PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — The Portsmouth Animal Control Unit has recently received numerous calls from residents who have spotted coyotes in various parts of the city.
Animal control says the increase in coyote sightings is partly due to the animals approaching their mating season.
According to Portsmouth Animal Control, their training and authority is dedicated only to domesticated animals. However, animal control does assist with wildlife in instances where the animal is hurt or injured.
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