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Animal Defenders of Westchester (ADOW)
October 29, 2019
This 'omg we've seen coyotes' notice (below) originated from Hastings - Dobbs joined in without cause, citing DEC 'educational' material. Our wildlife should be treated humanely with respect; they have a right to exist.
Please politely contact both mayors re the DEC which as always recommends hunting...and the ominous 'Tell your neighbors' addendum - they wouldn't give this pitiful directive about any group of people...the coys didn't just escape from the Big House and such fear-mongering can cause undue hyper-vigilance. You are more likely to be killed by a golf ball than bitten by a coyote.
Read Coyote sightings surge, but wildlife expert says there's room for all
You needn't be a resident to contact them; all can be cc'd.
Sample letter:
Dear Mayor McLoughlin, Just seeing wildlife isn't cause for alerts. The message you sent to residents re coyotes may cause undue fear of wildlife. Please use your position as mayor to promote compassionate, non-lethal efforts to live humanely with wildlife.
Thank you, ___________
Contact:
BOB MCLOUGHLIN, Mayor, Dobbs Ferry
[email protected]
ELIZABETH DREAPER, Dobbs Village Clerk
[email protected]
NICOLA ARMACOST, Mayor, Hastings on Hudson:
[email protected]
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From: Village of Dobbs Ferry <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 1:28 PM
Subject: Hastings Coyote Sighting
Office of the Village Clerk
Elizabeth Dreaper
112 Main Street
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-231-8504
[email protected]
Coyote Tips
There has been an increase in coyote sightings in the Village
of Hastings. The following recommendations being offered were obtained from
the Department of Environmental Conservation.
There has been an increase in coyote sightings throughout the Village of
Hastings. Although there are not any known issues with these animals, the
following recommendations being offered were obtained from the Department of
Environmental Conservation website. Please click on this link to obtain
further information regarding coyotes. https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/6971.html
Coyote Recommendations
Below are steps you should take to reduce and prevent coyote problems from occurring. For additional information see our wildlife damage control page.
Do not feed coyotes and discourage others from doing so (also see "Feeding
Wildlife: a wrong choice").
Unintentional food sources attract coyotes and other wildlife and increase
risks to people and pets. To reduce risks:
Thank you for your cooperation
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