[The Buckeyes]

We have two mini Australian and can't imagine how we would feel if this happened to either one or both of them. Very sad for the owner.

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by 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.

I happens all the time. Jessica Simpson had her dog snatched right in front of her.

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by Bonny

So sad for the little puppy & his owner, but..... PLEASE no guns.
The solution is to keep your pets on a leash and close to you, not with a 20 - 25 foot lead. Had the puppy been on a short leash next to the owner, I doubt the coyote would have come near the dog. And, please, don't let your little kitties outside. If you feel the need, take them on a leash also.
And let's not forget. This was home to these wild animals before we all got here.

a leash may help but if the coyote was fearless enough to take the dog with the owner present a leash would have only led to a tug of war. Coyotes are not native to Florida and as with most invasive species need to be eliminated when found.

[chachacha]

i hope some will take the time to find the name of the owner in the Villages News story and send him a note of condolence...he must be devastated. i don't think a leash would have helped. years ago my brother had a pet crow which he had rescued and brought back to health, zach, which stayed on his shoulder and went everywhere with him...one day he hopped down to the patio and a ferral cat swooped in and ran off with him so quickly that even a teenager could not possibly have stopped it. i will never forget my brother's devastation and grief and my inability to console him....so sad for this owner.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by joldnol

a leash may help but if the coyote was fearless enough to take the dog with the owner present a leash would have only led to a tug of war. Coyotes are not native to Florida and as with most invasive species need to be eliminated when found.

If the puppy was close enough to you, I would think, once you start kicking that coyote, chances are he would take off.

[billethkid]

None of us know the circumstances other than the dog was snatched from their front yard. On or off leash? Out with owner present/not present?
Etc. All is speculation which is fine. However suggested cures or actions to take are really not valid until exactly what happened is known.

Until then safest, most reliable action is using the leash....which too many do not subscribe to......unfortunately.

[Bambi]

If you look at the State of Fl website (wildlife dept), it advises that there have been several attacks on domestic pets by coyotes. Small children are also at risk. If you pick up the child or pet being threatened by a coyote, be prepared to also be attacked as the predator is after the prey. The State recommends that you make noise, wave your arms etc. if threatened.
Other websites recommend carrying wasp spray that has a range of 20 feet or so and consider carrying a golf club or stick.
I have seen a coyote in the Nancy Lopez area and my neighbors have seen them in their yard. When I walk my dog late at night, I turn on all my outdoor lights, close the door loudly and "talk" to the dog so anything out there knows I am there with him. I also stay in the well lighted areas of my front yard.
Not paranoid... Just value my pet and take simple precautions.

[Bonny]

Originally Posted by billethkid

None of us know the circumstances other than the dog was snatched from their front yard. On or off leash? Out with owner present/not present?
Etc. All is speculation which is fine. However suggested cures or actions to take are really not valid until exactly what happened is known.

Until then safest, most reliable action is using the leash....which too many do not subscribe to......unfortunately.

The news report said the owner took the dog out at night like he always does. A coyote snatched the dog and the owner tried to chase it. So the owner was there and it sounds like the dog wasn't on a leash

[Jima64]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

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

Can you imagine at night trying to hit a moving coyote. Just how far is this bullet going to travel? Easier to keep your dog on a short leash.

[Sandtrap328]

Originally Posted by joldnol

I happens all the time. Jessica Simpson had her dog snatched right in front of her.

I thought Bart Simpson's sisters are Lisa and Maggie.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Jima64

Can you imagine at night trying to hit a moving coyote. Just how far is this bullet going to travel? Easier to keep your dog on a short leash.

Mine are on a short leash and I'm pretty spot on accurate with my .380 so if anything gets within 20' - . If the Sheriff's Dept. shows up, then I'll be at their mercy, but nothing is going to take my two "girls". It's the chance I'll take.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Mine are on a short leash and I'm pretty spot on accurate with my .380 so if anything gets within 20' - . If the Sheriff's Dept. shows up, then I'll be at their mercy, but nothing is going to take my two "girls". It's the chance I'll take.

If you have a concealed weapons permit, more power to you. I could not hit a coyote with a pistol and doubt if my 22 hollow point rifle rounds would take one down. And walking with a Winchester type rifle with my pooch is probably not a good idea. And it takes two hands for a slingshot.

Aren't there bear alarms or some such that scare animals away? Of course, that would also terrify the dog you are walking.

I found this article. ​How To Keep Your Pets Safe From Coyotes

[Chatbrat]

My Fn 57 with a green laser is dead accurate to a 100 yds, if any animal or 2 legged animal is a threat to my loved ones --they will be dealt with. You can always hire a lawyer, you can't hire a life--if our Siamese cat was in jeopardy--I would protect her

[e-flyer]

Originally Posted by joldnol

I happens all the time. Jessica Simpson had her dog snatched right in front of her.

That was 6 years years ago, not exactly all the time.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

If you have a concealed weapons permit, more power to you. I could not hit a coyote with a pistol and doubt if my 22 hollow point rifle rounds would take one down. And walking with a Winchester type rifle with my pooch is probably not a good idea. And it takes two hands for a slingshot.

Aren't there bear alarms or some such that scare animals away? Of course, that would also terrify the dog you are walking.

I found this article. ​How To Keep Your Pets Safe From Coyotes

I do. Thx. for the article.