100 pound German Shepherd tangling with.My father-in-law, who lives near, but not in, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park has developed what he considers to be a solution to any potential coyote problems (and they do have small dogs). If he sees one on his property, he takes a shot at it. Hasn't actually hit one yet, but I think he wants to scare them away more than anything else. His view is that he respects the coyotes so he doesn't leave his pets outside unattended. But he's not afraid to take a shot at them.
That's not a bad idea. Firecrackers or slamming trash can lids together would be equally effective. Like most wild animals, coyotes don't like when the odds are against them so they'll flee if they see a larger animal acting agressively. Loud noises tend to convey aggression.
That makes me think of the difference between city squirrels and country squirrels. If you go to any park in Columbus those fat gray squirrels don't budge. You see them everywhere and on occasion they get bold and chase people. But take a hike at Tar Hollow or Mohican and you're lucky if you see a squirrel because they run and hide at the slightest sound.
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