Keeping Pets Safe Near Wildlife

Although it is fairly rare, pets can sometimes look like prey to predators, especially if pets are roaming free where predators hunt for food. Whether at night or during daytime hours, all pets should be under control — preferably leashed, kenneled or kept indoors. Pets that are outside a secure location at night, or not accompanied by humans, may appear more like prey.

How to Protect Your Pets
To help prevent unwanted pet-wildlife conflicts, it’s best to take preventative measures to protect your pets.

• Alw​ays supervise your pet when outside, especially at dawn or dusk.
• Don't feed pets outside or leave pet food outside.
• Neve​r leave cats or dogs unattended outside after dark.
• If you must leave your pet outside, secure it in a fully enclosed kennel.​
• Keep your dog in a fenced yard — but be aware a fence alone may not prevent wildlife from visiting.
• Keep your pets up to date on vaccinations.

​Learn more at https://cpw.state.co.us/protecting-pets-wildlife