Ansonia police and the town's animal control officer are reminding residents to make sure your pets have all the vaccinations needed to date after two coyotes attacked a dog on Wednesday, March 27.
"Due to the fact that many people let their pets outside the vaccinations should be up to date," a release from the Ansonia Police Department said. "Care should also be taken when letting the animals out of the house. If possible, the animals should be on a leash and attended to by the owner."
The Lojewska family on Park Place reported on March 26 that two coyotes chased and injured their 5-year-old male pitbull named Lexus the day before. The attack raises concerns about rabies due to the contact with wild animals, but officials said the dog was up-to-date on its rabies vaccinations.
Police warn residents not to approach wild animals they come across and to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885 if there are any issues with wild animals, particularly if they have made contact with pets or people.