Coyote Complaints

Opened

May 17, 2026 at 2:44 PM

Description

Hello, A neighbor repeatedly lets their dog outside between about 9 PM and 12 AM and stated it is because of coyotes nearby. This often involves repeated door opening/closing and barking during nighttime hours. I wanted to ask whether intentionally letting a dog outside around coyotes is considered safe or recommended behavior, and whether Austin Animal Protection has any guidance on this. Thank you, Kevin

Location

6000 Shepherd Mountain Cv, Austin
30.358754505975288, -97.79716365566283

Additional Details

Is the coyote actively attacking a human? No

Is the coyote actively attacking (or attacked) a domesticated pet?*: No

Is the animal in the city or county? City

What type of interaction are you reporting? Observation

Would you like to receive a coyote response guide via email? Yes