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Anderson Twp. woman says coyote almost killed her 9-month-old puppy

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Channel: LOCAL 12 · 2018 · News & Politics

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ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - A puppy in Anderson Township is recovering after what's believed to be a coyote attack. 

Wildlife experts aren't surprised, saying they’ve been reported all around the Tri-State. One is believed to have a attacked in Brenda Gross’s backyard.

“They won't even approach the electric fences at all," said Gross. 

Gross's backyard off of 8 Mile Road in Anderson Township is fenced in except for a small hillside. That's where she believes the coyote came in, attacked, then dragged her pup away. 

 "This is where Paisley would go and bark. Probably if we draw a line straight up that hill... four houses up is where we found [Kermit]," said Gross.

On Wednesday, Kermit was found nearly dead after being missing for three days. Brenda says Sunday night right around sunset she left the dogs in the backyard. 

"The vet said the coyote tried to rip his throat out. He had a six-inch cut across his throat and it was two inches deep," said Gross. 

Kermit also suffered bites and gashes around his neck and back. Brenda says they still fear infection and the possibility of him not walking correctly, but the 9-month-old Sheltie is alive.

Anderson, West Chester and Wyoming, where a resident caught the sounds of coyotes on video, are some of the hotspots around the Tri-State.

 Thomas Tyrrell, the Critt'R Catcher'R, said Brenda's story is consistent with a coyote's behavior. 

 "They want to get out of the public's view and go somewhere more discreet to do their dirty deeds. So they'll attack then drag their prey and attack and kill it," said Tyrrell.

His advice is always keep an eye on your pet. 

"Be vigilant. If you know coyotes are in the area. Coyotes do what coyotes do. Which is kill things and eat them," said Tyrrell.

The Critt'R Catch'R says if you see a Coyote, yell or try to scare it away. Another tip is to remove pet food and garbage from outside and make sure to clean up around the grill.

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