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Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Police and animal control in Fairfield County are warning residents to be on the lookout for wild animals in parks and woods after a dog walker was approached by a coyote. The incident took place in New Canaan around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Jeniam Meadow at Waveny Park. According to New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, a woman was walking her dog when she noticed a coyote following them about two feet behind. The woman, who knew you need to be "large and loud" when confronted by wild animals, made loud noises to try and scare the coyote away, Halm said. When that di…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Cat Who Scratched New Canaan Resident Under Quarantine Until Owner Is Located Cat Who Scratched New Canaan Resident Under Quarantine Until Owner Is Located
Cat Who Scratched New Canaan Resident Under Quarantine Until Owner Is Located Police in New Canaan are attempting to locate the owner of a cat that is now under quarantine after accidentally scratching a Fairfield County resident. Animal Control officers in New Canaan issued an alert on Monday, Aug. 10, after they found a cat in the Husted Lane area who scratched an area resident on Friday, Aug. 7. The cat (pictured above) is currently under quarantine and will remain so until its owner is located. Police described the cat as a female domestic short-hair tai-color tabby with a distinct black collar with skulls and crossbones on it. Anyone who recognizes the cat or …

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by Zak Failla