I fed a feral cat and her kittens at work after she gave birth in a large storage room next to my machine shop. The little ones were fine but mama would never stop hissing and spitting at me even when eating the food I gave her. Totally wild animal. Zero chance of taming. But one of the kittens bonded to me and ended up coming home with me after the mother left with the kittens for good one morning and this one refused to go with them. She was still in the room by herself at the end of the workday, waiting for me. TOBI was with me for 17 years until she passed of old age. Best cat I ever had, faithful as a dog.
Yeah... Even the most spicy feral cat can eventually be tamed though. I've seen it happen. Sometimes they live their entire kitty lives and then suddenly decide to become friendly when they're very old. I've had this happen.
Bobcats are a bit different, lol. Any non domestic animal should be left to be wild in their own habitat, but my grandmother has taken care of stray cats and kittens for years. Just yesterday I helped her bring one to the vet and he was honestly the chillest cat I’ve ever seen. Didn’t meow or growl at the vet once and was completely quiet the ride over. She found him after he was attacked by a dog. He had almost no fur due to a severe skin allergy, but ever since she started taking care of him he’s been really healthy.
@@brookeb4563I have too. Even tamed a few ferals. But this one was so wild that it must have had a hard life. Never lived around humans as far as I could tell. No chance of taming her.
@@AirDOGGe yeah, there's a certain point even a domestic animal like a house cat just can't be tamed. Especially if it had little to no exposure to people as a baby when it's most impressionable.
Yeah I would have adopted those. It would destroy any tresspassers or robbers. Also 95% of dogs would get mangled in a fight as well.. such good protection from the world
Stray cats come to my place always, it seems.They know a cat daddy when they smell him. I have a feral black cat I've been feeding for over two years now. He knows I'm his father, yet he still won't let me touch him. It's funny. He sniffs my toes and then runs. But comes right back. He's even taken a step or two over the threshold.
@@fryingpanhead8809 I'm from the Caribbean, so I always assume a bobcat was like a different type of house cat. I see videos on RU-vid with people having bobcat pets. Didn't realize they were wild until this video.
@@paradisesunprincess a bobcat is a smallish wild cat. You can make a pet out of any cat, but they are wild predators with strong bites and incredibly fast reflexes. I had a Russian Blue housecat bite me hard five times before I could shake him off. Sank his teeth all the way in. I had no idea a housecat could bite that hard.
@Tamika Moseley I seriously doubt it because they don't own wildlife. Plus they could state in Court that they asked every facility and organization they could think of for help
@Tamika Moseley The couple aren't feeding them. The momma bobcat is probably a good hunter feeding on neighborhood squirrels, wild birds and an occasional chihuahua
When I was a kid an old fellow up on the hill had a lynx move into his cellar walkway. It was surrounded by rabbit bones and bits of fur. I asked the old guy why he didn't get rid of it. He said we don't bother each other none and we stick to our own doin's.
I know, look at those _"kittens"_ , so cute. But then when the mother bobcat starts to hunt to feed her babies, it's kind of dangerous to cats and dogs around the area. And when the _"kittens"_ all grow up, they will attract more bobcats to that area. 😛😱 Btw, it's 2 year video. I wonder how the bobcat community over there doing right now 😁
Momma knows she’s got her babies in a safe space until their old enough to move on to the big (cruel) world. I’m so happy the couple is kind to them all. 🌸
@Railfanning Points 2.0 Didn’t that reporter say that the mother moved there because of the heavy rain ? Taking refugee And why are you being a dickhead ?
@Ex Atheist Usually people who refer to animals as "just wild animals" have no understanding or respect for life in general, so that is why he thinks he can treat others any way he likes. Anyone who has ever had actual experience with animals, wild or not, knows that they have personalities and some form of reasoning. That guy on the other hand just wants to think that he is superior over everyone else.
My parents lived on the edge of the desert and their neighbor had the same situation, except he would pet the momma cat. He was smart enough not to mess with the kittens. The momma would come and go for years. They never feed them but they would leave a bowl of water.
Yes, the bobcat kitties are cute as heck, but I honestly think this sweet couple are even cuter! Lol They seem soooo sweet and like really nice folks. Awww. ❤
@@tonyprice2256 why does the government have to do anything about it? The cats don't belong to the government, they're wild animals. The home doesn't belong to the government, it's private property.
