Reply #98: Locals are NOT happy with this....

[Hell Hath No Fury]

The first story in the morning was the coyotes had attacked a pair of leashed dogs, mildly injuring one of them. Our local wildlife people said it was most likely because they were a mating pair and may have had pups nearby.

Next time I check the story I find they had been destroyed -- NO attempt to move them, NO attempt to find another solution -- just shot dead.

Everyone I work with was appalled when I made the announcement. I was appalled -- and I say this as someone who lost a cat to coyotes the night before the Tahoe fire.

In the past few years, out city has seen a number of coyotes coming to stay in various parks across the town, including one just two blocks from me. It is a new situation we are all trying to deal with, and we are trying to discover ways we can ALL live here peaceable.

Shoot first is NOT our solution of choice. :mad:

I have already contacted the Mayor's and my Superivor's offices with my extreme displeaure, and I plan on following this story closely.


SHAME ON FISH AND GAME FOR ACTING IS SUCH A RASH MANNER! :mad: