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ImportsandLinesImportsandLines
edited August 2010 in Vent
So about 10 minutes ago I was out in the kitchen cleaning and all of a sudden the dog starts to bark and I tell it to shut up. Then I hear this growling and this heavy breathing and a bang against the glass door to outside. I do not know if its a rabid coyote in the backyard that's trying to get in or what. So my sister decides to investigate after I run back to her, she walks close to the door and you can hear its labored breathing. Its really freakin me out. Is it a coyote or something? I am scared because its in our fenced in backyard and my windows inside the fence could it try and get in?
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  • GarnetGarnet
    98.20.43.235
    Do you have another animal? A large dog perhaps? If so, get that dog in the room with you. Possibly call your neighbor??
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  • ImportsandLinesImportsandLines
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    Yeah we have 2 large dogs.
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  • GarnetGarnet
    98.20.43.235
    Then just have them in the room with you. If another animal gets in, they will be there to protect you =) That's what I do when I'm scared of something outside =)
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  • ImportsandLinesImportsandLines
    76.184.39.121
    Well I think its gone now. Still afraid so I will sleep on my sisters floor.
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  • GarnetGarnet
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    I dont blame you 0.0
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  • RoyalRaccoonRoyalRaccoon
    75.84.62.221
    Could have been a coyote, fox, raccoon, cat, or stray dog. Maybe even other things depending on where you live. <br>I'd report it to animal control, so they can search the area, or check to see if anyone else in you neighborhood has reported something.<br>I also agree with Garnet, if you have a dog, make sure it's inside before it gets dark. Coyotes and raccoons can really cause a lot of damage to domestics animals, and in some cases it's fatal. Whenever we get coyotes out here, I bring all my dogs in, and lock my cats in the garage, because coyotes will jump over, or dig under fences to get small animals, but it's highly unlikely they'll get through a door or window if you have it locked, so don't worry, but be cautious when going outside at night. You might want to adopt a buddy system until you are positive whatever it was is gone.
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  • iluvdogs111iluvdogs111
    74.32.97.15
    That is really scary. It always makes me feel safer when my big black lab, that loves hunting is with me. Hopefully whatever it is is gone by now though. <br>Princesushi, quick question, we have a fox around our yard that's been here for a while-it doesn't seem to be rabid, but do you think it could hurt two big black labs, one of which being a hunter?
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  • RoyalRaccoonRoyalRaccoon
    75.84.62.221
    iluvdogs111 wrote:
    That is really scary. It always makes me feel safer when my big black lab, that loves hunting is with me. Hopefully whatever it is is gone by now though. <br>Princesushi, quick question, we have a fox around our yard that's been here for a while-it doesn't seem to be rabid, but do you think it could hurt two big black labs, one of which being a hunter?
    <br> Could it out right kill your lab? I highly doubt it, but it still could do damage. A single bite could lead to things like rabies, or localized infections. Foxes can also carry all kinds of parasites, which can then also spread diseases to your dogs. Overall, if your dogs can't really get to the fox, and they are up to date on all their vaccines and parasite prevention, then I wouldn't worry to much, but if there is a chance your dogs could go after the fox, then you might want to trap it, and have a professional relocate it for your dog's, and the fox's safety.
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  • iluvdogs111iluvdogs111
    74.32.97.15
    PrinceSushi wrote:
    iluvdogs111 wrote:
    That is really scary. It always makes me feel safer when my big black lab, that loves hunting is with me. Hopefully whatever it is is gone by now though. <br>Princesushi, quick question, we have a fox around our yard that's been here for a while-it doesn't seem to be rabid, but do you think it could hurt two big black labs, one of which being a hunter?
    <br> Could it out right kill your lab? I highly doubt it, but it still could do damage. A single bite could lead to things like rabies, or localized infections. Foxes can also carry all kinds of parasites, which can then also spread diseases to your dogs. Overall, if your dogs can't really get to the fox, and they are up to date on all their vaccines and parasite prevention, then I wouldn't worry to much, but if there is a chance your dogs could go after the fox, then you might want to trap it, and have a professional relocate it for your dog's, and the fox's safety.
    <br><br>One of my labs would never be able to get it, even if she tried. She's older and slower, and only chases animals occasionaly for fun. The other is a hunter, but our yard is surrounded by big bushes and woods that the dogs can't go into, so any animals can easily run into those to be safe from our dogs. Plus, it usaully comes out during the night when our dogs are inside. And yes, they are up to date on all rabies shots, etc. Thanks!
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