BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- Broomfield police have been informed of the death of a German shepherd that may have been killed by a coyote.

Police were called Tuesday morning by a homeowner in the 14600 block of Irving Street.

The homeowner said the dog was left outside Sunday night and was discovered dead in the back yard on Monday morning.

The dog's owner said that the dog had injuries to the neck area and that several coyotes were noticed previously in the area.

The incident was reported to the Colorado Division of Wildlife.

Homeowners are reminded that the following tips will help you avoid conflicts with wildlife:

Always supervise your pet when outside, especially at dawn and dusk;

Never leave cats or dogs outside after dark;

If you must leave your pet outside, secure it in a fully enclosed kennel;

Never allow your pets to “play” with a coyote or other wildlife;

Pick up small pets if confronted by a coyote;

Keep pets on a 6-foot leash when walking;

Remove attractants from your yard, including pet food, water sources, bird feeders, and fallen fruit ;

Secure trash in a container with a locking lid and put the trash out on the morning of the scheduled pick-up;

Never feed coyotes;

If you meet a coyote, make it fell unwelcome by yelling, throwing rocks and sticks at it, spraying it with a hose or a vinegar-filled water gun, or banging pots and pans.