Comments on: Eastlake Coyote Watch

By: olga

olga — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:38:25 +0000

@Marissa Marquez: Marissa I am so sorry. I am still grieving the loss of my cherised yorkie. Like you I do not live near canyons and my wall is about 5 1/2 ft tall. I felt my dogs were safe inside my walls, but coyotes I later learned can jump a 6 foot wall like nothing. My incident is listed with a January 8, 2010 date. I also want to let you know that a coyote was in my front yard about 4 weeks after my dog was taken. It was around 6:00pm. It knew there were more dogs and it probably came back for more.

By: Eastlaketimes

Eastlaketimes — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:36:05 +0000

Sorry to hear of your loss.

You should check out the Coyote Roller

http://www.eastlaketimes.com/1017/eastlaketimes-interviews-coyote-roller-founder-bob-owens/

By: Marissa Marquez

Marissa Marquez — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:03:27 +0000

My name is Marissa and I live in Otay Ranch community. On Sunday, June 13, 2010, we found out 2 chihuahuas dead and decapitated in our backyard and missing the other 3 chihuahuas. We notified out HOA security guard and advice to call animal control. We have to wait until the following day since it was Sunday. When the Animal Control personnel came, he stated that the way they died and decapitated, they were attacked by the coyotes and possibly that the other 3 chihuahuas are dead or taken by the coyotes. The fact that we have high fences, don’t live near canyons, we have houses behind/besides us, coyotes still attacked our house. it is very scary and seeing our pets attacked that was way was very traumatic. We started seeing coyotes all over Chula Vista, yet we really can’t do anything with them. Just sharing this story to make all residents be aware especially with pets and small children.

By: Brenda C

Brenda C — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 03:41:02 +0000

@Anonymous:Anonymous is obviously misinformed and uneducated in the area of urban coyotes. Thanks for your input. How about putting your name to some action instead of just spouting about something you know nothing about.

By: olga

olga — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:49:15 +0000

@olga: test test

By: olga

olga — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:20:31 +0000

My home is on Table Rock Ave in Eastlake Trails North. On Sunday night January 3 between 7:-730 pm a coyote jumped my wall and took my small dog. All three of my dogs are let out every night around that time for about 15-20 minutes to poop and pee. Had I known about the recent incidents going around I could have prevented this heartbreaking incident. I know it happened because there are paw marks on my wall showing where the coyote jumped in and paw marks where it went out. It is so absurd that the HOA did not post warning signs that these incidents are actually happening. Not everyone reads the newsletter or goes into the
website. When I called the HOA to report my incident and
expressed may concern and anger that this was not done Mr Rigley
or whatever his name is said it was not their job to hold our hand
On Thursay nigh January 7 the mexican station channel 12 had a news report on these coyote incidents in Eastlake. I called today to information and they told me the Chula Vista Police dept has given them the information. I would like to speak to Brenda Coughlin.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:45:10 +0000

if any of the supposed “attacks” actullay did occur, that is unfortunate. however, one reason many like this community is because of its proximity and closeness to the open wildreness. as such, we must adapt to living with wildlife as it must adapt to us.

By: Mike H

Mike H — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:36 +0000

I think the Board has to decide what to do and not the managment company, If the Board decides they want to trap and kill them, then the Mgmt company will do that for the board, So we all should go to the next board meeting to discuss this.

By: Walter Lithman

Walter Lithman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:46:22 +0000

Mike,

Just this Monday, The HOA (Greens, Trails, Woods) had a public safety awareness meeting to discuss your very topic of break-ins. It was attended by probably 100-200 residents. The Chula Vista Police were also in attendance. It was held at the Greens Community Center. Seems like they addressed your very topic. I applaud them for their efforts on your discussion topic.

However, on the other hand, they have purposely draggged their feet on the topic of coyotes (another public safety item). They are the only remaining obstacle in concert with the management company that has not given the OK for the US Dept of Agriculture to come out and remove the threat. USDA is ready to come out anytime they give them permission. Seems like they are willing to move when it comes to the very issue you discuss. Why not address this other public safety concern?

By: Mike H

Mike H — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:08:07 +0000

Do you blame the hoa if your house is broken into? Should the hoa then provide police services? So then u sue the hoa for not proctecting u from burglars?