The material presented
here is not Al-Anon Conference Approved Literature. It is a method
to exchange
information, ideas, feelings, problems and solutions on a personal
level.
You know Debb, we had a VERY similar incident at our place in the country. The neighbor was shooting squirrels and then tossing the carcasses over the fence and then trying to shoot the coyotes when they came for the all-you-can-eat squirrel buffet. I thought this was a terrible twist to the whole circle of life in nature thing. If they are not the type of folks you can talk to I would say yes, talk to those who can talk to them. Hopefully you can do it anonymously so there is no fear of retribution. Our neighbor didn't like that I asked he not shoot the coyote (it seemed so wrong to me when he baited it into the yard), but he didn't shoot him, so I guess it worked.
Good luck!
__________________
Bethany
"Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be." Abe Lincoln
Thanks Bethany, I agree with you, shooting the coyotes after baiting them with squirrels he had shot is so inhumane and
to me, so contrary to the natural course of things!! Thank you for your comments they are much appreciated.
__________________
"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown
I had an issue with cats in the country. These people would call the cats barn cats .. LOL .. there was NO barn these poor babies had a very short life. There was nothing that the humane society could do because technically we were outside the jurisdiction. We were county .. LOL.
Anyway, I was trying to think about a positive way to resolve this .. there might be a wild life rescue as well you could contact to see what your options are.
Hugs S :)
__________________
Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do "faith". - Brene Brown
"Whatever truth you own doesn't own you" - Gary John Bishop
Boy Debb - I too am a city person so no experience with this. I would say that if it concerns you for your safety or the safety of small animals, certainly call and see what, if anything can be done. My guess is they just are not thinking through the actions and are trying to 'feed the poor animals'...
So sorry you gotta handle this - these things always make me second guess myself to see what is really bothering me. I always have to check my motives - even beyond my qualifiers...
__________________
Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
I guess that is why I am asking for input, on one hand the coyotes are wild animals that are now foraging during daylight hours in my backyard, which is contrary to what wild animals should be doing. Coyotes, under these circumstances can become agressive around humans, once they are made dependent on being fed by humans. I am a bit scared to just walk out of my house without looking around first. Was wondering why I found a ham bone in front of my car a few weeks ago!!
__________________
"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown
Debb - I mention fear because we don't see many but when they are hungry, they've become aggressive towards small dogs - a few have been killed/eaten by the Coyotes.
Based on what you've shared, I believe Fear is an adequate motivation for doing a report, if you can. If your neighbors came from the city, they may not even realize that their efforts, even if with good intentions, are causing discomfort for other(s).
Layla and I were walking one morning a while back and were confronted by a coyote. It caught me off guard and probably would not have come out of the wooded area had Layla not been foraging very close by. I am guessing it was a momma protecting her babes. Well - when it came out to stand it's ground, my silly (I love everything and everyone) rescue dog thought it wanted to play.
She is a great dog and usually follows commands, but curiosity got the best of her and she really wanted to play with this Coyote....she's half my body weight and if she wanted, could probably drag me if I'm not well braced. Needless to say, I had to throw myself on her and pin her down....the Coyote wanted none of her and wasn't sure what to think of me. The Coyote finally returned to the woods and we went on our way.
For all my life and all my walks, I'd never seen one come out and take a stand. It scared me and I did not walk that way for a bit as I didn't want a repeat. So - I believe they can be aggressive if hungry or feeling threatened. With the craziness in our World, I would personally rather contact the authorities than confront unfriendly neighbors. It's sad to 'say that outloud' but it's true.
(((Hugs))) to you - you'll figure it out and find peace over it!! (((Hugs)))
__________________
Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
IAH, thank you so much for your input!! I decided the I would call the Dept. of Environmental & Energy Protection in my state this morning. Do it anomymously and hope that will put an end to their feeding these coyotes. I noticed that there is a momma and her cub, which makes the situation even more difficult. These neighbors are very difficult to get along with and would not even try to talk with them, they get very argumentative and defensive even on a good day. We get along with them, because we tread carefully around them. Will let you how I make out.
-- Edited by Iamhere on Sunday 31st of January 2021 01:10:22 PM
__________________
"Forgiveness doesn't excuse bad behavior, but it
does prevent bad behavior from destroying your heart". ~ unknown
Keep us posted girl......I am certain it will work out. I am so partial to babies - of any kind, so feel your pain!!
(((Hugs)))
__________________
Practice the PAUSE...Pause before judging. Pause before assuming. Pause before accusing. Pause whenever you are about to react harshly and you will avoid doing and saying things you will later regret. ~~~~ Lori Deschene
