More than 100 debate killing coyotes

So far, Wheaton remains committed to a plan to cull the city's coyote population.

[coy coy coyote]

2 thoughts on letting mayor know you disapprove of his action.
1. His term is up next year. Vote him out.
2. If you have an account at the bank he is VP of? Pull it out and open an account elsewhere. Might get his attention if you inform the teller WHY you no longer want to bank there also.
Just my thoughts.

[Ill resident]

I do not live in Wheaton but If i find out my tax dollors are being spent to kill coyote it will saden me. You rich yuppy scum in them burbs build your 4hundred thousand dollor homes and let your little dogs out at night. Just kill the coyote thats the answer, whatcha going to do in the spring kill the rabbits cause there eating your flowers? Kill the squelrill cause your lawn has holes? JUST REMEMBER THE COYOTE WAS THERE LONG BEFORE YOU AND HE WILL REMAIN THERE LONG AFTER YOUR YUPPY SELVES FORECLOSE ON YOUR HOMES.

[Taxpayer]

coy coy coyote wrote:

2 thoughts on letting mayor know you disapprove of his action.
1. His term is up next year. Vote him out.
2. If you have an account at the bank he is VP of? Pull it out and open an account elsewhere. Might get his attention if you inform the teller WHY you no longer want to bank there also.
Just my thoughts.

What bank is he vp of?

[Jake in West Chicago]

Should we start hunting hawks out of the sky too since they put our dogs at risk? I have some HUGE owls on my property. Like 4' wingspans, I'm sure they didn't get that big only eating mice. Shoot them too?

But just like deer, they need to be controlled. These are feral animals which likely can carry rabies.

I do notice though I have a lot less squirrels around.

[Sue]

My heart goes out to anyone who ever had their beloved pet killed by a coyote. I am an animal lover and love my two dogs dearly. They are my family. However, I do realize that there is wildlife living outside our backyard. This is why I bought a fence to keep my dogs safe. To kill all the coyotes, because they have killed a few pets in a neighborhood is wrong.

Statistics show that your pet would probably be attacked from another dog VS a coyote. Also, dogs are more likely to attack a person than a coyote! It is extremely rare for a coyote to attack a person, or any animal over 15 lbs. They usually eat rodents and rabbits.

We live near the River and coyotes come to our house all the time. We have never had a problem in 10 years. Our neighbors are all aware of the coyotes and watch their pets during the night time. People need to use common sense that there are other wildlife animals that live outside, not just their dog......

If there was a problem coyote, then I would be in favor of relocation.

I laugh at people that are afraid of coyotes, because coyotes are more afraid of people. In Wisconsin, they have wolves & coyotes and the people have managed to live side by side without killing them. I think the people in Wheaton need to come up with other solutions to the problem then just to kill all the coyotes. People need to watch their pets at night. It is hard for a coyote to distinguish between a Toy Poodle and a rabbit when they are hungry.

Save the coyotes! They were here first! What will it be next year? An Eagle?

[Sue]

My heart goes out to anyone who ever had their beloved pet killed by a coyote. I am an animal lover and love my two dogs dearly. They are my family. However, I do realize that there is wildlife living outside our backyard. This is why I bought a fence to keep my dogs safe. To kill all the coyotes, because they have killed a few pets in a neighborhood is wrong.

Statistics show that your pet has more of a chance being attacked from another dog VS a coyote. It is extremely rare for a coyote to attack a person or any animal over 15 lbs. They usually eat rodents and rabbits.

We live near the River and coyotes come to our house all the time. We have never had a problem in 10 years. Our neighbors are all aware of the coyotes and watch their pets during the night time. People need to use common sense that there are other wildlife animals that live outside, not just their dog......

If there was a problem coyote, then I would be in favor of relocation.

I laugh at people that are afraid of coyotes, because coyotes are more afraid of people. In Wisconsin, they have wolves & coyotes and the people have managed to live side by side without killing them. I think the people in Wheaton need to come up with other solutions to the problem then just to kill all the coyotes. People need to watch their pets at night. It is hard for a coyote to distinguish between a Toy Poodle and a rabbit when they are hungry.

Save the coyotes!

[Taxpayer]

Sue wrote:

My heart goes out to anyone who ever had their beloved pet killed by a coyote. I am an animal lover and love my two dogs dearly. They are my family. However, I do realize that there is wildlife living outside our backyard. This is why I bought a fence to keep my dogs safe. To kill all the coyotes, because they have killed a few pets in a neighborhood is wrong.
Statistics show that your pet has more of a chance being attacked from another dog VS a coyote. It is extremely rare for a coyote to attack a person or any animal over 15 lbs. They usually eat rodents and rabbits.
We live near the River and coyotes come to our house all the time. We have never had a problem in 10 years. Our neighbors are all aware of the coyotes and watch their pets during the night time. People need to use common sense that there are other wildlife animals that live outside, not just their dog......
If there was a problem coyote, then I would be in favor of relocation.
I laugh at people that are afraid of coyotes, because coyotes are more afraid of people. In Wisconsin, they have wolves & coyotes and the people have managed to live side by side without killing them. I think the people in Wheaton need to come up with other solutions to the problem then just to kill all the coyotes. People need to watch their pets at night. It is hard for a coyote to distinguish between a Toy Poodle and a rabbit when they are hungry.
Save the coyotes!

Yes save them, send them by Sue's house

[goodgrief]

What's next squirrels??????????

I live in Wheaton and have never once seen a coyote. And I live by the prairie path. I've seen foxes but never a coyote. I wonder where they are? Someone is probably feeding them. That's all I can think of. That's the only reason they would stick around. Is killing the answer? It seems to me that a bunch of grown adults are thinking like children. you are paid to listen to your residents and it seems to me that nobody is listening. Well come election time, I think you people will be all ears. Time to get them all out of there and vote for somebody with some common sense and brains.