Pleasanton police advise pet owners to keep animals indoors after recent coyote sightings

Pleasanton police say they have seen increased coyote activity in Pleasanton in recent months, resulting in multiple reports of deceased cats.

Police said the incidents typically occur during the evening and early morning hours. They said coyotes, like other predators in the area, pose a risk to pets, and they urged pet parents to be vigilant by keeping their pets indoors overnight.