Early morning sightings of coyotes in Sunnyside. Coyotes are shy by nature, and prefer to have as little interaction with humans as possible. It’s important to be aware of your surroundings. If you encounter a coyote, leash and/or pick up your pets, appear confident, and alert the animal to move away by appearing larger and making loud noises. Safest to leave the situation and avoid further encounter.

If you see a coyote behaving aggressively (exhibiting unusual behavior, like approaching a vehicle or person with little to no fear), contact the city’s animal care and control team. , report it to SF Animal Care and Control at 415-554-9400 or online at ACC@sfgov.org.