Coyote sightings on the rise: How to keep keep your pets safe and make your home less attractive

Coyote sightings are on the rise in parts of central Indiana and officials are warning people to be cautious and keep an eye on their smaller pets.  According to the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources coyotes are native to Indiana and were a rare sight until the early 1970s when urban development began to expand into more forestry areas. Today, coyotes can be found throughout the state and are a common sight in urban areas as suburbs grow and their habitats continue to shrink.