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In reply to the discussion: Debating adopting a kitten [View all]

I_UndergroundPanther

(13,369 posts)
5. Wish I could have a bobcat
Mon Jun 14, 2021, 12:28 AM
Jun 2021

I used to work with bobcats at a wildlife park. Volunteer.

I has big cat skills too.

A young bobcat I was working with from kittenhood ,when this happened his age was equivalent to a human teenager . He was a hoot. I was waiting for my turn to do the bobcat demo for a group of kids.

However he was a bored kitty trying to get at the hissing cockroaches. Than he started knocking stuff off the desk like a housecat. I had to distract him before he trashed the office compleately and keep him calm and in a good mood.I ended up putting him on the xerox machine and copied his paws.

He was fascinated by the light when it dissapeared.

That kept him busy. He was cool and I gave the show . I handed out the paw xeroxes to the kids.

But yeah I was in love with a bobcat.

When he got to full adult he moved to a bobcat habitat away from here. After I said my goodbyes I cried my eyes out. Because I wouldn't be able to love on him like I did.

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Debating adopting a kitten [View all] I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 OP
Isnt spay/neuter included as part of the shelter fee? IcyPeas Jun 2021 #1
It will take about 6 months to save the money I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #6
Moar kittehs!!! Blue Owl Jun 2021 #2
This couple has 5 kittens...probably FREE! ret5hd Jun 2021 #3
Wish I could have a bobcat I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #5
Awwwwwww! Do it! calimary Jun 2021 #4
Do you think a rescue would let you foster first? Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #7
Good idea I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #8
Right. Well, whatever you decide to do, good luck. Laffy Kat Jun 2021 #9
Yes, look into local rescues spinbaby Jun 2021 #14
A lot of people returned cats and dogs when things opened up More_Cowbell Jun 2021 #10
I understand that far fewer pets were returned than first feared. PoindexterOglethorpe Jun 2021 #12
adopt a pet MFM008 Jun 2021 #11
I recently adopted two little girl kittens ailsagirl Jun 2021 #13
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