Wolves kill dogs in Yukon community; government warns residents about pets

Wolves have killed two dogs in a Yukon community, prompting the territory’s government to warn residents about letting their pets run free. Kris Gustafson of Environment Yukon says the first dog was killed Dec. 23 in a community south of Whitehorse and the second on Tuesday. He says the attacks can happen during any season but most often in the winter when food may be scarce. Gustafson says investigating officers found tracks indicating a group of three wolves was in the area — a relatively small pack...more