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3 | The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 13,2019 theifp.ca smart thing to do," Mar- schal said, who was wear- ing hiking boots and jeans at the time of the encoun- ter. "If I got bit I'd have to go get a rabies shot." The coyote moved in on Marschal's shih tzu three times as she retreated to- ward her yard. "The dogs were shocked. They didn't know what to do," Marschal said. Marschal, who has lived on Dawson Crescent for about nine years, said she's no stranger to coy- otes, but after an encoun- ter with a persistent canid, she said she wants people to take caution when walking in Hungry Hol- low. Marschal's dogs were cleared after a trip to the vet with only bruises. According to Coyote Watch Canada, a not-for- profit, volunteer group dedicated to human-wild- life coexistence, coyotes aren't generally bold. While raising their young they may shadow visitors in their territory, but if they've been fed by people they may be more inclined to demand food. A study, according to Coyote Watch Canada, suggests that less than two per cent of a coyote's food was domestic animals. "It's not general beha- viour to find aggressive coyotes," Emily Funnell, a management biologist with the Ministry of Natu- ral Resources, said. "Coy- otes are generally very wary of humans and avoid people whenever possi- ble." Though what humans might leave outside, like garbage, may attract ca- nids. Funnell said this year, the ministry has on- ly received one report of an aggressive coyote in Halton Hills. "When coyotes become less wary of humans it's because there is some- thing that's attracting them," Funnell said. Residents can reduce coyote encounters by se- curing household gar- bage, eliminating poten- tial denning sites on their property, and minimizing sources of water and food for coyotes. "Coyotes will eat ber- ries, nuts, and seeds," Fun- nell said. "They're not just carnivorous." At this time of year, Funnell said, a female coy- ote may appear more ag- gressive while protecting her young pups. Residents who encoun- ter coyotes should contact the police (905-825-4747) if there is an immediate threat to safety. To report nuisance wildlife, resi- dents can contact the Min- istry of Natural Resources (905-713-7400). "We work closely with municipalities, but we don't go out and respond to nuisance coyotes," Fun- nell said. NEWS Continued from page 1 DOGS SENT TO VET WITH BRUISES THE ISSUE: COYOTE ATTACKS DOG ON LOCAL TRAIL LOCAL IMPACT: RESIDENTS SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF WILDLIFE THAT COULD POSE A THREAT TO THEIR PETS AND PERSON. STORY BEHIND THE STORY: We received a tip about the coyote attack on a popular walking trail in Georgetown, we followed up by talking to the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the Town of Halton Hills, as well as Coyote Watch Canada, on the how to deal with a nuisance coyote. A woman in Georgetown kicked a coyote when it grabbed her dog. TorStar File Photo EXPERIENCE THE VIBE MUSIC IS THE UNIFYING FORCE Expert stereo and equipment repairs. Buy. Sell. Trade. Cash paid for records CLAIRVOYANCE SALE..... YOU KNEW ITWAS COMING!!! HUGE Sell Off, SOund Out EVENT! • RecoRd Albums - undeR $5 • cd's - $1 • cAssette tApes - $2 • 20% off Reg. pRicedmusic 43MILL STREET EAST ACTON 519-853-4444 VINYLAND45@GMAIL.COM WWW.VINYLAND45.COM BRING YOUR LOONIES...GET YOUR TUNIES! OPen Sund ayS f Ree PaRk ing Sale StaRtS nOw! limited time Only 5 ARMSTRONG AVENUE, UNIT 3, GEORGETOWN 905.877.8023 Propane / Natural Gas BBQ Grills Sales and Service Napoleon Gas Grills are a work of functional art. They have everything you need to have an entire outdoor kitchen experience in one grilling unit. PRESENTED BYRESENTED BY Sho w Tim es June 14 & 15 at 8pmJune 16 at 2pm at the door or online at www.globeproductions.ca Performed at The Old Armoury 1 Park Ave., Georgetown TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FINAL WEEKEND!