Pets are Part of the Family
Wildlife exists throughout Broomfield, even in residential neighborhoods. Unattended pets can be seen as prey or "fair game." Those coyotes, foxes, owls, hawks, and eagles don't discern between a cute, cuddly pet...and prey!
To avoid conflicts between wildlife and pets, here are some pointers:
- Keep cats indoors.
- Always supervise your pet outside. Do not leave your pet unattended in your yard.
- Keep dogs on leash.
- Avoid known or potential den sites and areas of thick vegetation.
- Do not allow dogs to "play" with coyotes or foxes.
- Do not leave pet food and water bowls outside.
Please be reminded that the Broomfield Municipal Code includes this language regarding pets off leash:
Broomfield Municipal Code - 6-12-010 Running at large prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person owning or having charge of any animal, except an ordinary domesticated house cat and except for dogs used by the city for public health or public safety purposes, to permit the animal to run at large within the city. (233 Art. V §1, 1975; Ord. 993 §3, 1993; Ord. 1696 §1, 2002).
