The City of New Westminster would like residents to be aware that coyotes have been seen throughout the city and in our parks. Coyotes primarily eat whatever is available (e.g. mice, rats, squirrels, rabbits and garbage" and are generally not dangerous -- though they have been known to attack small pets and approach people for food.

Please read and share these tips:

If a coyote approaches you,
• be as big, mean, and loud as possible;
• shout with a loud, aggressive voice, stamp your feet and wave your arms;
• move towards an area of activity, but do not run or turn your back;
• pick up small pets or children and carry them.
Protect yourself and your pets by:
• never feeding coyotes;
• never leaving small children unattended;
• not allowing dogs to interact with coyotes;
• using extra caution from dusk through dawn or when in heavily wooded areas;
• keeping all pets on a leash and under direct control at all times.

Report a coyote if it acts aggressively towards humans or is injured to the Ministry of Environment (Emergency Coordination Centre) at 1-800-663-9453.