ATTACHMENT B
APPENDIX B: COYOTE BEHAVIOR CLASSIFICATION AND RECOMMENDED RESPONSE
COYOTE BEHAVIORTYPE OF
INTERACTION
THREAT
LEVELWHO TO CONTACT
Coyote is heard vocalizing, coyote tracks or
scat are observedObservationGreenCitizen Service Center Coyote is seen moving or resting in an area | SightingGreen I Citizen Service Center Coyote stalks (approaches or follows) a
person that is with a petEncounterGreenPasadena Humane Society Coyote is seen moving or resting in a
sensitive location such as a playground or
school
SightingYellowPasadena Humane Society
Coyote appears sick or injuredSightingYellowPasadena Humane Society Coyote stalks (approaches or follows) a
person that is without pet
EncounterYellowPasadena Humane Society
Coyote enters a yard without pets or people
Coyote enters a yard with pets; no injury
occurs
SightingYellowCitizen Service Center
EncounterYellowCitizen Service Center
Coyote enters yard and injures or kills pet; no
people presentPet AttackYellowPasadena Humane Society
Coyote injures or kills unattended petPet AttackYellow | Pasadena Humane Society Coyote enters yard or dwelling with people
presentEncounterOrangePasadena Humane Society
Coyote injures or kills attended petPet AttackOrange | Pasadena Humane Society Coyote exhibits threatening or aggressive
behavior (approaches and growls, bares
teeth, nips without contact, lunges)
EncounterOrangePasadena Humane Society
Coyote bites or injures a personAttackRedPasadena Police Department Pasadena Humane Society
REPORTING
Citizen Service Center
Monitoring and data collection are critical components of an effective Urban Wildlife Management Plan, and the City of Pasadena Citizen Service Center (CSC) records and tracks coyote sightings and encounters.
The website, downloadable application, and call center are designed to provide users access to submit complaints and concerns 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Information can be submitted using the online reporting system https://www.citvofoasadena.net/citizen-service-center/submit-a-request/ or by calling (626) 744-7311.
Pasadena Humane Society
The Pasadena Humane Society (PHS) will respond to attacks and aggressive habituated coyote behavior.
Contact PHS at (626) 792-7151.
Pasadena Police Department
In the event of an emergency call 9-1-1.