We at the Bulldog have seen coyotes in the neighbourhood on two of the last four evenings — which means you have probably seen them too. They were lean and fast as they paced down the street. Luckily, the coyotes totally ignored our presence on these occasions. We thought it would be a good time to repost some advice from the City of Toronto about living with urban coyotes.
The City of Toronto website says that coyotes “generally do not pose a danger to people, but can pose a danger for pets. They are active during the day and at night, particularly dusk and dawn, and help to control rodent and rabbit populations. Coyotes thrive in urban areas because of the abundance of food and shelter available. They do not hibernate and may be seen more often during winter months as they are not hidden by foliage. Coyotes will eat whatever food is available such as small mammals and birds, and improperly stored garbage.”
“Keep dogs on a leash; Keep cats indoors or supervised when outside; If coyotes are in your area, do not let your pet out into your backyard alone.”
Source: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/wildlife-in-the-city/coyotes/
More information can be found on the City’s website: www.toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/wildlife-in-the-city/coyotes
