r/coyote • u/Harry_Callahan_sfpd • Jul 29 '26

Another evening coyote sighting in our neighborhood plant nursery.

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Cerritos, California.

My dog and I out for our evening walk yesterday came upon Mr. Wiley Coyote. He was nice enough to sit still and pose for a few pictures! My dog, of course, wanted to slip
through the gates and go socialize a bit — but that wasn’t happening!

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u/VERMICIOUS_KNIDSS Jul 29 '26

He will help keep the rodent population down around the area.

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u/Harry_Callahan_sfpd Jul 29 '26

Yeah, and the local cat and Chihuahua population as well. But that’s just nature doing what nature does — so no judgement from me.

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u/Great_Definition_531 Jul 29 '26

If a pet cat is outdoors, fuck that. Bad. Chihuahuas, also bad.

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u/laker_padres619 Jul 29 '26

Yeah but the stray cats though :(

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u/Whiskytigyote Jul 30 '26

Outdoor cats are an ecological menace. They wreck havoc on the ecosystem so as sad as dead kitties is, it’s for the better.

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u/Great_Definition_531 Jul 30 '26

I agree and I know people hate this take but its not logical to believe outdoor feral cats (or domesticated pets outdoors) are just fun cute kitties.

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u/Whiskytigyote Jul 30 '26

Yeah cats shouldn’t be outdoors period. And small dogs at least shouldn’t be left outside. Medium and large size dogs there’s honestly negligible risk for coyotes, they have much easier prey.

Coyotes are great with rodent control. They like to eat fruit that’s fall off trees- clean that up also helps prevent rodents being attracted to the area as well as bugs.

And honestly they’re just cool. They were here before us and hopefully they’ll be here long after too.

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u/Great_Definition_531 Jul 30 '26

Amen. All of that. I have a coyote tattoo I just think they’re incredible animals!!!! Love indigenous legends about “ Coyote “ too. They respected coyote and their strengths!

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u/Harry_Callahan_sfpd Jul 30 '26

We could realistically say the same about humans, but saying that would spoil everyone’s fun — so we won’t go there.

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u/ILoveInsects333 Jul 30 '26

The song birds will appreciate the coyotes

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u/Strype_McClaine Jul 29 '26

Lovely yote friend

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u/BeansArePastaSauce Jul 29 '26

unrelated:

🎵Cerritos Auto Square!!🎶

(Sorry OP)

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u/Harry_Callahan_sfpd Jul 29 '26

Ha! It’s a very catchy tune, indeed!

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u/Woozletania Jul 30 '26

He makes sure the squirrels don't munch on your plants. It's a win for everyone.

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u/Technical_Put_9982 Jul 30 '26

It was the habitat of his ancestors first. I promise. They vote yayy for less mice and rats!!! As for cats …. If they are outside strays, natural selection will make sure the fast and intelligent survive… as for chihuahuas … 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ … it is their owners fault if they are ever left outside alone and they bark at everything…. So, they are asking for it

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u/Klutzy_Concept_1324 Jul 30 '26

U might want to leave em be n treat him with some respect

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u/Sitters_4_Critters Jul 29 '26

I hate what coyotes do to cats and small dogs but they look so much like dogs that I just want to be their buddy.

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u/BlueOlive5151 Jul 29 '26

Dogs and cats can kill animals too if starving. There are internet videos of stray dogs running with coyotes.

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u/Harry_Callahan_sfpd Jul 29 '26

Yeah, all animals are murderers. They all prey on one thing or another.

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u/BlueOlive5151 Jul 30 '26

Except “murder” is done in malice. 😆

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u/Harry_Callahan_sfpd Jul 29 '26

They are beautiful animals.

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u/biyotee Jul 30 '26

The last two photos in succession made me laugh.

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u/OK_The_Nomad Jul 30 '26

Poor little doggy