My daughter’s support animal was mauled to death by a coyote on our property. The trauma of discovering the remains has left her heartbroken and feeling unsafe in her own home. This horrifying incident occurred after a new development project clearcut the undergrowth on adjacent land to our subdivision, driving coyotes into our residential area in search of easy prey, our beloved pets, not the wildlife that naturally belongs here.

Surveillance footage captured by our newly installed cameras shows these predators lingering in our community both day and night, yet local city governments turn a blind eye, consistently approving new developments without addressing the consequences on local wildlife. The urban sprawl in our neighborhood has eradicated natural coyote habitats, displacing them into areas populated by families and their pets.

The increase in coyote encounters across urban and suburban landscapes is alarming; it's a growing concern that calls for immediate attention. According to the Urban Coyote Research Project, coyote populations in suburban areas have expanded dramatically over the last few decades due to habitat disruption and the availability of food sources. These statistics indicate a need for towns and cities to create a balanced plan for wildlife management that considers the safety of their residents.

This petition calls for the implementation of a comprehensive coyote management program by our local government. This program should prioritize non-lethal tactics such as provide dedicated habitat space and relocation of excess predators from residential areas and ensure public education on how to avoid coyote encounters. In addition, introduce stricter development policies that mandate environmental impact assessments with plans to accommodate these predators elsewhere before project approval.

By systematically addressing the root causes of these dangerous interactions, we can create a community that is safe for both humans and wildlife. The longer we defer action, the more incidents like the tragedy my daughter experienced will happen.

Join me in urging our city officials to act now. Your signature will help protect our neighborhoods, our pets, and our peace of mind. Please sign this petition to demand coyote management measures in our community before it's too late.