Surprise already has a coyote protection group

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OPINION — I read with great interest your article, Surprise woman wants Grand solution to coyote problem, about the coyote protection program. Actually, the founder of such a group is Kathy Schoener.

As far back as 2.5 years ago, she was instrumental in not only protecting them, but she also went so far as to medicate them using ground beef with the appropriate meds for diseases such as mange.

Kathy has followed small coyote groups who appeared to be in serious need of medical help, not just in our own community, but neighborhoods that are several miles away.

She is very dedicated to this cause and deserves some credit and recognition. I am quite impressed with her devotion to these animals.

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