Officials Say 'Trapping Is a Last Resort' in Squatting Coyotes Dilemma
An abandoned, burned-out house in Glendale has become refuge for a pack of coyotes. Residents and officials are rightfully concerned and have been toying with the idea of setting traps to catch the wild squatters.
After surveying the situation, the County of Los Angeles Department of Agriculture does not feel that trapping the coyotes is necessary at this time. "If the property is tended to as we understand is currently planned, it is likely the coyotes will leave the property without a problem," said Public Information Officer Ken Pellman in a statement released earlier today.
In order to protect both humans and domestic animals, area residents should maintain their properties so as to not attract wildlife or encourage wildlife to depend on humans. The coyotes must remain wild, and the ecosystem depends on this natural pattern.
