posted 09/15/08 07:05 AM | updated 09/15/08 09:50 AM
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Capitol Hill coyotes defeat cats in season opener

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Seattle PI's Hill blog has the details:


Pack of 3 coyotes attack and kill near Capitol Hill

Around 3:30am this morning Jack, our beautiful and sweet neighbor's cat, was attacked and killed by a pack of 3 coyotes. I woke up to a loud bang and jumped out of bed to find out what was going on. I did not see anything, but 5-10 minutes later I hear a horrible scream and ran outside. I was shocked to see 3 coyotes running down the block from my house. I chased and yelled at them and they dropped a cat, Jack, just barely alive.

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Callous much?
Maybe I’m just a little sensitive because the “Adoption Day” anniversary for our cats is coming up and I’ve been thinking about how important they are to me.

Turning the killing of a much loved cat into a punchy “sports metaphor” headline seems callous in the extreme. I only hope that the family who loved and cared for Jack never see the headline on this post.

~GC
P.s. I'm not quoting the post title here in the hope that it will be reconsidered and redacted.
Comment by The Gay Curmudgeon
September 15, 2008
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Not nice
I agree with the previous comment. The headline/title is insensitive and stupid. General people-skills tip: you're talking the painful death of a beloved pet, don't get cute. It shows a lack of thoughtfulness and tact that's kind of disturbing.
Shanti
Comment by Shanti
September 15, 2008
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Agree with the above
Am sorry the head line was so insensitive - and agree with the above comments. But there is also an issue this post brings up that's worth naming - the importance of keeping our much-loved felines indoors and safe!
Comment by Animal Lover
September 15, 2008
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I got your point
I agree that the title was insensitive, but I get your point in waking pet owners up to the reality that coyotes do live in the neighborhood. I think about it every time I see a "lost cat" poster.
Comment by Lolalaptop
September 16, 2008
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I'm pro coyote
Here's the thing, the cats have this coming. How many times have I seen them creeping up on squirrels, bird, and small children? If cats are left outside to meander and hunt to their leisure, it's only fair that a couple of them get taken out by another "natural" source. Realize we live in a dense city, but I think it's cool when a wild animal like a coyote is able to survive and strike back.
Comment by Jesse
September 16, 2008
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jesse is insane
jesse, that's horrible. even if you don't like cats think of the people who love the cats. strike back, good lord. how would you like it if a bigger stronger animal "struck back" on you?
Comment by jrrrl2
September 16, 2008
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please keep your cats inside!
please!!!
Comment by Meg
September 16, 2008
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not good or bad, just how it is.
This shouldn't be seen as good or bad (perhaps sad for the cat owners), but natural. I agree that coyotes surviving in a city is pretty incredible...and they are doing what they need to survive...eating. People are too distanced from the way things actually work. Be glad some of the real world is live around us.

-m
Comment by M.
September 16, 2008
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cat attack
I have a cat named Einstien. Every time she goes out I say a little prayer for her. I imagine her in a gutter crawling along after being run over by a car or I see her in the bushes being jumped on by a coyote, but every time she slides out the door I feel close to her and wish her the best. I think that is about all we can do for the urban cat. I agree with m.
Comment by dduke
September 18, 2008
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coyotes NOT natural
Sorry folks, but coyotes in the city is not a natural situation. We do not allow their natural preditors within our city limits, so they have none! We don't even allow packs of dogs to run wild - I don't get why we are allowing coyotes scavenge for our pets. There is no logic to the equation. A smart cat or small dog knows how to stay away from cars and raccoons but they don't stand a chance with a couple (or more!) coyotes. Why are we giving them priority over beloved family members? Are we committed to keeping our windows & doors closed on hot summer days/nights? putting 6' fences around each house? The city officials are being short-sited whimps. The coyotes are here to stay, but they need to be threatened (as they are in the wild) or they will lose their fear of humans. Once a child is hurt (Two in Bellevue '07) we will wish the problem was tackled a little sooner.
Comment by jazm
September 19, 2008
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RE: coyotes NOT natural
so what makes you think cats should be at the top of the urban wild animal kingdom food chain?

based on your logic, cats (who are predators and rip the heads off of squirrels and frogs all the time) also need to be preyed upon.

But I do totally agree with you. To keep the coyotes in check we need a couple of wandering mountain lions. For sure.
Comment by jesse
September 19, 2008
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