About Predators
Predators are a real danger. They are hunting for easy prey and will attack and kill pets. A pack of coyotes can take down an adult deer - your dog is no match for a pack of coyotes.
Invisible fences are absolutely no protection for dogs of any size. Wildlife will come in and take your pets. Coyotes and bobcats can easily scale even a 6-foot fence, take your small dog and climb back over the fence.
You must always supervise your pets outside. At night, dogs should be on leash with you holding the leash - even if your yard is fenced. Never put a dog outside alone. Don't take chances.
Countless pets have been killed by predators in the Farmington Valley. A few examples out of many incidents.
Invisible fences are absolutely no protection for dogs of any size. Wildlife will come in and take your pets. Coyotes and bobcats can easily scale even a 6-foot fence, take your small dog and climb back over the fence.
You must always supervise your pets outside. At night, dogs should be on leash with you holding the leash - even if your yard is fenced. Never put a dog outside alone. Don't take chances.
Countless pets have been killed by predators in the Farmington Valley. A few examples out of many incidents.
- Chihuahua was taken off back step 3 feet from owner in Simsbury.
- Off leash dog walking with owner on the street was taken by a coyote in Simsbury.
- Small dog outside in morning on invisible fence was killed by coyote in Simsbury. Owner found the remains under a bush in the yard.
- Elderly dog left outside garage while owners unpacked car was taken by coyote in Canton. Dog was 12 years old and owners had been using invisible fencing for 10 years. That night, a coyote grabbed the dog.
- Winter of 2022-2023 - three small dogs in Avon vanished from yards in separate incidents. All of them were outside alone and two were wearing invisible fence collars. Never seen again.
- Simsbury indoor cat escaped home. Neighbor saw coyote carrying the dead cat.
- Elderly dog tied outside was ripped out of its harness in Simsbury. Coyote tracks led into the swamp.
- Small dog outside with owner in Canton was taken by coyote despite being leashed.