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I don't want to write it here. It is too horrific. So far in Alabama and Texas, but 2 within a few days of each other. I'm afraid to look now to see if it turns into a trend.

Just everybody keep your pets surrounded in a halo of protective energy and keep them in your sight whenever they are outside, even in your yard.

I'm so sorry about your poor sheep, Tumbulu. Hopefully your new guardian dog will be able to scare them off. Would a warning shot into a nearby tree or something work?

The coyotes in Massachussets became very brazen before I moved up here. I had one up here in Maine target my little goat one day, but she had Algiers to protect her. He was very afraid of dogs when I first got him, but after many wild rides I was finally able to get him to face down a little cocker spaniel. Once he saw the doggy back away from him, his whole attitude shifted. Fearless. He enjoyed "playing" with dogs after that! Coyotes too.