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Originally Posted by Kitty Litter
First, I would like to say that I can't imagine watching your dog being snatched by another animal. My heart goes out to that family. What if the animal that carried off that dog was an eagle or owl? Would everyone want to start killing these animals as well? I'm sure many of the cats that have gone missing were killed by birds of prey. I love the Villages not only for the lifestyle but also for all of the wild life that we get to enjoy. Watch your pets and leave the coyotes alone.
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I know birds of prey get ducks and rabbits and imagine they could get small dogs as well. There have been some falcons in the neighborhood we have been here in Lynnhaven. I hope no one would be stupid enough to shoot at a bird of prey carrying away a dog as you do not know where your bullet will go even if it hits the bird.
I just do not like coyotes wandering in residential areas of the Villages. They are very worthwhile to have in wildlife preserves for the most part. They hunt mice, rats, snakes, etc. This does seem to be a problem all over the US.
Living with coyotes - This is Reno But, the Villages seems very unique in how big it is and how quickly developed.