![]() We’ve never had this problem before.”Ĭity Manager Jeff Collier said coyotes are become more common in urban areas throughout the region, in part due to the drought. “I’ve been here 28 years, and my parents have been here 23 years. “They say we’re encroaching on their environment,” said Ruvalcaba. And wildlife agencies say it’s a city problem. The humane society says it’s a wildlife problem. The police tell them they won’t investigate unless the coyote is still present and to call animal control. ![]() The three women all expressed frustration at getting help. “They have no fear,” said Ruvalcaba, who was standing with Lopez in the Haros’ backyard. ‘It was at least the third time we’ve spotted them,” she said. ![]() On Monday, Lopez saw a coyote in the parking lot of the restaurant where she works on Lambert Street. Another neighbor also found animal parts in the yard. A week later another neighbor found pieces of a cat in the yard. The next day her neighbor found the head of a cat in the front lawn. “And as my daughter was on the phone, her heart just stopped beating as she was in my arms,” said Lopez. “I scooped Phoebe up - she was still alive - there was a puncture wound in her neck, And so we tried to call a vet that would be open. “I came running out, and my daughter did, too, and the coyotes ran,” she said. Her husband ran outside and another coyote was standing over their Yorkshire terrier, Phoebe, she said. “The black and white dog was at the door and a coyote was behind it.” Unleashing of dogs will be at the owner’s own risk.Įmergency or after 5:00 p.m.“They were in the front yard in the early morning hours and my husband went to let them back in,” said Lopez.Anyone who abandons an animal is subject to a $500 fine and/or up to six months in jail.Owners must abide by all City ordinances and policies.Professional dog trainers may not use this facility to conduct their business.Users and dog owners assume full liability and are legally responsible for any injuries resulting from their actions as well as those of their pets. ![]() Dogs must be leashed at all times in the parking area owners must carry a leash and dogs must be leashed before leaving the park.Any holes created by a dog must be filled by the owner. Owners must stop their dogs from digging.Owners must remain with their dogs in the park and keep their dogs in sight at all times.Dogs exhibiting unusually aggressive behavior are to be immediately removed. Aggressive dogs are not allowed in the park.No food (for people or canines) or toys (except toss toys such as balls and Frisbees) are allowed in the off-leash area.It is the responsibility of owners to supervise and clean up after their dogs to ensure a clean and orderly facility dog feces are to be immediately removed by owner.Female dogs in any stage of heat are not permitted in the park.No more than 3 dogs are allowed per adult.Unlicensed dogs, or dogs with communicable diseases, are not allowed on park premises at any time and the owner may be cited. Dogs must be current on vaccinations and licensing. Dogs not displaying a valid and current County issued dog license (or annual permit tag, if required) will not be permitted to use the facility and owners may be cited.Dogs under the age of 4 months are not permitted to use the facility and owners may be cited.Children 6 to 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (18 or older) while in the off-leash areas. Children under the age of 6 are not permitted in the off-leash area. Dogs must be accompanied by persons 18 or older.The Dog Park is for dogs to exercise and play off-leash in a controlled environment under the supervision of their owners.ĭog Park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, except Thursdays it opens at approximately 11:00 a.m.
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