"He was confused over the difference between a Golden Retriever and a coyote" I like it. I knew of an old hunter from Utah that was suffering dementia of sorts and his family was REALLY concerned about him. His wife had their sons remove all his guns from the house cause he knew since it was fall it was time to get his yearly venison. Later that week his terrified wife called one of her sons and asked him to come over quick and help. He found his father sitting on the front porch proclaiming victory of his sucessful hunt. There in his front yard was his trophy. The neighbors cat pinned to the lawn by an arrow. Ooops. Sounds like your neighors should plant their own apple orchard and maybe a salt lick or two for good wildlife viewing opportunites. Where'd you say you live? Mason County?