Predators range from the very large to the microscopic.
This problem is particularly severe in the spring and summer, when pets spend more time outside and may travel away from home along with their owners. While you may think of your pet as a beloved member of the family, they are just another easy meal for a coyote, mountain lion or other large predator. Family pets, even large and formidable dogs are not prepared for survival in the wild. Your pet counts on you to protect them. Protect them by keeping your pets in an enclosed area such as your backyard during the day and make sure they are inside or in a dog house or other enclosure with four strong sides and a top during the night.