Animal Services

Wildlife Notice

This is a notice from Seguin Animal Services regarding a recent report of wildlife/coyote activity.  This information is intended to help you protect your safety, health, and pets.  Your cooperation is appreciated!

• Avoid feeding wild animals, including birds.  Birdseed attracts rats and other rodents, a known source for predators like coyotes.

• Feed your pet indoors at all times.  Dog and cat food left outdoors attracts a variety of wild animals, from skunks to coyotes.  Feeding your pet outdoors may also make them vulnerable to wildlife attacks.

• Secure your trash and trashcans.  Don’t place trash outside overnight or the day before pickup.  Keep your garbage in your garage or in a secure trash can (not plastic bags) until morning of pickup.

• Pick up any fruits or vegetables at ground level; various wild animals enjoy these types of food.

• Keep your pets inside and under your control at all times.  An animal allowed to roam off-leash, even in the front yard, presents an easy meal for a predator.

• Spay or neuter your pet.  Coyotes are attracted by the scent of female dogs in heat, just as unsterilized male dogs may be lured by female coyote scents.

• Clean your property to remove overgrowth and underbrush.  This helps eliminate nesting or denning sites for wildlife.

• Add lighting to your backyard.  Wild animals tend to avoid well-lit areas at night.

• Avoid using mothballs and ammonia as a deterrent.  In many cases, the scents are so close to animal urine that they attract animals.  Also avoid using coyote urine to deter other animals.

• Remember to keep you pets’ current on all vaccinations, especially rabies, at all times!!

Many types of wildlife are attracted to our yards because food is plentiful and easy to obtain.  Being aware of your potential contribution to this environment helps reduce nuisance animal incidents in your area.  Please call Seguin Animal Services at 830-401-2335 regarding any questions about wildlife.  Thank you!