LITTLETON - The Colorado Division of Wildlife says coyotes are thriving in our urban backyards, resulting in an increase of attacks on our pets.

In one week, the Colorado Veterinary specialists in Littleton treated five dogs after coyotes attacked them in their own backyards.

Dr. Beth Lewis introduced 9NEWS to the lone survivor.

“This is George, he’s a little Dachshund that lives in the Littleton area,” she said.

George’s owner, Colleen Stein, rushed her 10-year-old Dachshund to the hospital on Monday after a coyote grabbed him by the neck in the backyard of their Littleton home.

“I was able to run out and scare the coyote and scoop up George and bring him here,” said Stein.

Like the other dogs brought into Colorado Veterinary Specialists, George sustained injuries

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Littleton Public Schools, which will close two elementary schools at the end of this year, faces tough economic times for years to come, officials said Friday.

The board of education voted Friday morning to close Ames and Whitman elementary schools and serve the students at other schools.

The decision angered parents, some of whom are considering a lawsuit.

“We’re an aging community,” said Superintendent Scott Murphy.

Enrollment is declining because residents are staying in their homes past their childbearing years, officials said, adding the district has only small pockets of developable land.

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