Hi Susan,
I am trying to figure the actual questions that need to be answered.   I spoke to Linda the other day about the pair of red foxes.  We discussed the situation with cats as well as the seasonal behavior of the foxes. In our region, red fox kits are now at the age where they are starting to leave the den and forage nearby, so both parents have been very active and working very hard to keep them fed in the last few weeks.  They tend to be more visible during the day and also may hunt in a more opportunistic way (taking cats when available).  By mid-July, the kits will be around 80% of the adult height and will have their characteristic red coat.  At that time, fox sightings should be very common until september-ish.

Coyotes are also tending to their pups now, but they should be less visible in the neighborhood since they tend to be much more elusive than at other times of year.  As far as their predation on domestic cats, this should be a concern for local pet cats.  Unfortunately, cats are a highly desired food item for coyotes, and they will even take them when hunger is not a likely reason.  Honestly, cats are not safe in coyote habitat.  As far as the concern for small children, the only documented coyote attacks have been in geographical and seasonal situations much different from central Ohio.  There have been circumstances (in extreme extended winters) when coyotes have hunted as a pack and stalked children and adults running alone.  Those situations are rare and usually avoidable (like supervising children that are so small they can be carried off).

As far as sick and injured wild animals.  While Dr. Messer is a very good resource for public health concerns, any concerns about injured or sick wild animals should be directed to us (Ohio Wildlife Center) or the Ohio Division of Wildlife (1-800-WILDLIFE).

Hope this helps!
Lisa

Lisa Fosco, Director of Animal Care, Ohio Wildlife Center