Urban environments are increasingly overlapping with natural habitats, prompting wildlife to venture into cities and neighborhoods. A recent City of Long Beach Animal Care Services post on Facebook highlights the increased sightings of coyotes in the region, particularly during dusk, nighttime, and dawn. City residents should take necessary precautions to protect their pets and property against these nocturnal visitors.
As per the same source, Animal Control Officers only respond to emergency calls involving coyotes that are sick, injured, or appear to exhibit aggressive behavior towards people or pets. Residents can report a coyote sighting or learn more about the City of Long Beach's Coyote Management Plan on the city's official website.
Precautions for cohabiting with these creatures include avoiding feeding them or other wildlife, securing pets and pet food indoors, implementing "hazing" techniques to deter coyote interactions, and never trying to run away from a coyote.
