I have Coyote problems help!!!!?

okay anyways i was puting up Christmas lights outside and i saw a coyote attack and kill a kitten it really scared me to death to where i was shaking, but thats not what i am mostly worried about, im worried about my 3 dogs getting attacked!!! i told the animal shelter and they said they have been getting lots of call about Coyotes in our area, oh ya our naibours cat is missing too, any suggetions or anything what do i do???? i cant just leave my dogs inside they have to use the bathroom so idk?!?!?!