Coyotes that moved into vacant California home to be trapped and killed.

[Liberal_in_LA]

:-(

Coyotes at Glendale home will be trapped, killed, officials say



A pack of coyotes that has moved into a vacant home in north Glendale will be euthanized after they are caught, a Los Angeles County official told the Glendale News-Press on Monday, adding that the focus “is on human life.”

County officials will assess areas around Brockmont Drive this week to decide where to set traps to catch several coyotes that neighbors say have taken up residence in a burned, hollowed out home that has sat vacant since November.

Neighbors say they fear that the coyotes, whose pups have been raised on the street, could turn territorial and dangerous.

Once caught, the animals will be euthanized because they cannot be returned to the wild, said Ken Pellman, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/09/glendale-coyotes-euthanized.html

Residents of the historic neighborhood, who include "Dancing with the Stars" alum Mario Lopez, say they moved because they want to be closer to nature. But lately, some say nature is getting too close for comfort.

"They act like they own the place, which they kind of do," said Michael Hunt, who sees four coyotes lounging in his yard nearly every day. "They're all over the neighborhood."

Hunt said he uses an air-horn to scare off the coyotes, but that they come back moments later. He's worried the animals will eventually claim the area as their territory and will attack his dog and 13-year-old daughter.

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/09/glendale-coyotes-euthanized.html

[villager]

1. "They act like they own the place" Gosh, that could be every other species talking about humans

n/t

[Freddie Stubbs]

2. Once they start ordering rocket-powered roller skates from Acme they become very dangerous

[EFerrari]

5. LOL

:)

[Broderick]

3. This is sad on so many levels

especially the bolded parts. We destroy their homes to be near them and then rid ourselves of them when we don't want them around anymore.

[Ex Lurker]

6. In a lot of areas, coyotes are not native species and have moved in

from elsewhere. In the area where I live, they were not here when I was growing up, now they're common. So it's not always true that we've destroyed their homes. Just the opposite, they are very adaptable to human habitation. They will kill other wildlife and pets, and sometimes attack children. I'm an environmentalist and animal lover, but I guess I'm not very sentimental when it comes to coyotes.

[Broderick]

7. They have more right to any land then we do

Maybe if we controlled our population and our devouring of the Earth's resources a bit more, we could co-exist with nature in a better fashion. We do move them out and invade their spaces and then wonder why they migrate to what we think is "our" space.

[Ex Lurker]

23. The LA basin has had a human population for at least 300 years

and has been a densely populated urban area for over 100 years. It's not going back to its natural state, ever. I'd rather focus on saving areas we still have a chance of saving. Coyotes are not endangered or threatened. They're thriving and expanding their range. This battle is not worth fighting. Sorry.

[teddy51]

4. "He's worried the animals will eventually claim the area as their territory"

Well it is their territory you dumb ass, so get the hell out of there if you are afraid of them.

Why the hell do people kill things that they don't understand? I have long since given up on so many humans.

[yawnmaster]

9. It's clearly human territory, not coyote. Coyotes are opportunistic, as are humans...

It becomes a territorial clash when an outsider moves in, in this case the coyotes.
And in this case, the coyotes lose.

[yawnmaster]

8. This is the correct thing to do. Coyotes can become territorial...

best to nip that in the bud right there and clean up any other vacancies to keep them out.

[XemaSab]

10. LA Times Update: Coyotes at Glendale house get a reprieve

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/09/coyotes-glendale.html

:D

[XemaSab]

11. LA Times Update: Coyotes at Glendale house get a reprieve

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/09/coyotes-glendale.html

:D

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

12. Good. Coyotes have to make a living too.

We have a pack nearby who serenade us frequently at night. Sadly, they also take cats and small dogs (we suspect them in the disappearance of one of our cats) but, they gotta eat. Our cats are all now housecats.

We live in a rural area and we are the interlopers.

[Broderick]

14. you have a good outlook on the nature of things imo

:)

[RebelOne]

20. All cats should be house cats, as should all dogs. n/t

[Liberal_in_LA]

17. !!!!! great news

But news of the possible killings caused a public outcry, with county and city officials fielding calls opposing the plans. Glendale Deputy City Atty. Yvette Neukian, who met with Brett van den Berg, owner of the fire-gutted house on Brockmont Drive, said the demolition of the structure would begin within a week.

Because the coyotes have not been aggressive and neighbors are taking precautions against attracting coyotes, officials think the pack will move on once the house is torn down, said Ken Pellman, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures.

"In this situation, it looks like trapping will not be necessary," Pellman said.

[LynneSin]

13. I'm glad we heard from Mike Hunt about the situation

:hide:

[Iggo]

15. .

:rofl: AND THEN :hide:

[LynneSin]

16. I can't believe I'm the first person to go there

damnit, someone had to do it!

[Iggo]

18. Somehow, 'low-hanging fruit' seems a tad inappropriate...

...but yeah, it was there just waiting.

[Liberal_in_LA]

19. ???

[BeHereNow]

21. Mike Hunt is an idiot.

This area is heavily populated with coyotes.
It is part of living in this area.
The only time they come looking for food is when
the hills get too dry to support their daily game hunting.

Truth is, they are very wary of people- rightly so.

Mike and his fake nature loving family should move back to
a condo in the city proper.

I love the coyotes and encounter them frequently on the horse trails
in Griffith Park. Occasionally, one will follow us, but only out of curiosity,
nothing aggressive about them- just curious.

They run away once they realize you are aware of them.
And being the trickster, they will pop back up in front of you
on the trail and then disappear as soon as you are too close.
I think they enjoy playing hide and seek with the riders.

Bottom line is- as soon as that coyote family hears the heavy machinery
coming, they will be gone with out a trace.
Mark my words.
BHN

[Tyrs WolfDaemon]

22. I have always got along with Coyotes

Back when I was more active and could go out fishing and camping, I would sit up late and watch the fire.
It was common for coyotes to visit me. They would lounge around the camp and would listen as I talked to them.
I've had some of my better conversations with coyotes.