[duffysmom]

Local News reports a small dog (Morkie) was snatched from the front yard while out with his owner. The man reported he saw the coyote take the dog but he was unable to do anything.

I have heard of a coyote walking along a villa wall so please be aware.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Sad for the dog and its owner. Everyone that walks their pets in the dark, please be alert.

[justjim]

Duffysmom: What Village did this happen in?

[sandybill2]

Originally Posted by justjim

Duffysmom: What Village did this happen in?

Village of Belle Aire----house backed up to Glenview Golf Course.

Horrible thing to happen.

We live in Belvedere---we were dog-sitting for our neighbor's Maltipoo---I always leash him when I take him outside. Did so late one evening---about a year ago---I saw him stiffen and look down the street---a coyote was loping around the corner in the street---fortunately when it saw us it turned and went between two houses away from us. I was already headed back in the house with the dog in tow!

[blueeagle65]

Use a leash!

[gerryann]

Take a bat or golf club as well to hit the coyote with. Poor pup.

[Mleeja]

We live by the El Sanitago course and our dog was "spooked" when she went out about 10:00 pm. Was sniffing the air very intently!

[manaboutown]

Coyotes will even eat cats. Yuk! Friends of mine have lost two Siamese cats to them.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by gerryann

Take a bat or golf club as well to hit the coyote with. Poor pup.

One night a couple of weeks ago, I took my two "girls" out late at night before going to bed; they both growled and I saw the hair bristle up on both of them. I never saw anything but I won't take them out now without something to defend us with.

[Northwoods]

This is unbelievably sad. Thank you for posting the details so we can all be more aware when we take out pets out after dark.

[Mishy]

Coyote at noon time in Virginia Trace. Seen again at 9 pm. I called 911, they had me call the wild game commission, who told me I could shoot it pay someone to catch it. Now someone's dog has been killed. We have to do something!

[Sandtrap328]

This is Florida and there are animals that will kill small pets. It doesn't sound as though that dog was on a leash so it is a bitter lesson for others to learn.

Be vigilant when you go outside with your little dog for coyotes, hawks, owls, rattlesnakes, and the very hot pavement for their little feet.

[Chatbrat]

If you can legally carry a gun when walking your dog-do so, coyotes can be shot on sight

[graciegirl]

I really don't agree with that advice.


That very well could endanger folks around you.


This happened at night and the dog was not protected by a leash that could bring him quickly to his owner. First think to do what is more reasonable and don't forget that most wild animals are afraid of humans.


There have been coyotes and foxes in our neighborhoods for years for many of us. I have seen them here and I have seen them in Ohio where we lived.


We can't all get so paranoid and think to do dangerous things.


This is the first time in my life I have EVER heard of a wild animal snatching a pet while the owner was present.

[fromHHDS]

Please everyone, do not take their advice and get out your guns! i am more concerned about poor shooting than a coyote!!