CoyoteVest is a family-owned California company founded in 2015 by Paul and Pamela Mott and Nicole Mellom after the Motts lost their dog Buffy in a coyote attack. The brand grew from that experience into a focused system of protective pet gear.

The collection includes vests, harnesses, collars, cold-weather gear, cat-specific armor, and modular deterrent accessories intended to slow or disrupt surprise attacks involving coyotes, aggressive dogs, or birds of prey.

Choose by the pet's measurements, fit, environment, and likely threat; different models cover different areas and use different closures and accessories. No wearable product makes a pet attack-proof. Proper assembly, gradual acclimation, routine inspection, close supervision, leash control, and awareness of local predators remain essential.

We like CoyoteVest because it addresses a frightening problem with a purpose-built system instead of vague “outdoor protection.” The original CoyoteVest, SpikeVest, HawkVest, collars, harnesses, and compatible accessories focus on vulnerable areas and the ways a surprise attack may unfold.

That modularity supports more deliberate selection. Depending on the model, features may include stab-resistant or ballistic materials, Kevlar® reinforcement, removable plastic spikes, reflective details, belly or throat coverage, and deterrent accessories for aerial or ground threats.

It belongs at AlternaPets because pet parents can choose protection for a specific situation rather than buy a one-size-fits-all promise. The gear is a defensive layer that may buy reaction time, not a substitute for attentive handling.