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Laguna Beach\/Laguna Woods Animal Services works throughout the year to prevent and respond to instances of<\/p>\n
aggressive coyote behavior. Our approach is multifaceted and includes:<\/p>\n
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Public Education<\/p>\n
* Habitat Management<\/p>\n
Animal Services Officers are available to speak with<\/p>\n
Animal Services Officers work closely with property<\/p>\n
you in-person or remotely. Arrangements can also<\/p>\n
owners to eliminate \u201clayups,\u201d dens, and other areas<\/p>\n
be made for Animal Services Officers to speak at<\/p>\n
where coyotes might hide, lurk, rest, or breed.<\/p>\n
club events or neighborhood gatherings. For more<\/p>\n
information, please leave a message on the Non-<\/p>\n
Abatement<\/p>\n
Emergency Coyote Hotline at (949) 639-0501 or<\/p>\n
Lethal coyote abatement is undertaken as conditions<\/p>\n
email coyotes @lagunabeachcity.net.<\/p>\n
warrant. While targeted abatement to address<\/p>\n
habituated coyotes that have become a public safety<\/p>\n
Hazing<\/p>\n
problem can be helpful in disrupting aggressive<\/p>\n
Animal Services Officers use sound, visual, and<\/p>\n
behavior,<\/p>\n
research shows that more extensive<\/p>\n
tactile stimuli (e.g., non-lethal water balls) to frighten<\/p>\n
efforts can actually increase reproductive rates and<\/p>\n
coyotes and discourage their presence.<\/p>\n
result in even greater numbers of coyotes.<\/p>\n
When Should I Call 9-1-1?<\/p>\n
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If you or someone else are in imminent danger or<\/p>\n
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(949) 497-0701 (Press 0) or<\/p>\n
coyotes @lagunabeachcity.net<\/p>\n
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If you encounter a coyote exhibiting aggressive<\/p>\n
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behavior (non-aggressive coyote sightings<\/p>\n
should be reported to the Non-Emergency<\/p>\n
Coyote Hotline)<\/p>\n
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Non-Emergency Coyote Hotline?<\/p>\n
(949) 639-0501 (leave a voicemail) or<\/p>\n
code @cityoflagunawoods.org<\/p>\n
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If you observe pet food or water bowls left outside<\/p>\n
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habitat for coyotes
\nWhat Can Individuals Do?<\/p>\n
v Obey leash laws<\/p>\n
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Keep your dog on a leash when outdoors. Allowing dogs to be off leash for even<\/p>\n
\u201cjust a moment\u201d (e.g., while bringing in the mail, unloading groceries, or at the<\/p>\n
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end of a walk) greatly increases the risk of a coyote attack. When returning home<\/p>\n
from a walk, do not remove your dog’s leash until you are inside with the door<\/p>\n
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securely closed behind you. Allowing dogs to be outdoors without a leash<\/p>\n
is illegal and carries fines and penalties! (Laguna Woods Municipal Code<\/p>\n
Do Nor allow your<\/p>\n
Section 5.14.010)<\/p>\n
dog to be off-leash.<\/p>\n
Walk your dog using a leash of six feet or less. The greater the distance between<\/p>\n
you and your dog, the more likely a coyote is to attack. Walking dogs using a<\/p>\n
leash longer than six feet is illegal and carries fines and penalties! (Laguna<\/p>\n
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Woods Municipal Code Section 5.14.010)<\/p>\n
If you would like your dog to be able to play outside off leash, consider visiting<\/p>\n
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the City of Laguna Woods\u2019 \u201cA Place for Paws\u201d Dog Park at 23190 Ridge Route<\/p>\n
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Drive, Laguna Woods, CA 92637. There are also several nearby public dog parks<\/p>\n
in other cities that would welcome you and your dog.<\/p>\n
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v When you walk your dog, walk safely<\/p>\n
Walk your dog with a friend or in a group, whenever possible. If you encounter a<\/p>\n
Walk your dog<\/p>\n
coyote, stand tall, shout, flail your arms in a defiant manner, and throw rocks or<\/p>\n
in groups!<\/p>\n
