Wild Animals - Help Keep them WILD…
- DO NOT pet or feed wildlife regardless of age.
- DO secure your garbage, clean grease pans on grills, clean areas around bird feeders, keep all pet food indoors, and feed pets indoors.
- DO cut back shrubs and tall grass; it’s the perfect hiding place for both predators and prey!
- DO block off crawl spaces under porches, sheds, and other outdoor buildings
- DO keep sandboxes covered (animals can carry worms in their feces and use sand boxes as a litter box)
- DO protect your pets! Keep cats indoors, keep dogs close and DO NOT feed your pets outside.
- DO NOT let any wild animal intimidate you (see deterrence below)
- DO teach children never to pet ANY animal without adult permission. (Remember coyotes pups are particularly curious, and they are awfully cute!)
- DO pass this information along to family, friends, and neighbors!