While some residents of Galveston Island are calmer now that a coyote has been caught, others are worried about how many more coyotes may be in the area. Some people are fearing for their small pets, while others are just hoping that the coyote population will stay under control. Animal control is doing their best to reassure people
GALVESTON, Texas — Some people living on Galveston Island feel more at ease knowing that a coyote has been captured. This animal has been blamed for a number of dead animals, including Cornelius Mock’s cat.
Many families in our neighborhood have young children. We were worried that the coyotes near our homes would scare them or worse, hurt them. Some of our neighbors said they could actually hear the coyotes howling at night.
A coyote was caught in a trap in a park near West Dansby Drive on Wednesday morning, according to the Galveston Animal Control.
A coyote has been spotted in the neighborhood, so a cage has been put up to try and catch it. The Davidson family is hoping to keep the coyotes out of their yard and away from their pets.
Coyote in Your Neighborhood
If you live in the area where a coyote has been spotted, it is important to be aware of the dangers these animals pose. Coyotes are known to attack small pets, so it is important to keep your animals inside or in a fenced-in area. If you do see a coyote in your neighborhood, make loud noises or try to scare it off by throwing objects in its direction. Do not approach the coyote, as they may view you as a threat.
Coyotes can get into crawl spaces, so it is important to check your foundation for any openings that a coyote could fit through. If you have small pets, keep them inside or in a fenced-in area where a coyote cannot get to them. Be aware of the signs of a coyote attack, which include bites on the neck or face and puncture wounds.
What To Do If You See a Coyote
If you see a coyote in your neighborhood, make loud noises or try to scare it off by throwing objects in its direction. Do not approach the coyote, as they may view you as a threat. You can also report coyote sightings to your local animal control agency.
What To Do If You Have a Pet Attack
If your pet is attacked by a coyote, bring them to the vet immediately. If you are able to, try to take a picture of the coyote or get a description so that you can report the incident to your local animal control agency.
Coyote-proofing Your Home
The best way to keep coyotes away from your home is to coyote-proof your property. This includes sealing off any openings that a coyote could fit through, such as crawl spaces or holes in fences. You should also keep your trash cans sealed and not leave pet food outside. If you do see a coyote in your neighborhood, make loud noises or try to scare it off by throwing objects in its direction. Do not approach the coyote, as they may view you as a threat. You can also report coyote sightings to your local animal control agency.
Coyote Removal
If you have a coyote problem on your property, you can contact a wildlife removal service to help you get rid of the coyotes. These services will typically use traps or poisons to remove the coyotes. However, these methods can be dangerous to other animals and should only be used as a last resort.
AAAC Wildlife Removal can help you get rid of coyotes from your property. We are a professional wildlife removal company that specializes in safely removing coyotes from your home. We will first assess the situation and then determine the best course of action to take. We will also provide you with tips on how to keep coyotes away from your property in the future.
We can also fix the damage that coyotes have done to your home, such as repairing fences or sealing off openings that the coyotes used to get into your property.
If you have a coyote problem on your property, contact AAAC Wildlife Removal today. We are here to help you safely remove the coyotes from your home.
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