LEAWOOD, Kan. -- Officials in a Johnson County city are taking action after coyotes attacked several dogs.

In the past few months, 11 pet owners have reported coyote attacks in Leawood.

Sherry Widman said she lost her West Highland terrier Molly. Widman hooked Molly up to her lead for a quick trip outside at about midnight but she was grabbed by a coyote and killed.

On Monday night, the Leawood City Council discussed a humane way to rid the city of the coyotes. Council members put off a vote about what to do on the issue until May 19.

In the meantime, city officials urge resident to stay with their small pets outside at all times.