Creator

A short note about who built Yip and Howl and why.

Eduardo Polanco

Systems & Automation Engineer | Animal Care Background

I started my career in veterinary medicine and as a Kennel Manager, working directly with pets and their families. I eventually pivoted into computer science and systems automation, and Yip and Howl sits at that intersection: a safety-first community tool built with clean logic, privacy, and real-world usability in mind.

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Why I built this

To give neighbors a structured, accurate way to report coyote activity instead of relying on scattered rumors.
To help reunite owners with lost pets, reflecting my personal dedication to animal welfare and pet safety.
To provide a professional tool with real moderation, privacy controls, and clear safety guidance for our community.

Support the Project

Maintaining Yip and Howl is a full-time commitment and a true labor of love. I personally manage every facet of this project, from the underlying architecture and codebase to the daily community moderation and safety controls. Realistically, keeping it all running smoothly is a task that typically requires an entire development team, and I am dedicated to being that sole resource for our neighborhood.

Your support helps me "keep the lights on" by covering the direct costs of high-performance servers and the mapping technologies that power our live reporting.

A special thank you to my family and friends for the support. I appreciate your patience as I poured my heart into this project. Whether it is the cost of a coffee or anything else, I truly appreciate you being part of this journey with me. Thank you!

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