other small objects. Consider carrying a whistle, air horn, or other noisemaker.<\/p>\n
Avoid walking your dog near Aliso Creek. Aliso Creek spans nearly 20 miles from<\/p>\n
the foothills to the ocean and is a natural habitat and source of water for coyotes<\/p>\n
and other wildlife. While there are no \u201ccoyote free\u201d areas, choosing to walk your<\/p>\n
dog in such close proximity to wildlife is unnecessarily risky.<\/p>\n
Consider purchasing coyote-deterrent vests and other protective armor for your<\/p>\n
.<\/p>\n
dog to wear when outdoors. Check with your pet supply store or veterinarian for<\/p>\n
recommendations.<\/p>\n
v Keep cats indoors<\/p>\n
Keep your cats<\/p>\n
Free-roaming cats are easy prey for coyotes, no matter the size or breed. Keep<\/p>\n
indoors.<\/p>\n
your cat inside your home to ensure its safety and avoid emboldening coyotes.<\/p>\n
v Keep pet food and water bowls indoors<\/p>\n
Pet bowls are convenient sources of food and water for coyotes. Keep pet bowls<\/p>\n
indoors at all times. Doing so will also help to ensure your pet is alert and not<\/p>\n
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distracted by eating or drinking when outdoors.<\/p>\n
v Do not feed wildlife<\/p>\n
Though often well intentioned, feeding wildlife draws coyotes closer to populated<\/p>\n
areas where they can lose their natural fear and caution, making them a threat<\/p>\n
to both people and pets. Feeding wildlife is illegal and carries fines and<\/p>\n
DO NOT feed<\/p>\n
penalties! (Laguna Woods Municipal Code Section 5.20.070)<\/p>\n
wildlife.
\nWhat Can Individuals Do? continued from previous page<\/p>\n
Remove fallen and low-hanging fruit, as<\/p>\n
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well as ground-level vegetable plants<\/p>\n
Coyotes are omnivores and will eat nearly anything, including fruit and<\/p>\n
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vegetables. To prevent fruit trees and vegetable plants from becoming<\/p>\n
sources of food for coyotes, pick up fallen fruit and remove fruits and<\/p>\n
vegetables within three feet of the ground.<\/p>\n
The City of Laguna Woods discourages the planting of new fruit trees<\/p>\n
Remove fallen and<\/p>\n
and vegetable plants outside of designated garden centers.<\/p>\n
low-hanging fruit.<\/p>\n
Keep bird feeders clean<\/p>\n
Even small amounts of bird seed that finds its way to the ground may<\/p>\n
attract rodents and other animals that are easy prey for coyotes.<\/p>\n
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Report aggressive coyote behavior<\/p>\n
Too often, individuals fail to report encounters with aggressive coyotes<\/p>\n
or make reports to entities other than Laguna Beach\/Laguna Woods<\/p>\n
Animal Services. As your animal services provider, we are only able to<\/p>\n
act on reports that we actually receive.<\/p>\n
What Can\u2019t Be Done?<\/p>\n
X Coyotes cannot be completely eradicated<\/p>\n
It is not possible to eradicate all coyotes due to their breeding and<\/p>\n
territorial patterns, nor would it be wise given ecosystem implications<\/p>\n
(e.g., predator-prey cycles). Research shows that, often times, when<\/p>\n
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coyotes are aggressively eradicated, their reproductive rates increase,<\/p>\n
with breeding occurring earlier and in greater numbers.<\/p>\n
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X Coyotes cannot be relocated<\/p>\n
There are no known locations that accept relocated coyotes. Just as it<\/p>\n
would be unlawful for others to abandon coyotes in Laguna Woods, it<\/p>\n
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would be unlawful for Laguna Woods to abandon coyotes elsewhere.<\/p>\n
Report aggressive<\/p>\n
coyote behavior.<\/p>\n
X Coyotes cannot be poisoned or sterilized<\/p>\n
It is generally illegal to use poisons or toxicants to control coyotes.<\/p>\n
There are no large-scale sterilization methods available for coyotes.<\/p>\n
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legal advice. There may be information in this publication that<\/p>\n
is inaccurate, incomplete, or no longer current for your specific<\/p>\n
(949) 639-0500<\/p>\n
situation. The City of Laguna Woods makes no warranty,<\/p>\n
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