A small, mangy coyote is wandering residential streets of Arden by the American River, but he’s not dangerous, according to Sacramento Animal Care Services.<\/p>\n
“Without a clear shot, we are resistant to kill these animals unless they’re a danger to residents,” said Gina Nepp with the Front Street Animal Shelter. “It’s a safety risk to try to kill them in populated areas.”<\/p>\n
But residents are worried. The coyote – sick with unusually dark skin – has been spotted in the area for more than three months.<\/p>\n
“He walks around unsteady, like he’s delirious,” said resident Enrique Hernandez, 75. “I’m scared he’s got rabies.”<\/p>\n
Hernandez and many others have called Animal Care and the State Department of Fish & Wildlife with concerns. Nepp said they’re fully aware of the coyote<\/p>\n
“We’ll go after him if he becomes a threat – if he starts chasing small children or something – but he’s not getting near people,” Nepp said. “He’s keeping to himself.”<\/p>\n
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A small, mangy coyote is wandering residential streets of Arden by the American River, but he’s not dangerous, according to Sacramento Animal Care Services. “Without a clear shot, we are resistant to kill these animals unless they’re a danger to residents,” said Gina Nepp with the Front Street Animal Shelter. “It’s a safety risk to … Continue reading Disease-ridden coyote wandering by American River at Arden not dangerous, officials say<\/span>