I don't think there is anywhere that is safe from animals that pack up for survival. We have it here with dogs. Coyotes and other varmints are predictable in my opinion, but a domestic animal gone wild is a good target ... period!
I have an understanding with the local sheriff of don't ask don't tell. I enjoy that status, and I have a select few neighbors that are aware of it, because we work with them in one way or another with their livestock. However, I have learned that the sheriff and a couple of his deputies have given my name out to others in the area as the "go to guy" if they have an issue. Kinda nice having that status with the local LE, but comes with a strange feeling. Had a really strange feeling after a conversation with a few LE at work the other day that I'm not sure how I am going to handle, but that is something not for a forum.
Amazing how broad self protection goes in this day and age. Years ago this type of story would have been the main reason for needing a gun in every home, and today it is almost a novelty as compared to protecting against bad guys and other nations. We need to guard against tunnel vision in both our training and awareness, and in the fight to retain our Rights!