Town of North Attleborough warning residents of increased coyote activity

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — The Town of North Attleborough is warning residents to be vigilant amid an increase in coyote activity throughout the town.

According to the Town of North Attleborough, sightings have increased, specifically in the Amvet school area.

Residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings and to keep an eye on small children, dogs, and cats.

The Town of North Attleborough provided the following tips to prevent conflict with coyotes:

• Remove outdoor feeding sources around the yard
• Keep all trash bins secured and/or indoors
• Make sure there are no coyotes in the area before taking a pet outside
• Illuminate your yard if you take a pet out at night
• Keep dogs leashed and supervised when outside
• Keep cats indoors or in a secure outdoor enclosure
• Supervise children playing outside

The Town of North Attleborough provided the following tips for residents if approached by a coyote:

• Do not run, but turn and face the coyote while waving your arms and shouting loudly
• Make noise, bang objects together, whistle
• Throw objects towards, but not at, the coyote

For more information, visit the Massachusetts Department of Fisheries and Wildlife’s website.

Anyone with questions can call Animal Control at 508-699-0128 or 508-699-2671.