An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 coyote live among us in the Lower Mainland. Although the coyotes eat mainly small mammals such as mice and rats, they will eat domestic pets. All small pets should be kept indoors at night and on a leash when out with their owners. Coyotes are generally no threat to people but should be treated with respect and never approached or fed. People with small children should be especially careful with their kids around animals.
Coyotes are carnivores.
They will also eat household pets such as cats and small dogs. They eat bird eggs, fruits and berries in season, and garbage. Getting along with coyotes Coyotes are part of our urban wildlife. The best strategy seems to be to try and get along with them. While coyotes are relatively new to the Lower Mainland, cities such as Calgary and Los Angeles have had coyotes for many years.