These Cape Cod coyotes are not afraid to take on larger dogs, reportedly taking on two labs and killing a boxer in the last few days. Hunting in packs and attacking rival canines in their territory, these coyotes are acting a lot like wolves.
WAREHAM (CBS) — Pet owners in Wareham have been told to keep a closer eye on their animals in the wake of what appears to have been a pair of attacks by a pack of coyotes.
Animal control officials in town got word last week of a boxer being attacked and killed by a group of three coyotes. Then, Monday morning, two Labradors were also attacked by a trio of coyotes, but the dogs were able to get away.
Another piece covering the coyote attacks on dogs in Wareham:
WAREHAM (Wicked Local)— Calls complaining of aggressive coyote behavior, particularly in the Swifts Beach area, have been increasing of late and include reports of a pack of three attacking and killing a boxer in the evening last week and attempting to attack two full-grown Labs this morning (Monday).
Animal Control Officer Cheryl A. Gorveatt-Dill said calls on aggressive coyote behavior, including a lack of fear of people, had been on the rise. She said there had also been calls on cats missing from the area…
Lately Cape Cod coyotes have become fearless of humans, and that’s a big problem…
In Dennis Port recently, a family posted a sign for their missing cat, I saw her and a day later I heard howling in my front yard of a pack of Coyotes. Do they plan their attacks as a group, they howl when they have their prey? how do they know when and how to find small animals. Sad that I had to call the family to let them know. Cats and small animals should not be left out. I tried to find the habits of Coyotes and found very little on the Web of Cape Cod Coyotes.
Coyote scat around . Beloved cat taken two nights ago. He bolted about 10:30 p.m. and I knew he would be killed if I couldn’t get him in. He was 10 and also a hunter. We found a chewed mouse in our front yard near the front porch.Our daughter’s elderly collie disappeared 2 years ago. He never left their yard. He was 11. A friend on South Orleans had 3 Shelties on leashes and the oldest was grabbed. Owner fought and saved dog who had serious injuries. I haven’t seen a rabbit in years and hike every day!
I live in West Wareham and I’m starting to find what I believe is Coyote scat around my property. Some of it was in the middle of my driveway, which is a trait of coyotes. Other scat found along the edge of the woods next to my house.