Hi, Lyn!

Would you please share?

Many thanks!

Patti Meese

Tremble Clefs fundraiser - TOMORROW!

Jennifer Andre Salon "Cut-Thon" to benefit the Scottsdale Tremble Clefs ~

Sunday, January 20, 10-1 @ N 15745 Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85260. 480.991.2778

* Great haircuts/styles $15 each ($60 value)

* raffle prizes

* music

* Starbucks and more!

You don't have to have your hair cut! Just come on out for some fun!!

(Lyn's note: Patti is my friend who was involved with the Parkinson's event in Carefree last fall, riding her bike in her high heels.  She is a PD patient and sings with the Tremble Clefs.  A truly amazing woman!  She just entered a "Seniors" beauty contest (she's never done anything like this before) and got accepted as a contestant.  I love Patti; she's a hoot!)

 

Hi Lyn:

In dealing with coyotes, the attached flier from AZ Game and Fish may be useful. About a year ago I spoke with Darren Julian at AZ Game and Fish, and found him to be knowledgeable and helpful. Darren is an urban wildlife specialist and supplied the attached article. Those with questions should call Darren at (602) 942-3000, X3554.

Best regards,

John Crane

(Lyn's note: Below, I copied and pasted the flier text from John Crane's attachment. Excellent info. Thanks, John!)

 

 

Can coyotes get into fenced yards? Coyotes can easily get over a 6-foot fence (some individuals even higher). Eliminating the coyote’s ability to get a grip on the top of the fence or wall is the best means of prevention. Installing a PVC pipe that is free to spin a round a tight wire is a good method to use. See www. coyoteroller.com for an example of this method.

 

How can I keep my dog safe?

Dogs most likely to come into conflict with ( or be endangered by) coyotes are typically cat size or smaller. To ensure your pet is safe, the best action is to supervise it at all times when it is outside and make sure it is off leash only in enclosed areas. There have been reports of coyotes taking small dogs not only in the vicinity of their owner, but also (rarely) directly off the leash. If you notice a coyote when walking your small dog, let the coyote know you are there and either gather your dog in your arms, or keep it as close to you as possible while using some of the deterrents described previously. Move toward an area of human activity. If your dog is off leash (a bad idea), ensure that it has immediate recall response, not only to eliminate potential contact or conflict with coyotes, but to prevent problems with other dogs and people as well.

 

 

How can I keep my cat safe?

The only way to ensure that your cat is safe from coyotes and other perils is to keep it indoors permanently. Some owners ensure their cat’s safety by building outdoor enclosed cat runs. The more time your cat spends outdoors, the greater the risk it faces, not only from coyotes and other wildlife (owls, hawks, etc.), but also from cars, domestic dogs, and parasites, as well as feline AIDS, leukemia, and other diseases.

 

 

Where can I get more information?

For more information on living with urban wildlife, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has a variety of “Living with Urban Wildlife” brochures and videos available free from each office. Contact the Arizona Game and Fish Department at (602) 942-3000 for the office nearest you, or visit the Arizona Game and Fish Department Web site at azgfd.com

Other Web sites include the Stanley Park Ecology Society at www.stanleyparkecology.ca  for urban coyote information, the Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management at http://wildlifedamage.unl.edu for more comprehensive wildlife damage information, or go to a search engine and type in “urban coyote

control” for related sites.

 

 

Portions of this brochure were reproduced with the permission of the Stanley Park Ecology Society, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

FAQ

Neighborhood and Resident Issues and Resolutions

Arizona Game and Fish Department

 

 

Lyn, I have small dogs and would NEVER dream of putting them outside. I am with them whenever they are outside other than that they are protected by walls and a roof. I cannot understand why people do not know this.

Louise

(Lyn's note: Those of us, like Louise and I, who have been here a long time, understand the dangers posed by the local wildlife to small pets.  However, a lot of people move here from parts of the country that don't pose these dangers like the desert does, and don't realize until they lose a pet and are heartbroken, so this can't be said too many times.)

 

Lyn – your advice was right on. These animals are part of what makes the Sonoran Desert a special place to live. I see nothing aggressive in the behaviors described. These animals are just doing what comes naturally. Anyone with a small pet needs to stay with the animal at all times when it is out of doors. It’s not more complicated than that.

Ron Hoffman

(Lyn's note: Absolutely.  The indigenous critters are part of the joy of living here, but it has to be balanced with protecting pets, which are easy prey.)

 

 

Lyn - Regarding neighbor Sara's concern about the vexation, blight and inconvenience of desert wildlife -- Well, shame on you Lyn! You mean you don't have a plan for dealing with all the wildlife nuisances presented by the entire Sonoran Desert? Who would have thunk it??

Fred

(Lyn's note: Yeah, Fred, who'da thunk it!  Haha!)

You are quite right to add the hawks, as the Harris Hawks have two major nests in our area, and have made themselves comfortable throughout. It is a hard thing to tell your neighbors to be more attentive, but it’s the kindest solution all the way around. And there is always someone who threatens to go shooting, in spite of the CC ordinance against shooting in town limits. If anyone else has other suggestions, they would be welcome. Thank you for your response… I know you personally are very caring of all of the critters, wild or otherwise.

Sara