The City of The Colony has released information regarding the interaction between residents and urban wildlife in the community. The city notes that the local lake provides a habitat for wildlife, while the urban environment offers additional food sources such as garbage bins, gardens, and pet food. Additionally, residents occasionally feed these animals.
The city emphasizes that while spotting animals like ducks or raccoons may be exciting, they remain wild animals. To maintain safety for people, pets, and wildlife, the city outlines specific actions for residents to take. These include securing garbage bins and removing outdoor food sources. Residents are instructed not to feed or approach wild animals.
Furthermore, the city advises residents to be aware of their surroundings and to keep pets leashed when outdoors. If wildlife is encountered, residents are encouraged to be assertive and safely haze the animals. The city directs residents to The Colony Animal Services' online resources for further information on urban wildlife.
