We’ve seen bobcats around here over the years and even a fox once, but this is the first time I’ve seen a coyote this close to the house. Neat to watch, he was probably after gophers.
Agreed! Our kitties are indoor or catio only. I called a couple of neighbors who I know have small dogs to let them know we have a coyote in the neighborhood. One of them lets her little dog out sometimes to do his business off leash in a small side yard with only a short, flimsy fence. That coyote could be over that in a second.They are cool...but I don't want them near my dogs or cats for obvious reasons!
Fire a pistol or something that makes a really loud noise whenever you see a coyote in a place where you don't want them. They'll learn, pretty quickly, that "Bang! Bang!" means to stay away.One evening at dusk I saw a coyote standing at my fence, surveying my yard.