A Massachusetts town is taking proactive measures following a distressing incident where a small dog fell victim to a coyote’s grasp on Wednesday morning.
In response to the unsettling occurrence, Milford Animal Control swiftly disseminated a cautionary message through a Facebook alert on Wednesday afternoon. According to the alert, a dog was seized from the vicinity of Pine Island Road and is tragically presumed to have met its demise. The dog’s owner was present outdoors with the pet at the time of the incident.
In light of this distressing event, Milford Animal Control issued a plea to residents within the area who have smaller pets, urging heightened vigilance when allowing their animals outdoors. The advisory underscored that dawn and dusk serve as optimal hunting periods for coyotes, necessitating a heightened level of awareness during these times.
The pet at the heart of this incident, identified by the name Guido, is now at the center of an urgent search effort. The owners of the dog have beseeched members of the local community to thoroughly examine their yards and the adjacent premises in an attempt to locate any potential remains of the beloved pet. Such a discovery would provide a degree of closure for the distressed owners. Individuals who come across any evidence related to the dog are urged to promptly contact animal control at the following number: 508-478-3871.
Coyote-related concerns have reverberated across various communities in Massachusetts in recent times. The town of Fall River, for instance, grappled with a rabid coyote that inflicted injuries upon a woman and several others, ultimately necessitating the animal’s euthanasia on Monday. Moreover, in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood earlier this month, a dog tragically fell victim to a coyote attack, further fueling the overarching concerns related to these encounters.
