Watch your Cat in Coyote country!

It was interesting to see recently the story of Adrian the Coyote
wandering into a downtown Chicago sub shop. Hailing from the 'burbs of NYC, I'm accustomed to seeing deer in unusual settings, but I wouldn't expect a coyote in the local sandwich shop!

The point to this post was to warn people who might let their cats or small dogs out unsupervised in areas where coyotes are more common, that there is a greater risk of pets becoming coyote food at this time of year. According to an article on The Times News, "Cats and dogs may be more at risk of being snatched away by coyotes now than at other time during the year because the animals are out hunting to feed their pups..."

Now that's a pleasant thought! Obviously coyotes need to eat too, so it isn't strange that this happens. That's what coyotes do! It is however, another good reason to keep Muffy and Tiger indoors where they belong, and to keep an eye on you small dog if you keep him outside.