This fox was last seen being chased by an angry dog.

There has been a number of sightings and complaints by area residents in regards to foxes, coyotes and other wild animals running through the neighbourhood at all hours.

This fox was seen on May 21 being chased by a dog along an Alderwood street. Residents watched as the animal crossed Brown’s Line and was heading west to nearby parklands.

“This is crazy,” one resident said. “This fox was fearless.”

City workers point to a family of high-profile foxes living under the Boardwalk near Cherry Beach. The family had garnered so much social media attention that barriers had to be erected near their nest to keep people away.

City of Toronto officials say there were more than 1,250 sightings of coyotes last year.

Toronto Wildlife Centre (TWC) workers the wild animals usually hang out near ravine systems, large grassy fields, and “large parks where small mammals — a main staple in their diet — are plentiful.”

A coyote trotting up and down a residential street is an unusual occurrence, which has been increasing in frequency to the point where some residents are posting signs around dog parks to warn pet owners of potential coyote attacks.

The City will not remove coyotes, in accordance with Ontario’s Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, but Toronto Animal Services may take sick or injured coyotes to a wildlife rehabilitation facility where they can recover before going back to where they were first captured.

“Coyotes may approach pets that are not supervised, especially cats and small dogs. It is always a good idea to keep an eye on your pet while they are outside,” warns the city.

They are also reminding residents to never feed a coyote or any wild animal, since it is detrimental to the community and the animals themselves.”