An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. People need to learn to keep their dogs on leashes. Also, it is important not to feed wildlife. Wildlife does not need our help to survive. People who feed wild mammals are creating a potentially dangerous situation.
Wild animals are intelligent enough to recognize that people are the source of their handouts.
They become less fearful and allow a closer approach, potentially becoming a hazard, especially for children. Often, wildlife is fed unintentionally when homeowners leave pet food and watering dishes from their pets outside, especially at night. Please keep all food inside. Regardless of how you feel about the animals, the existence of coyotes is a fact that won't go away. Most people in the county are enjoying their encounters with coyotes, and by taking a few common sense precautions, are avoiding negative impacts of their presence.