Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2015, 10:47:55 AM
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Neighbors on the Eastside say they’re arming themselves against a wild animal that is attacking family pets in the middle of the day. One dog is recovering and another dog is still missing, and authorities have been receiving a number of reports about missing cats.
This is all happening near the Kirkland Trail, a popular greenway that connects downtown Kirkland to Bellevue.
King County Animal Control and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have come out to the Kirkland neighborhoods to investigate. People in the neighborhoods said they’re scared to go outside.
They describe the animal as a coyote or a wolf-dog hybrid and believe it’s getting more and more aggressive.
Recovering from her injuries, 7-year-old dog Lucy will be staying inside for a while. Her owner said she had several puncture wounds after an attack by a possible coyote right in her front yard, with the dogsitter standing watch.
“She saw a large coyote that looked like a wolf come out from the bushes and right before it attacked our little dog, she started screaming, but the coyote took our dog by the neck and was gone,” said Deborah Schadt, the dog’s owner.
Neighbors found the dog barely alive and about a hundred yards away. While Lucy will survive, another neighbor Steve Wilkes is still missing his 9-month-old puppy, Rogue, after a similar attack Friday. They fear she’s dead.
Now several agencies are investigating, including the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
“It sounds like in this particular neighborhood a lot of cats have been disappearing but again these coyotes are smart,” said Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sgt. Kim Chandler.
Chandler said coyotes are uncommon in Kirkland, but witnesses say the animal they’ve seen is bigger and bolder than those they’ve encountered before.
For now, Chandler recommends keeping small pets inside.
“These urban coyotes have learned this type of behavior,” said Chandler. “They learned that it’s a lot easier to snatch a cat or little dog.”
Homeowners are hoping more can be done so they don’t have to keep living in fear.
“It would be good if they could track one and determine how vicious it is and if it is becoming too socialized, urbanized and too aggressive,” said Schadt.
Chandler said he’s called the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife to see if the agency will intervene.
Post by: notellumcreek on November 04, 2015, 10:58:27 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on November 04, 2015, 11:03:41 AM
Post by: JimmyHoffa on November 04, 2015, 11:06:23 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 04, 2015, 11:07:50 AM
Potentially the very ones that keep voting our hunting rights away. Sounds like they have a problem they should deal with!
No problem. They just want it relocated to your neck of the woods.
Post by: npaull on November 04, 2015, 11:10:23 AM
Although to be fair, we have no idea what the opinions of the people who are losing pets etc to this animal are on hunting.
I have to say it does seem a bit pathetic, whatever their political affiliations. If an animal is destroying your property or threatening you, it dies. It's hard not to feel a little like rolling your eyes when everyone's throwing up their hands in terror from a coyote.
Post by: 2labs on November 04, 2015, 11:13:58 AM
The phrase "poetic justice" does come to mind.
Although to be fair, we have no idea what the opinions of the people who are losing pets etc to this animal are on hunting.
I have to say it does seem a bit pathetic, whatever their political affiliations. If an animal is destroying your property or threatening you, it dies. It's hard not to feel a little like rolling your eyes when everyone's throwing up their hands in terror from a coyote.
APPERENTLY you haven't watched Zombeavers!
Post by: Bob33 on November 04, 2015, 11:14:17 AM
Post by: Mark251 on November 04, 2015, 11:17:29 AM
Potentially the very ones that keep voting our hunting rights away. Sounds like they have a problem they should deal with!
:yeah:
Perhaps they should have this "native and majestic animal" placed on some endangered species list and then authorize a government agency to study this issue exhaustively for the next 10 years, spending millions of taxpayer dollars trying to figure out the best way to protect it's rights....
Post by: CP on November 04, 2015, 11:21:01 AM
:rolleyes:
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on November 04, 2015, 11:26:03 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 04, 2015, 11:30:10 AM
Post by: Bango skank on November 04, 2015, 11:31:02 AM
Isn't the usual response supposed to be 'the coyotes were there first' and 'if you don't like living with wildlife, you should move'? :sry:
Yeah, but not when its THEIR neighborhood. :rolleyes:
Post by: Bean Counter on November 04, 2015, 11:32:54 AM
Post by: Harbor_hunter on November 04, 2015, 11:37:25 AM
Post by: Stickerbush on November 04, 2015, 11:41:18 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 04, 2015, 11:43:22 AM
http://www.opb.org/news/article/ashland-residents-want-city-to-buck-up-on-deer-issue/
Post by: Bill W on November 04, 2015, 11:52:53 AM
Post by: Bob33 on November 04, 2015, 11:54:14 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2015, 11:59:21 AM
Just imagine the press that a wolf pack in the neighborhood would generate :IBCOOL:
There's mention made in one article of the guy who spotted it thinking it was a wolf or a wolf/hybrid dog.
:yike:
Post by: Special T on November 04, 2015, 12:04:21 PM
Kirkland just passed an emergency ordinance that all new houses must be constructed of brick.Huh? Missed the joke...
I agree poetic justice.
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Post by: Evil_EdwardO on November 04, 2015, 12:07:19 PM
Kirkland just passed an emergency ordinance that all new houses must be constructed of brick.Huh? Missed the joke...
I agree poetic justice.
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Think of the three little pigs.
Post by: Bob33 on November 04, 2015, 12:07:38 PM
...or I'll huff, and I'll puff...Kirkland just passed an emergency ordinance that all new houses must be constructed of brick.Huh? Missed the joke...
I agree poetic justice.
