Be on the lookout for coyotes.
Clovis Animal Services notified residents on social media earlier this month about the sightings.
The animal has been spotted in many areas of Clovis — including parks and fields.
“The coyotes tend to go towards water basins or large open areas, which is oftentimes why you might see them on the trails,” Clovis Police Department Animal Services, Cpl. Amber Cocilova said.
Clovis Police Animal Services says although there have been no sightings in the last week, it’s important to stay vigilant, especially because these wild animals can appear friendly.
“A lot of people like to correlate them with their household pets, but please do not approach the coyotes,” Cocilova explained. “Turn and walk away if you have the ability to. If you don’t, make yourself look bigger, clap loud, scream, all that kind of stuff because they are afraid and they will typically turn and run.”
Animal Services suggests bringing your pets’ food indoors and keeping them on shorter leashes.