Overview
- Police say a coyote likely grabbed a small dog from a yard on Burning Hallow Road on Wednesday after the owner heard coyotes on home video, and the pet remains missing.
- Tyco Animal Control and the Saddle River Police Department are investigating the report and have issued a local wildlife safety alert.
- Coyote mating season runs from January through March, a period when males can become more aggressive, according to authorities.
- Residents are urged to leash pets, avoid leaving children or animals outside unattended, and carry hazing tools such as an air horn, whistle, or stick.
- Recent Bergen County cases include multiple bites and at least one coyote that tested positive for rabies, prompting heightened public‑health caution.