Jessica Simpson’s Dog Taken By Coyotes
In early July I posted about Ozzy Osbourne’s pup being attacked and killed by coyotes, now it’s happened to another celebrity. Jessica Simpson’s beloved dog Daisy was taken right in front of her eyes.
Some people criticized the Osbournes for leaving Little Bit alone in the backyard while watching the Michael Jackson tribute on television. During coyote season animal rescue and vets advise never leaving pets unattended outside. When you do let your dog out pay extra attention to what’s going on around you, be aware of your environment.
It doesn’t state specifically what happened when Simpson put her pup out but from the description one would assume it was not a fenced area. Perhaps having your dog on a leash when you take them out so they can’t wander could help prevent this type of tragedy. Even if you do have a fenced in area it’s still is not advisable to put your dog out without supervision, especially small dogs.
Simpson sent out a message via Twitter about the taking of her beloved pup and the horror of watching it happen. She has offered a reward for anyone who finds Daisy alive, although according to experts that is highly unlikely.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Jessica Simpson over the loss of Daisy.
* Pic courtesy examiner.com
I’m not a fan of Ms. Simpson’s, but my heart breaks for her and any animal guardian having to endure such terror. The coyote numbers in our urban area have grown expotentially and need to be reduced. They’ve also lost their fear and/or ’shyness’ of humans.
I would question the method of tying a dog outside, as the above article infers, for numerous reasons. Doing so would essentially provide the coyotewith a sitting target. Coyotes can scale fencing as high as 6 feet.
It’s a darn shame that our precious furmily members are preyed upon within the safety of their own homes.
RIP Daisy.
Hi Tucker,
I didn’t mention tying the dog out, you never want to leave the dog unattended. I will change the wording in the article to clarify.
If you don’t have a fenced yard I would think it would be a good idea if your dog was leashed while taking him out, you have a lot more control that way in case a coyote is around.
Plus, the dog is in your site and can’t wander behind a tree or somewhere you can’t see him.
Awww, perfect!!
Hugs!
my kitty cat was attacked by coyotes and to my surprise and horror tomcat survived .he is walking way differantly and does have alot pain in hind legs and back .come see tomcats page and if you like to see what can happen to your pets off leash or in yard alone i can show you.
just pawmail me for pics
if anyone knows how to get these to miss simpson let me know
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First off, it doesn’t make sense to let you dog off a leash and not stay right with them in and area known for coyotes, especially a small dog. Mine are 60 to 80 pounds each, and three of them, but if I lived where I knew there were coyotes and known for small dogs being taken, never would I let them out off a leash. And second, if she saw coyotes take the small dog, it is even dumb to offer a reward for finding it alive, she knows it is dead. Now offering one for the recovery of it’s body, maybe. I’m sorry to hear the sad story, but you have to be a responsible dog owner/parent. Protect that pet like you would a child if you had one.
This is such a horrible thing to happen to anyone. And to happen with her watching? You can bet if this happened to me, I would chase down that coyote and attack it! There are coyotes where I live (we hear them at night a few times a week behind our house), and I keep Jesse on a lead when he goes out, and is never alone because of this. Our condolences go to Jessica Simpson and Daisy =o( I hate coyotes.
I would think since Jessica Simpson says she witnessed the attack she was right there and the pup was not left alone in the yard. I feel so bad for her and her dog.
We live in Coyotee land..even though I am a big dog and my sister is medium size our yard is well enclosed…our mom turns on the lights goes out side and then lets us out…and stays with us.
A little dog like that should of had papers down to go. I’m sure she had some one to pick it up
Unfortunately, this is how our cat died a few years back – she was an indoor cat who got out. We live in coyote country as well. This is why I will never leave my three dogs outside alone, and, when I am with them outside… I am extremely cautious.
How horrifying it must have been for Jessica to witness her beloved Daisy getting snatched by a coyote! As much as I’d like to hope for the best here, chances are this did not have a good outcome. My thoughts are with Jessica! I am praying for a miracle for sweet Daisy.
The coyotes population needs to be regulated. Either with trapping and sterilization or controlled hunting. The natural balance is out of balance.
I feel so bad for Ms. Simpson.
Growing up in Colorado, I was familiar with coyotes, but always saw them as skittish and non-agressive to anything larger than a rabbit. But, I almost lost my dog who was outside in our fenced backyard. I turned for a moment to fill my coffee on a bright morning and when I looked up, my happy dog was at the back fence, happily wagging her tail at a 60 lb., well-fed coyote immediately on the other side.
I screamed, raced up the steps in the backyard and grabbed a handful of rocks to throw at the coyote when it casually sauntered away.
Over the course of that summer, my neighbors lost 10 cats and 9 small and medium dogs, despite the warnings. I don’t live in the wilderness, just the suburbs.
People need to be aware and need to protect their buddies. We still hear the pack calling at night and my dog is never in the yard unattended or off-leash except at the dog park.
RIP Daisy
Although its a sad situation and I feel awful, we have to remember that we as humans encroached on the coyote territory long ago and keep encroaching upon it. So its no wonder they are out there and since food is probably scarce, they will find a way to eat and survive, if they can. Unfortunately it then pits humans against coyotes and that shouldn’t be. But do you blame the coyote for what he is doing naturally-trying to survive? No, but we as pet parents just have to be more diligent with our pet’s safety, especially if we have small dogs in coyote territory. But its not fair to blame the coyote for doing what comes natural-surviving.
I feel for Jessica, and I’m sorry for the poor little dog! And to watch in happen in front of your eyes… yikes.
With respect to what someone posted before: “The coyotes population needs to be regulated. Either with trapping and sterilization or controlled hunting. The natural balance is out of balance” I have to disagree!!! What needs to be regulated, is the areas where developers and builders do their projects!! WE are the ones interefering with THEIR territory (I agree with you Kelli). Why should we have the right to trap or hunt another living creature, just because we can? I’d be horrified to have a coyote make my dog his prey, but we are the ones in their land. As with anything humans put our hands into with nature, spaying and neutering WOULD throw the populations off-balance. Just look at the grey wolf project in Yosemite (or is it another park..?) They were hunted and trapped so fiercely, that they are now reintroducing it…. Lets just leave the animals alone.
So-called animal lovers want coyotes exterminated? How sad. Pet owners need to be smart and stop being lazy. The solution is using your brain and being vigilant, not slaughtering coyotes who are only doing what God put them on this Earth to do.
I do worry about this type of deal where i live,but my little ones go out in a fenced pin. They are accompanied in pen by one boxer and on the outside by another!! The boxer’s love the little ones enough to give their lives for the little ones and i keep a rifle next to door for critter control,ie.bobcats,coyotes,wild dogs,and even bear,around here the boxers and I protect them with all our heart!!