Coyotes in Dunedin: When to Take Action

Not sure what you should do if you see a coyote? Here's a few tips for protecting you and your pet from wild coyotes in Dunedin.

Coyotes have been spotted all over Dunedin in recent months. Dunedin Patch commenter Jenn Andersen reported seeing one in her Spanish Trails neighborhood in late October. Two large coyotes (40lbs +) tried to eat my pocket beagle this morning in Spanish trails. They were ten feet from me and had little fear of me or my larger dog. Our 70 lb short haired pointer chased them off. This is there second attempt at the beagle. We purchased a house with a large yard for the kids and dogs to enjoy. The city needs to relocate these coyotes soon. The coyotes next attempt on the dogs will be their last. Although it may be alarming to see a coyote, especially if it is attacking a beloved pet, it is not advised to shoot at them in residential areas, …

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