Mercy Crusade Inc. Many areas are undergoing extensive urban development. This has brought about some undesirable encounters with animals other than our domestic dogs and cats. One of the most reported incidents concerns sighting of coyotes. A brief overview of this highly adaptable creature follows for your information.
Coyotes range from Central America to the Arctic.
Almost every state in the U.S.A., every province in Canada, and all of Mexico is the home range for this truely unique creature. In form and size, coyotes resemble a small Collie dog, with erect pointed ears, slender muzzle and bushy tail. Coloration of the animal may vary from light grey to nearly black to red or nearly white. Most active at night or during early morning hours, their good eyesight and keen sense of smell are of great value in locating food sources, such as small live animals, carrion, fruits, garbage or pet foods. Store bags of commercial pet food indoors.