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Suburban Coyotes:
Attacks On The Rise

By Marie Stephens

As I pulled into my neighborhood along the Carefree/Scottsdale border on a recent summer night, I couldn’t help but admire the gorgeous evening sky and serene desert surroundings. Little did I know that my lovely evening would soon turn into a nightmare.

While unloading my car, I unwisely left my garage door open…something I usually close upon arrival. Our two terriers, long known for being escape artists, slipped out of the garage and into the desert night just next to the house. As I called after them, a blood curdling cry rang out – along with the howls of several coyote. Picking up speed, I now ran into the desert blackness toward all the commotion. Out of the darkness came one puppy running to the house. The smaller dog did not. I could hear his cries and my stomach lurched – knowing he was being attacked. I stumbled blindly into the desert –even with the very bright moon it was difficult to see in the darkness. I continued into the direction of the pack noise and must have scared them away because seconds later, I could make out a small shadow slowly inching towards me. As I ran to pick up my puppy, I could only hope it was not too late. Gathering him in my arms, he felt soaking wet and as I headed for the garage, I could see that he was covered in blood.

Grabbing a towel, I wrapped him and carried him into the car, praying he would make it.

He had several open wounds and his throat injury seemed the worst, with blood pouring out from it. After driving for what seemed like hours, I arrived at the 24-hour emergency animal hospital in Scottsdale. My husband had called ahead and they were waiting outside, immediately taking him from my lap where he lay. I entered the waiting room, and anxiously paced back and forth, still in shock over what had just happened. After a few minutes, the vet came out to meet me with the news.

“It’s a close call,” she says. “He’s one of the lucky one – he should survive. Most dogs and cats we see attacked by coyotes will die.”

She adds that they’re seeing more and more attacks all the time, thanks to suburban sprawl and a growth in numbers of both people and animals. She also warns me that the coyotes could be back now that they know small animals reside in our home. I tell her that what still surprises me is how quickly it happened. She adds that it can happen even when a pet owner is in the area.
“We had a dog owner here last week whose dog was attacked while he was standing in his own back yard. The coyote scaled a six foot fence and picked up his small dog in a matter of seconds.”

Coyotes will eat pet food and knock over garbage cans, or may walk along the tops of walls around homes in search of unattended dogs and cats to eat.

“They are scavengers as well as hunters, and they are very smart,” says Game and Fish spokesperson Lorna Bernard. “When they learn that people aren’t a danger to them, they become very brazen.”

To discourage a coyote, immediately:

• Make loud noises
• Shout and bang pots and pans or rattle empty soda cans with pebbles in it
• Wave your hands or objects like sticks and brooms
• Throw small stones or cans
• Spray the coyote with a hose
• Don’t turn away or run because the animal may view it as an opportunity to chase
• Keep eye contact

Wildlife officials also recommend you:

• Remove anything outside your home that may be attracting coyotes. This includes garbage, pet food and water sources.
• Encourage your neighbors not to feed coyotes or leave anything out that might attract the animals.
• Feed your pets inside, and never leave them unattended, especially at dusk and dawn when coyotes are most active.
• Put out trash containers on the morning of pickup, not the night before.
  
  
  

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New Scottsdale Quarter:
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The first phase of the new and unique Scottsdale Quarter recently opened quietly in the heart of North Scottsdale, on the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Greenway/Hayden Loop. Situated on a 28-acre property, the 1.2 million-square-foot open-air lifestyle center will open in three phases over the next several years, bringing a lot of first-to-Arizona market retailers and distinguishing themselves from other Valley developments.

“Scottsdale Quarter’s primary trade area demographics fall within a 10-15 radius of the center,” says Richard Hunt, general manager of Scottsdale Quarter. “However, our secondary trade area is much larger because of the draw for the first-to-Arizona retailers and restaurants. We anticipate that guests will be traveling from the East Valley to shop at such stores as H&M, Williams-Sonoma Home and west elm.”

With the economic changes that have occurred since the project kicked off a few years ago, Hunt says adjustments have been made with the timeline.
“We would have loved to have opened all of Phase I at one time; however, we are excited about what we are accomplishing during these volatile times and more importantly, the foundation we are laying for future years. While we cannot speak to each retailer’s plan, we do support these changes if a delayed opening means a greater chance for long term success.”

Glimcher Realty Trust is developing Phase I and Phase II of Scottsdale Quarter. Both phases include retail, restaurants, entertainment and Class A office space. Phase II is on schedule to be complete in the fall of 2010. A third party is developing Phase III of the project, which is currently slated for retail, residential and a boutique hotel.

Scottsdale officials see the new shopping center as an economic hub surrounded by Kierland Commons, Scottsdale Airpark, Northeast Phoenix and North Scottsdale.

“Scottsdale Quarter will distinguish itself from the competition by its emphasis on entertainment, such as lounges, clubs, dining and a dinner theatre,” adds Hunt.

“The hope is our guests will extend their stay longer with more things to do.”
For the latest information, visit scottsdalequarter.com.

 

Tenants now open:

• Brio Tuscan Grille (upscale Italian and wood-fire cuisine)
  west elm (contemporary furnishings)
• Williams-Sonoma Home (high quality, stylish home furnishings)
• Apple Store (Apple products, hands-on workshops)

 

Signed tenants include several restaurants:

• Parc Central (boutique dining and lounge)
• Momenti Café (Italian-inspired coffee, sandwiches, desserts, art, live music)
• StingRay Sushi (upscale sushi bar and restaurant)
• Santorini Mediterranean Cuisine (modern Mediterranean cuisine unique to region)
• Prime Bar (upscale martini bar and restaurant)
• True Food Kitchen (healthful, natural cuisine)
• Bing Crosby’s Restaurant (golf and Hollywood-themed restaurant and piano lounge)