Watch For Coyotes: Milford Animal Control

MILFORD, MA- The cold isn't stopping some local coyotes from making an appearance in neighborhoods around Milford. In fact, it's coyote mating season and Milford Animal Control says you can expect to see more of them around this time.

Within the last two weeks, Milford Animal Control says they've received an uptick in calls regarding coyotes. The animals have been spotted around Whitewood and Pine Island Roads as well as near Diana Circle near Courtland Street.

Since it is against state law to trap or relocate the coyotes, animal control says the best thing residents can do is learn to cohabitate and eliminate anything that would lure a coyote onto your property. Getting rid of bird feeders eliminates a food source for the coyotes and makes your property less likely to become a hunting ground where they can stalk birds and small prey. Keeping trash cans and bags sealed also helps keep the animals at bay.

While many residents know to keep small animals inside so they aren't attacked by the coyotes, Milford Animal Control said it is also very important to clean-up after your pet outside. Coyotes will eat animal feces as a food source when they are starving.

Animal control said a larger reason the coyotes are more prevalent in residential neighborhoods is the increase in construction in the area. The lack of wooded area is pushing wildlife out into neighborhoods in search of food.

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