OAKWOOD — An increase in coyote sightings has prompted local authorities to warn people to keep an eye on their furry friends.
News Center 7′s Kayla McDermott spoke with Brett Beatty, Wildlife Management Supervisor with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, about the cause of the increased number of coyote spotting.
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This time of year is coyotes’ mating season, and Beatty said, like most wildlife, they’re more active during this time and territorial.
“Particularly towards, of course, other coyotes, but other canines that they may see as a threat as well,” said Beatty.
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Beatty suggests to dog owners to keep their pets close to them, especially smaller ones.
Mary Kay Fisher, of Kettering, has two little pups she rescued and loves them like family.
“They’re nicer than most people,” said Fisher
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Fisher does not want to see anything happen to her dogs, especially after seeing coyotes around town down by the golf clubs.
“I saw on Facebook this morning about the coyotes,” said Fisher about the warning the Kettering Police Department posted.
Since seeing coyotes, she keeps her dogs safe at a dog park.
“This is a good place to come, and then let them run. I don’t let them go out at all without me, at night or whenever I decide to let him out for the night. I just have to be out there,” said Fisher.
Once the mating season ends in March, coyote sights should become less frequent.