Coyotes On the Loose in the Dale
Mark Carter of Catherine Road in Heathcote came upon a coyote as he was driving home at dusk with his family in the car on August 30th. He describes a very large dog-like animal, skinny, with a triangular, pointed face and dark fur. Unlike foxes, that always seem to be on the move, the coyote stood still, and stared at the Carters as they stared back.
His neighbor had spotted a coyote earlier in the day and it appears that the coyotes live in the woods near the Fenway Golf Course that borders the area. Carter would like to see them trapped and removed to a less-populated area. He points out that loose dogs are caught and brought to shelters and sees the coyotes as a threat to residents and their household pets. On Labor Day weekend he contemplated taking a snooze on his hammock in his yard, but nixed the idea due to the fear of a coyote wandering by.
Additional reports of coyotes were received from:
- Wynmor Road at 1:41 in the afternoon on 8/30
- Farragut Road at 2:32 pm on 8/30 same day at
- Catherine Road at 4:36 pm on 8/30 --Police went there to investigate, found the coyote and got it to move out of the yard and into the woods.
- Thies Court at 1:45 on August 31
- Richbell Road at 6 PM on September 4
- Black Birch Lane at 7:20 pm in the evening of September 5
- Fenway Golf Course on the second hole around 11 am on Labor Day
- At Wildwood and Corell Roads at 11:30 am on September 6
Do you think coyotes should be removed from the area? Share your comments in the section below.
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written by Resident living by the Weinberg nature center , September 25, 2010
We heard a pack of coyotes howling real loud earlier last evening ( apprpx. 8:30pm). They stopped when we made noise.... Our daughter pointed out this was a full moon night....
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written by Saxon Woods Road resident, September 15, 2010
Last night around 3am we heard a "pack" of them howling outside our window. Sounded like 4-6 of them. 2 days ago I saw one at 6am on Saxon Woods Road and called the police. There needs to be a better policy than "wait and see." We have a 3 year old and no one has any idea what a pack of coyotes will do. They should be trapped and removed, before something bad happens and then it's too late.
Question for everyone: so what do we do about it? Contact the town? the mayor? get it onto someone's agenda? call the press and make it an issue? let's do something!
Question for everyone: so what do we do about it? Contact the town? the mayor? get it onto someone's agenda? call the press and make it an issue? let's do something!
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written by Dog Owner, September 11, 2010
I have a small dog. I cant stand the idea of a coyote harming my dog; get rid of them!
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written by Mother of 3 little ones, September 10, 2010
I just have one question. If a coyote strikes, is the victim's family supposed to sue the SPD? As long as the SPD is taking full responsiblity in not removing the coyotes. I'm gonna sue their pants off if my kids get hurt. There's plenty of lawyers in Scarsdale.
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written by Cathy, September 10, 2010
I think it is rare for a coyote to attack anyone unless it has rabies. Raccoons, squirrels and other creatures can also come down with rabies. Should we trap all of them too? I like the idea of wildlife adapting and learning to live among us.
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written by Cayuga Road Animal Lover, September 10, 2010
While I appreciate living in a place with so much beauty and wildlife, I think the Village should relocate the Coyotes to a less populated area. I worry that a mere "encounter" could easily turn into an attack on a small pet or child.
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written by Missing Something, September 09, 2010
I don't understand the logic of the SPD. The SPD will chase and capture a loose domesticated dog but not a coyote? I realize it takes a different skill set to track and capture a coyote, that is why there are professional trappers. Why doesn't the SPD but one on retainer? Like the Village's policy on traffic lights at dangerous intersections, this is just another accident waiting to happen.
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written by oneida road resident, September 09, 2010
there have been two sightings of coyotes on cayuga road in the passed two days. i am afraid to let my dog out in my back yard or have it walked.
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written by Cayuga Road resident, September 09, 2010
Just saw a coyote while walking my dog on Cayuga Road near Canterbury. Just stood there watching us.
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written by concerned citizen with young children, September 09, 2010
Are you kidding me? Get them out of here!!!!
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written by fox meadow mom, September 09, 2010
Yes - coyotes in Rye just tested positive for rabies. The SPD policy of ignoring them until someone gets attached essentially is ridiculous.
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written by Fearful resident, September 09, 2010
They should definitely be removed! It is such a shame that we all have to live in fear of these animals. I no longer allow my 10 year old son to walk our dog because of this situation. Also we have stopped feeding the birds for fear of attracting small animals and therefore coyotes. I think the point made about stray dogs and cats is a good one. We won't have stray dogs but coyotes are fine. How crazy is that?
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