According to a report from Sky-Hi News, a mountain lion killed a small dog in downtown Granby at about 8 PM on February 4. The attack took place off of Main Street, involving a dog that was in an enclosed deck with access to a doggy door.

Granby is located about 20 minutes away from Grand Lake, where multiple mountain lion attacks have occurred in recent weeks, resulting in the deaths of two mountain lions and at least one dog.

Mountain lion attacks on pets can be particularly common in areas where wildland is close to civilization. That being said, mountain lions will also follow prey into more urbanized areas.

The presence of mountain lions in residential spots was recently captured on camera in Colorado Springs, with three mountain lions seen together on home security cameras.

Pet owners should be extra cautious about letting their animal outside unsupervised when predators may be present. Even human presence is not a surefire means of protection, but it helps. Other mountain lion deterrents may include motion sensor lights and constant noises, such as a radio.

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