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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