Coyotes are coming to visit ... BEWARE!
Oklahoma Coyotes are getting braver as time goes on. After surviving
the mange that was introduced to them to thin them out or get rid of them all
together, we are seeing more and more of them, even during daytime hours.
We are receiving many calls about small dogs and cats being snatched out
of people's front yards.
These animals that used to be loners and shy and have now adapted to
man. They now live in packs and are not too afraid any longer. Smart, brave
and strong they have outwitted man for many moons. I watched one of them
cross the highway in the middle of town, jumping into a fenced yard. What I
believed to be a black, plastic bag, suddenly came alive and turned out to be a
beautiful, long haired black cat. When I approached, the coyote quickly got away.
Our Sanctuary has occasional visits from coyotes as well. One of them
walks every night in the middle of the Highway, then comes to greet all the
dogs in their kennels which go berserk, then casually sniffs and prowls
around, looking for anything he can find to snack on. When I go outside and
yell at him, he slowly goes back the same way he came, looking over his
shoulder like if to say, "I thought this was a sanctuary! Why do I have to
leave, why ME?" Of course I feel guilty!
The question is...should we trap him and release him at a wildlife reserve
or should we leave some food, hoping he will leave peacefully after he eats.
People dump dogs and cats all the time around here and we do not want
him to kill any of them. Write us, if you think you have an answer!
Fare well dear FRIENDS!
It was a pleasure to have you with us and to share our lives with you.
Some of you were able to stay longer, others were called to their new home
only after a short while. We hope that you enjoyed your stay and that you
will remember us when we shall meet again!
Lucy-a F mix. She was one of 6 puppies that we trapped in a small town
called Tatum. Her mom was walking next to the highway, skin and bones,
with millions of ticks, with her tits dragging the ground, when we saw her for
the first time. When we returned, we found her 6 puppies with the help of
their mom. They all found homes, except Lucy, brother Tater and Mom. She
died several years ago and Lucy is now with her. Tater has cancer and will
leave us soon as well.
Blue Girl, a Blue Heeler mix. People that brought her to us wanted her to be
put to sleep. Instead she shared 10 wonderful years with 4 mixed coyotes.
We all miss her.
Bear, a Chow was old and weary. He had a hard time walking. We hated the
thought of having him put to sleep. He left peacefully in his sleep. His life
was filled with his 4 old buddies, which he spent 11 wonderful years with.
Edi, Moose, Casey, Little Red, all little dogs that had not been with us but a
short time. While they were here, they played, ate and had love and care.
They all perished in one of the fires that roared through Oklahoma, along
with Lucy, Priscilla, Waffle and Chilly Willy, 4 young and wonderful cats of
which none of them had been with us very long. Nevertheless, they did
have food, they felt tender strokes, they were held and loved and had a little
while to play and to enjoy life, without parasites, hunger and thirst, before
they left for an even better place.