Coyote Sighting

There have been two coyote sightings in the Fairfax Meadows neighborhood in the last two days - one on Sun Meadows and another on the walking trail at the west end of our neighborhood. We don't feel there is any need for alarm but would like to caution you to be aware of your surroundings. Below is an article from the City of Plano website which offers advice on how to handle this situation:

If you have a coyote sighting in your neighborhood:

Do's

• Do keep small dogs and cats inside at night.
• Do keep the covers secured on your trash receptacles.
• Do keep your dog and cat on a leash (as required by city ordinance).
• Do contact Animal Services if you spot a coyote in your neighborhood.
• Do try to consider that they were here first.

Don’ts

• Do not feed your pets on the back porch.
• Do not walk your small dog in wooded areas.
• Do not approach, chase, make noises at, chunk rocks or otherwise taunt a wandering coyote.
• Do not approach a coyote if it appears trapped, injured, or sick. Contact Animal Services.
• Do not ever try to touch a coyote.

Written by Jim Dunlap & Tammy Welch, Living Material Center