Wed Sep 25 06:55:22 UTC 2024: ## Brittany Furlan Rescues Dog From Coyote Attack in Dramatic Backyard Encounter
**Woodland Hills, CA** – Brittany Furlan, actress and comedian, and wife of Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, bravely rescued their miniature dachshund, Neena, from a coyote attack in their backyard. The harrowing incident was captured on the couple’s Ring security camera and shared by Furlan on Instagram Tuesday.
The video shows the coyote charging at their two dogs in the backyard and grabbing Neena by the pool. Furlan is seen sprinting after the animal, shouting “a coyote grabbed Neena!” as she returns to the frame. Lee is also shown outside.
Furlan described how she climbed a wall and managed to retrieve Neena from the coyote’s mouth. She attributed her success to Neena’s “fatness,” which prevented the coyote from scaling the wall with her. Furlan expressed gratitude that Neena is safe and unharmed, and revealed that their other dog was untouched.
The incident has prompted a warning from Furlan to pet owners, urging them to be vigilant about coyote encounters and keep their animals safe. This incident comes months after a similar attack in Los Angeles where a coyote entered a home and bit a man and his chihuahua.
Experts advise pet owners to never leave dogs unsupervised outside, especially in areas with known coyote activity. They recommend immediately picking up small pets if a coyote is spotted, as they can easily jump fences. Experts also advise against leaving food and water outdoors.
Despite the scary encounter, Furlan posted an update showing Neena enjoying treats dropped off by their kind neighbors.
The incident serves as a reminder that while coyotes are native to California, they can be found in urban areas and pose a threat to pets. Pet owners are encouraged to take necessary precautions to ensure their animals’ safety.
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