An experiment using lithium chloride to prevent coyote attacks on pets in the city could start soon, now that volunteers have stepped forward.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has agreed to help, city officials announced this week. The experiment had been delayed due to a lack of volunteers.
At this week's council meeting, Councilman Barry L. Denes called for action on the ongoing coyote problem, citing recent encounters with coyotes in his backyard and a near attack on his miniature dachshund.
"You have to something to protect yourself. . . ." Denes said. "We need to do something to help the city."
