Reports of "assertive" or "aggressive" coyotes in Grimsby have residents worried.
Resident Shauna Smith told the paper she and her fiancée felt stalked when a coyote appeared and showed no fear of the couple, getting within a few feet of them.
However, Lincoln County Humane Society Executive Director Kevin Strooband believes it's only one coyote in Grimsby; a mother protecting her babies.
Strooband says he's working with the town to come up with a plan to protect the coyote, as well as protect the public.
His advice is to avoid the area until the mother eventually leaves with her young.
Contrary to popular belief, Strooband says the coyote population in Niagara is not booming.
Coyotes are being driven out by development, and don't generally co-exist with people very well.
He says coyotes are not likely to go after people, as they're more afraid of us than we are of them.
But they are looking for food so he suggests keeping your kids, cats, and small dogs indoors.
To hear the full interview with Kevin Strooband, click here.
Anyone looking for more information on coyote sightings can visit coyotewatchcanada.com