Trapped Coyote Rescued in San Fransisco

A family in San Francisco’s Cole Valley had an unexpected visitor when a young coyote took shelter in their backyard for several days. Anthony Williams and Francesca Pomeroy, longtime residents, first noticed something was wrong when they saw their aloe plants in disarray. Initially suspecting human vandalism, they later discovered their garden hose was also shredded, leading them to realize an animal was responsible.

It wasn’t until Pomeroy spotted the coyote’s tail one day that they realized what had caused the damage. The coyote had dug under the fence into their neighbor’s yard, using the construction site as a temporary den while snatching food from the couple’s garden. Despite hoping the animal would leave on its own, the coyote remained, prompting the family to call San Francisco Animal Care and Control (SFACC).

SFACC officers arrived and found the young male coyote hiding in a wall. They safely captured it using a blanket and relocated it to Mount Sutro, where the animal eagerly returned to the wild. According to SFACC, it’s common for young coyotes to wander into unfamiliar areas during dispersal season, and their officers frequently rescue them from unusual situations.

San Francisco is home to about 100 coyotes, and while they are generally shy, they help control the city’s rodent population. Residents are reminded to remove attractants like pet food and unsecured trash to prevent wildlife from staying too long in their yards.

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