Bonita Springs, Fla - For the second time this week, Southwest Florida dog owners say a coyote came after their pet. Now, they're trying to keep others from going through the same thing they did.

"I'm very amazed. Cause we looked and there were no puncture wounds," said dog owner, Carol Lutgen.

You may not to be able to tell, but just Thursday, 13-year-old Coco had a very close call while out on a walk.

"Just as I was turning to go back I heard this large thumping. Almost like a horse running down the street and Coco started yelping," said Mike Lutgen.

Lutgen says a coyote had grabbed his dog.

And the animal would not let go, so Lutgen locked the leash and wouldn't let go either.

"It was a matter of seconds and it was happening. It as just right there in front of me going on and I had to do something," said Lutgen.

He says the coyote finally gave up and took off, but now he warns others - be aware.

"It will and can happen anywhere. No matter how you think your neighborhood is safe," said Lutgen.

Officials with Florida Fish and Wildlife say this is the time when coyotes have pups, so as they search for food, there's a greater chance people may run into them.

Wildlife officials say there are things you can do to try to keep this from happening to you. if you plan on walking your pet at night, don't walk it by any heavily wooded areas, and if you do, keep something like a stick handy for protection.

The Lutgens know that Coco was very lucky.

"She was fine. I think we took it worse than she did," said Carol.

Wildlife officials also say that people should never leave food or garbage around, anything that could attract a coyote. But they add more often than not, coyotes will actually run from people.