Millcreek Township’s animal resource officer said an increase in coyote activity is putting family pets at a higher risk of attack.
According to William Sandstrom, they have recently received an increase in coyote-related calls, and he’s encouraging pet owners to keep a close eye on their pets when letting them outside.
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He recommended keeping them on a leash and watching them closely.
If a pet is left unattended, a coyote may see it as defenseless and take the opportunity to attack.
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“They’re hunters, of course, and they’re carnivores, but the easier the prey, the better for them. They don’t want to work as hard,” said Sandstrom…