Animal Care & Control Services / Coexisting with Coyotes

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Coexisting with Coyotes

Coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem, helping to keep rodent populations under control. They are by nature fearful of humans. If given access to human food and garbage, their behavior changes. They lose caution and fear. They may cause property damage. They might threaten human safety. They might be killed.

Relocating a problem coyote is not an option because it only moves the problem to someone else’s neighborhood. Help prevent human-coyote conflicts by taking some precautions around your property.

The City of West Covina City Council adopted a Coyote Management Plan at the January 8, 2018 Special City Council Meeting. The plan provides helpful information for residents and property owners.

To report a Coyote Sighting please click here

Below is a video of the Coyote Management Plan community meeting presentation given on October 23, 2017.

Education:

For information about safe guarding your pets and homes from Coyotes, click Preventing Coyote Conflicts.

For information on how to deal with coyotes when confronted by a coyote, click Reshaping Coyote Behavior. Both of these documents have been prepared by The Humane Society of the United States.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has also prepared a guide for safe guarding your homes and pets called Keep Me Wild offering tips on coexisting with coyotes.

Helpful Education Documents:

Remember:

*If a person has been injured or killed by a coyote do NOT use this form. Call 911 immediately for medical assistance.
*If your pet has been injured or killed by a coyote, please contact the Los Angeles County Animal Control at (562) 940-6898 for immediate assistance.
*If you cannot access the online map, please contact the Maintenance Division at (626) 939-8458 to report a coyote sighting.

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