Custom-built cages protecting pets from coyotes trending in Las Vegas Valley
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Whether they’re sleuthing along fences, or strolling on the sidewalk, coyote activity continues to be a growing concern for Las Vegas Valley residents.
In response to more coyote sightings in his neighborhood, one Henderson dog owner is exploring a new way to protect his pet in his backyard.
James Andrews said he’s lived in his Henderson home, near Horizon Drive and the I-11, for nearly 50 years.
“We bought this house, there was nothing up behind us,” he said “The more they build, the more they’ve come.”
After seeing something similar online, Andrews decided to invest in a custom-built cage to protect his 5-pound pup, Muffin.

A Henderson man installed a cage to fend against coyotes for his dog.
A doggy door allows her to move in and out of the house. At night, he locks the cage shut, so Muffin has a place to go, without being exposed.
“We sleep better at night knowing that she’s protected,” Andrews said.
Custom Customs Owner, Nick Baumert, who built the cage, said they’ve built dozens like it. He said the demand for the cages has increased over the last two years.
“We have seen an increase for, ‘How do we protect our dogs in our backyards while we’re away?’” Baumert said. “It just seems like there’s more and more coyote issues than I’ve ever seen.”
He said the bulk of their cage orders come from neighborhoods on the perimeter of the Las Vegas Valley, in newly developed areas.
They custom build each cage, depending on the pet, the needs of the owner, and where it’ll be located in the backyard.

Custom Customs Owner, Nick Baumert, who built the cage, said they’ve built dozens like it. He said the demand for the cages has increased over the last two years.
No matter where it’s going and what it looks like, Baumert said the goal is keeping coyotes out. To do this, they use sturdy materials and small holes in the cages’ grating.
“Coyotes are smart,” Baumert said. “We got to make sure we look at all the angles of how to protect the animal.”
A Nevada Department of Wildlife Spokesperson said coyotes are native to the Mojave Desert. People living in neighborhoods with coyote activity shouldn’t let their cats wander, or let their small dogs outside alone “from dusk till dawn.”