Children and Coyotes: A Safety Guide
How to keep children safe around coyotes in Arizona, from AZGFD, UC and CDC guidance: supervision, yards, if a coyote approaches, and who to call.
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Pets & Children
Pets & Children: sourced guides for Arizona residents living with urban coyotes, from CoyoteBytes.
Coyote Seasons and Pet Safety: What the Sources Say
Coyote activity through the year and what to do for your pets each season, from AZGFD mating and pup dates to dawn, dusk and denning advice.
Coyotes and Backyard Poultry or Livestock
What University of Arizona Extension, UC IPM, USDA and AZGFD say about protecting poultry and livestock from coyotes, and what the rules say.
Keeping Small Dogs Safe from Coyotes
What AZGFD and extension sources say about protecting small dogs from coyotes, from supervision and leashes to yards, enclosures and encounters.
Outdoor Cats and Coyotes in Arizona
What AZGFD and extension sources say about coyotes and outdoor cats, why they advise indoor living or a secure enclosure, and what to do if a cat is hurt.
Protect Pets and Children from Coyotes in Arizona
What University of Arizona extension, UC IPM, Pima County and the CDC say about keeping pets and children safe from coyotes in Arizona neighborhoods.
Walking Your Dog Where Coyotes Live
What AZGFD and extension sources advise for dog walks in coyote country, from leashes and off-leash rules to meeting a coyote and calling for help.
What to Do If a Coyote Attacks Your Pet
If a coyote attacks your pet, get veterinary attention first. Then wash any wound on yourself, call your doctor, animal control and AZGFD.