Dog Predators

Some states have animals that prey on dogs. In Florida alligators have been known to eat pets such as cats and dogs. And not long ago we heard of a man who saved his dog from the jaws of a shark. And finally, one predator that my dogs have had more than one encounter with... coyotes.

I grew up in the San Fernando Valley in California. There are lots of coyotes, mountain lions, and bob cats in the area. These predators come into backyards in the middle of the night, and eat peoples pets. 

The last, and most traumatizing story that happened with a coyote and a pet of the family was 2 years ago.

My brother had a small Jack Russell Terrier. One night he forgot to bring the dog in, and that's just what the coyotes were waiting for. My dad woke up to Timon crying. He woke me up and told me to come to the backyard with him to get the dog. We came out, but it was too late... the dog was gone... we called him, went all over the backyard, and nothing. A few minutes later my sister and I heard a dog whimper. We told my dad and we went out to the backyard again. My stepmother found Timon all the way at the end of the backyard. He was still alive, but the coyote had bit his neck, and it was too late.

The next day my little brother buried the dog, and two nights later the coyote came back. He dug up Timon and tried to take him again, but he must have gotten scared by something, and left.

So if you live in one of these states, or any other with dog predators, please lock up your dogs at night. Make sure that they are safe.