UPDATE: The owner of Tina the dog now says that the dog did not have to be put to sleep and is expected to survive following surgery tonight. Vets initially said there was no hope for the animal and the dog’s owner is very relieved but concerned about the cost of the surgery. Vets expect bills to exceed $1,00 for Tina’s recovery.
UPDATE 8:30pm We just got back from the area near Raye Playfield where the coyote attacked a small dog this afternoon. Police officers are in the area, warning pet owners about the coyote attack. Officers now tell us that they believe there may be two coyotes living in the neighborhood. They are watching for the coyotes in the wooded area on the east side of Raye playfield between 23rd and 24th Ave West on Armour. The officers warn against leaving any small pets outside and say all dogs should be on a leash.
UPDATE: 6:30pm The coyote that has been living in Magnolia for the past two months attacked a small dog this afternoon. The dog and its owner were waiting for the school bus after school at 23rd Ave West and West Armour. The owner says the dog likes to meet the kids as they get off the bus. While they were waiting, the dog spotted the coyote and went to give it a sniff. The coyote quickly grabbed the dog and took it into the nearby brush. Police were called and the dog was rushed to the vet but it was very badly injured. Police did not capture the coyote.
KIRO TV was in Magnolia covering another story and happened to be on the scene when the coyote attacked the dog. Reporter Chris Legeros says the dog, named Tina, is a chihuahua and pug mix. Legeros says he saw a big gray flash of fur as the coyote jumped onto the dog. He says that parents at the bus stop were screaming as the coyote attacked the dog.
The Magnolia coyote has been seen a number of times in the past few days, we have received a number of emails from readers who have observed it in the area.
Jack took these pictures this morning at the intersection of 22nd Ave West and Thorndyke. He says the coyote was attracting lots of attention as many people stopped to check him out and take pictures. He sent us these two shots.
We also got this picture from Timothy who saw the coyote in his yard last night on Armour between 21st and 22nd Ave West. . He said the coyote hung around just long enough to be photographed.
This is the same general area where the coyote has most recently been seen. There have been reports of the coyote in the Magnolia neighborhood since the middle of November.
Thanks for the great pics Timothy and Jack.
