A Coyote Took My Bruiser

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I understand, Lisa, and I surely wasn't trying to knock what you wrote. I know that your intentions were in the right place. I was just saying that at least for me, even knowing that a death was quick is not much comfort at all when all that you can focus on is losing a loved one (human OR pet) in a most unexpected and tragic way.

Emily

I hear you. I've have various experiences with death as well, both expected and unexpected, peaceful and awful, animal and human loved ones. We are all different. Something like knowing death was quick would comfort me a little, even in the midst of grief. I do understand what you are saying- nothing can really lessen the grief and pain of loss except time.

[bunnydodger]

Thank you all for your kind words and compassion. It is comforting to know that others understand how much we love our pets.

BleekerSG: Thank you for sharing your woodchuck story. I will keep the faith that Bruiser went so quickly too.

I tried attaching Bruisey's picture. Hope it worked.

[Pax]

Oh Bunnydodger, he has the sweetest little face!

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[smilingcat]

I've been mulling over on what to say. What can you say...

I'm saddened to see what has happened to hear such awful news. I wish I could make everyone's pain go away with their tragic loss. I wish our encounter with wildlife are always pleasant but ...

with heavy heart my condolence to your beautiful bruiser. He is very cute.

smilingcat

[TahoeDirtGirl]

My heart goes out to you and your family. Bruiser looks like my friends little mix- and has the same personality. Such a sweetie ..

If you need help figuring out how to keep the coyotes out of your yard, please PM me. I worked and continue to work with a nonprofit bear protection group in Tahoe and I have also worked with keeping coyotes safely out of people's yards. Each yard is as different as the owner, so it isn't really helpful for me to start posting how to go about securing your property. Killing the coyote only invites others into their position, and draws males in that would of otherwise not lived there previously, so it's better to just deal with the culprit that is there already. Coyotes will venture out day or night as they learned that people sleep at night and thereby leaving them alone to get in garbage and whatever else they deem as 'food'.

Coyotes have nipped people in CA but that's up for interpretation as to an attack. People think it's cool to feed them thereby drawing them into residences as well as leaving unsecured garbage around, which is an invitation. Coyote rollers work well so you are on your way there, but only on top of chain link fencing.

Let me know if you need help and sending some good thoughts your way ~ Karin

[emily_in_nc]

Bruiser was a real doll....I hope in time your memories will make you smile.

Emily

[elk]

ooooo I can tell from that photo that you REALLY loved him...

so regardless, he was a very lucky guy.