Police in Port Moody have issued a public warning after a cougar walked into a residential neighbourhood and tried to carry away a dog.
A resident said he was walking his dog Monday morning the area of Chevalier Court and Flavelle Drive when a cougar grabbed his pet and tried to carry it away.
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Police say the dog’s owner reported yelling at the cougar before it dropped the animal.
The dog has since had surgery and is expected to fully recover.
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Police have posted signs in the area that say anyone who encounters a cougar should make themselves as large as possible, make loud noises, immediately pick up small children and pets, never turn their back and allow a clear exit for the cat to leave.
– With files from The Canadian Press
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