I am on a break...but I know so many here would like to know.
Nonnie and Susie were both killed by coyotes this past Sunday behind our house. We found Susie barely alive that day and had her suffering ended at the ER vet's...Nonnie could not be located tho we searched the greenbelt multiple times. I found her general location Monday using my nose and the patterns of the vultures. My dh went back to try and bury her but he could not get to her without making major adjustments on property we don't own...so we could not give her a proper burial.
However I have some closure, she is not out there alone and huddled and terrified anymore...and I am so sorry she was so frightened and hurt she could not let us know where she was Sunday.
They dug out using a tiny space between the pavers we laid just to stop this sort of thing. Ellie did not follow because she is so incredibly pregnant and could not fit. I have little doubt they were baited out, as that is Coyote's way. So many dogs in the neighborhood were frenzied that morning...looking back.
My pack of 4 was reduced to 2 in one fell swoop...one whallop by Nature. I am working on getting the empty lots behind us cleared out as per the law...SOON. I have no anger with the coyotes but they need to find someplace else to live. My dh found dig marks on the backside of the fence and that could have been Susie and Nonnie trying to get back in..OR Coyotes trying to get in...which terrifies me.
Cleo ran the fenceline and was very anxious for that day and the next....Ellie is quite lonely...but we are more settled now. We are moving forward...Ellie is due in the next 2 weeks and that will help us a little.
My kids were very upset...unfortunately there was no way to hide Susie's condition when we rushed to the ER vet tho they stayed in the car with my sister...my clothes were very messy and she was, in pain. They are getting over it, lots of talking and questions...and I am doing my best answering them.
As stated I am on a break...and was before this happened. But I wanted you all to know. You cared for them, too. I will take my leave...if anyone wants to get into contact I am on FB...Lisa (mrstjohnson) and Lani (Sera_J) can help you find me there.
Thanks all for reading, and caring.
Rest easy my ladies...