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Post by: Special T on November 04, 2015, 12:12:38 PM
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Post by: pianoman9701 on November 04, 2015, 12:20:08 PM
Post by: Bob33 on November 04, 2015, 12:25:03 PM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 04, 2015, 12:37:56 PM
Kirkland just passed an emergency ordinance that all new houses must be constructed of brick.
lol
Post by: Fl0und3rz on November 04, 2015, 12:42:22 PM
Just imagine the press that a wolf pack in the neighborhood would generate :IBCOOL:
There's mention made in one article of the guy who spotted it thinking it was a wolf or a wolf/hybrid dog.
:yike:
I speculated just that, yesterday.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,174034.msg2443452.html#msg2443452
Post by: stryker on November 04, 2015, 01:40:16 PM
~Chandler said coyotes are uncommon in Kirkland"
Im betting Chandler doesn't live in E King Co. I know of 2 coyote dens just NE of where this happened. There were also a few reports back in Jan about coyotes in the Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore area snatching pets.
Post by: Special T on November 04, 2015, 02:00:17 PM
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Post by: Scopebit on November 04, 2015, 05:42:41 PM
Post by: Bill W on November 04, 2015, 06:11:54 PM
"Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sgt. Kim Chandler.~
~Chandler said coyotes are uncommon in Kirkland"
Im betting Chandler doesn't live in E King Co. I know of 2 coyote dens just NE of where this happened. There were also a few reports back in Jan about coyotes in the Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore area snatching pets.
I used to try and call the coyotes behind the winery. None would come out to play.
Post by: Special T on November 04, 2015, 06:18:43 PM
Thats becuse you needed to do a fighting cat call not a rabbit;)"Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Sgt. Kim Chandler.~
~Chandler said coyotes are uncommon in Kirkland"
Im betting Chandler doesn't live in E King Co. I know of 2 coyote dens just NE of where this happened. There were also a few reports back in Jan about coyotes in the Kirkland, Bothell, Kenmore area snatching pets.
I used to try and call the coyotes behind the winery. None would come out to play.
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Post by: Carp Commander on November 04, 2015, 07:32:40 PM
:IBCOOL:
Post by: SemperFidelis97 on November 04, 2015, 07:42:49 PM
Ummm, so wait a minute. If there's coyotes in Kirkland, then what the heck is lurking around out here in Duvall....:-[
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Jackelopes have been know to roam that area. I think with them around you won't have to worry about coyotes.
Post by: Ridgeratt on November 04, 2015, 08:15:19 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,140784.msg1868882.html#msg1868882
http://www.krem.com/story/news/local/spokane-county/2015/10/31/coyotes-roam-neighborhood-in-shadle/74941798/
Post by: jackelope on November 04, 2015, 08:35:35 PM
Ummm, so wait a minute. If there's coyotes in Kirkland, then what the heck is lurking around out here in Duvall....:-[
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Jackelopes have been know to roam that area. I think with them around you won't have to worry about coyotes.
Haha!!
I'm listening to coyotes right now. Better not go outside I guess.
Post by: Bango skank on November 04, 2015, 08:39:23 PM
Post by: pd on November 04, 2015, 08:42:20 PM
#coyotelivesmatter
:IBCOOL:
Ahahahahaha. Good one.
Post by: KFhunter on November 04, 2015, 08:49:30 PM
These were in Spokane a couple of years ago and the local news had some more just last week.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,140784.msg1868882.html#msg1868882
http://www.krem.com/story/news/local/spokane-county/2015/10/31/coyotes-roam-neighborhood-in-shadle/74941798/
I still like the treble hook, hotdog and sturgeon pole idea :chuckle:
YOTE ON!
Post by: kellama2001 on November 04, 2015, 08:57:09 PM
#coyotelivesmatter
:IBCOOL:
LOL!! That's too funny! :bow:
Post by: dreamingbig on November 04, 2015, 10:09:13 PM
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Post by: Special T on November 04, 2015, 11:23:40 PM
Its a coyote but it would be so damn sweet if it was actually a wolf!
Post by: huntingbaldguy on November 05, 2015, 03:13:43 AM
Wouldn't want to be associated with so many panzies.
Post by: baldopepper on November 05, 2015, 06:26:52 AM
Post by: coachcw on November 05, 2015, 06:49:23 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on November 05, 2015, 06:56:44 AM
Post by: Shank on November 05, 2015, 07:13:56 AM
Well, if your hearing them down by town, and they are being seeking in Kirkland, obviously the coyote population is moving out of the country and into the city's.Ummm, so wait a minute. If there's coyotes in Kirkland, then what the heck is lurking around out here in Duvall....:-[
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Jackelopes have been know to roam that area. I think with them around you won't have to worry about coyotes.
Haha!!
I'm listening to coyotes right now. Better not go outside I guess.
Wonder what's moving them....oh I know.....wolves.
What.......is that what's lurking around out here! It's official I'm not leaving my house...ever! meth heads with weapons that's fine, but wild animals, no thanks AHHHHUUUUUGGGGGHHHH
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Post by: huntingbaldguy on November 06, 2015, 01:48:59 AM
I hope it's at Paul Allens house, eating his dog and attacking his kids...... :tup:
With all due respect, that's the same type of bs anti-gunners say about pro 2A people. I dunno about you, but i don't want to be anything like those people, wishing death on kids and all that, even if jokingly, just to further their agenda.
Irks me. Not something i'm going to shut up about when i see it, like watching someone with poor muzzle control.
Post by: RadSav on November 06, 2015, 04:40:43 AM
I used to try and call the coyotes behind the winery. None would come out to play.Thats becuse you needed to do a fighting cat call not a rabbit;)
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We knocked the tar out of them in the valley years ago. They were attacking dogs at the off leash park at Marymoor park. Numbers were WAY out of control. Nasty mangy flee bitten critters you hated to even touch. We used cat in distress. No urban coyote can resist that!!