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From: "Allison Wittern" <awittern@centennialcolorado.com>
To: "Allison Wittern" <awittern@centennialcolorado.com>
Sent: Friday, December 11, 2009 9:32:56 AM GMT -07:00 US/Canada Mountain
Subject: Coyote Update: Breeding Season is underway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 11, 2009
Contact: Allison Wittern, 303-754-3443
Coyote Update: Breeding Season is underway
Coyote breeding season is from December to January. During this time of year, coyotes are more visible, very territorial, and can be more assertive in protecting their territory which is generally in the open spaces. They continue to be seen in and around Centennial neighborhoods.
While walking dogs outdoors, citizens should carry a whistle or small air horn to encourage coyotes away from them if the coyote gets too close. Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
The City has a leash law requiring that all dogs are to be placed on a 6 foot leash unless the pet is in a designated dog park where dogs are allowed to be off leash.
Coyotes are watching and learning from us; we influence their behavior, and it will be our actions that determine what the young coyotes learn. We want the next generation of coyotes to be naturally afraid of humans and not find our neighborhoods or back yards to be a safe place to live.
Remember to Protect Pets by:
Always keep cats indoors
Leash pets with a 6 foot leash while walking them
Keep pets inside at night
Small dogs should never be left unattended in the yard
For important information about living with wildlife, hazing coyotes, removing attractants visit the City's Web site at www.centennialcolorado.com. Look under the Living section at the top of the home page and click Living with Wildlife.
Please submit reports about coyotes by clicking the Coyote Response button on the left side of the home page on the City's Web site.
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Allison Wittern
Communications Specialist
City of Centennial
13133 East Arapahoe Road
Centennial, CO 80112
303-754-3443
awittern@centennialcolorado.com
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