Barrie police say a dog was attacked by a coyote near Sunnidale Park
Courtesy Barrie360.com
By Ian MacLennan, September 14, 2024
Signage is posted at Sunnidale Park alerting the public about coyotes in the area. (File photo – Barrie 360 – April 2024)
An alert from Barrie police after a coyote attacked a dog Friday afternoon in the area of Sunnidale Road and Shirley Avenue.
Pet owners are being reminded that if a wild animal poses an immediate threat or danger to public safety they should call police.
This isn’t the first attack by a coyote on a dog in the Sunnidale Park area.
The city has posted signage in Sunnidale Park alerting the public about coyotes in the area, and that people should be aware and keep their pets leashed.
More info: https://ontario.ca/page/preventing-and-managing-conflicts-coyotes