RICHLAND HLLS _ Police encouraged residents to keep their pets inside at night after a coyote killed a family dog in a residential neighborhood on Sunday night.
No residents or other dogs were injured in the attack that occurred in the 7000 block of Bridges Avenue.
When officers arrived, no coyote were found but authorities believe the animal had killed the dog because of the tracks found at the scene, the condition of the dog and recent coyote sightings in the area.
A teenager told police that he had allowed one dog out in a backyard and later allowed two other dogs out. At some point, the boy said he heard dogs barking and called for the dogs to return, only two returned.
When he checked the backyard, the beagle was found dead, police said.
Police have called on officials with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for assistance.
If residents see a coyote in a Richland Hills neighborhood, they are encouraged to call Richland Hills animal services at 817-616-3769 or contact animal control officer Elizabeth Jensen at ejensen@richlandhills.com.
_ Domingo Ramirez Jr.
No residents or other dogs were injured in the attack that occurred in the 7000 block of Bridges Avenue.
When officers arrived, no coyote were found but authorities believe the animal had killed the dog because of the tracks found at the scene, the condition of the dog and recent coyote sightings in the area.
A teenager told police that he had allowed one dog out in a backyard and later allowed two other dogs out. At some point, the boy said he heard dogs barking and called for the dogs to return, only two returned.
When he checked the backyard, the beagle was found dead, police said.
Police have called on officials with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for assistance.
If residents see a coyote in a Richland Hills neighborhood, they are encouraged to call Richland Hills animal services at 817-616-3769 or contact animal control officer Elizabeth Jensen at ejensen@richlandhills.com.
_ Domingo Ramirez Jr.
To allow dogs out off-leash, you will need a good coyote fense. Experts say six feet with roller-tops, or seven feet+ without.
Posted by: Christopher Russell | November 19, 2012 at 11:38 PM
Curious to know how is this considered a criminal act?
Posted by: Larry | November 26, 2012 at 03:29 PM