Coexisting with Wildlife

Responsible Pet Ownership

  • Keep dogs on leash when hiking

    A dog in a harness walking on a leash beside its owner along a forest trail.

  • Keep cats indoors when possible

  • Consider using a "catio"

    A catio: a wooden-framed, screened enclosure built against a house, with a cat inside.

  • Keep pets away from known areas with nests or wild animals

  • Consider using a "cat bib"

    A long-haired black and white cat wearing a purple cat bib around its neck.