@@ronfroehlich4697 Animal control is supposed to safely relocate wild animals away from residential areas. That is their job, but they refused to do it. A few years back i called animal control in my town because there was a big male raccoon hanging out in my backyard. I thought they would come, trap him and bring him out to the woods, but they never showed up. I was worried because we have a couple of cats. Anyway, one of our cats finally did evict him. An 11 pound all white female named Courtney. She is not much of a hunter, and usually leaves the smaller animals alone. She is very territorial and more likely to be aggressive with larger animals like dogs, fox and raccoon. Well she did claw this raccoon in the nose and chased him out of the yard. He never came back. But i am still angry with the local police department and animal control who don't always do what they are paid by my tax dollars to do. End of rant. Have a good evening sir.
@@tonyprice2256 Your cat, Courtney, is just more evidence that the government is dumb and we don't need it. Give Courtney a scratch behind the ears for me if she's still around.
@@ronfroehlich4697 I agree with you 100%! We would be better off with no government as far as i am concerned. Less government is better than more. That is for sure! And it is not just animal control. They are all useless. None of them do what they have been paid by the taxpayers to do! And none of them in CONgress represent the taxpayers! If it were up to me, they would all be gone! And yeah, both my girls, Courtney and Cali are alive, well and very happy! My best to you and yours sir!
I've got a whole family of bobcats living on my land in South Carolina and it's common enough to be sitting in the front yard when they show theirselves. I'm not afraid to go outside and if they come close I just look at them and talk and let him know I see him and they watch me with all the curiosity that a cat of any kind possesses. Before the bobcats came I had a problem with venomous snakes rattlesnakes and copperheads in particular now there's not a single snake anywhere on my property so the bobcats are most welcome and very polite guests. I should say tenants since they earn their keep by destroying snakes and rodents especially squirrels which destroy house wiring in the attic.
yep! They are a good thing to have around. We have a female Great Horned Owl living in the big Juniper tree on our 5 acres. She is over 4 ft tall when sitting. HUGE bird. Gorgeous. We have no vermin problems at all.
@@giovanna8187 I live on about 40 acres. Mostly swampy area. I have a pretty big house 6500 square foot. They are basically house cats. They are snuggle bugs. They are my children since my human ones have grown up and moved out.
Such a beautiful bobcat family. I would feel honoured, too, if they chose my home space to bring up their family. It's lovely to be able to coexist with nature's creatures.
When I was a kid we lived on the edge of a wilderness. A batch of 4 bobcat kittens and their mother began coming onto our back porch to clean up left over cat food. The kits were very tame and friendly and played with us kids just like our cats. The mother cat wouldn't come near, always stayed off in the yard watching. They got larger and began showing up less often when us kids stopped playing with them, and finally we didn't see them any more. When they are little kittens they are very much like common cats but when they get larger they are more aggressive in their play.
Yea other than one in nature where her kits can learn to hunt and survive in their natural world free from completely foreign threats like cars and human waste.
Crazy to think something so cute & tiny will grow in to a dangerous predator in a matter of months. I’m thankful the homeowners are so kind & understanding. This land belongs to the animals too so it’s only fair that we share when possible.
They usually don’t stick around too long. As stated, she basically just needed a quiet safe place to give birth and feed her kitties. They hate noise like radios and they can’t stand motion flood lights coming on at night. If there’s no kids around or no immediate use for the patio I would just wait it out..
@@ILOVEMARILYNMANSON89 the neighbors are also in their natural habitat and should be aware that their pets are at risk of getting caught by a bobcat anyway. If not their porch they would have chose someone else's porch.
I understood there plight when he was talking about all the entities he’d hoped might provide a solution. I’ve been in similar circumstances. I think most assume someone somewhere is designated to help with all wildlife matters than you have a matter you need assistance with and find you’re alone. I’m glad they have a kind and compassionate attitude about the whole thing. Hope all worked out. Hope the kittens all grew up and are thriving. Hope no one ended up going through any paper shredders. Blessings to all involved.
Exactly I can't imagine being given the run around by government agencies. Stupid bureaucracy. I like how Americans turn to the News to name and shame bad actors and it usually gets the problem solved afterwards. 😁 They raised valid points about neighbors' pers. I also worry about neighbors' kids, their grandchildren and the couple's safety and comfort they are not exactly young and agile
@ᕼᗴY! ᕼᗩᐯᗴ ᗩ ᘜOOᗪ ᑎIᘜᕼT. by the statement of stating something visually identified "WILD " WITH FAUNAS IT meant they all are by nature unconventional,it's safe to REGARD IT A HOSTILE ENCOUNTER .
They can be litter box trained just like a house cat. But, with Momma around that will be a challenge until they can train Momma. And since Mommas wild, that probably won't happen.
Glad you accept them and respect them what a wonder full experience you both had so much of a treasure I hope you will enjoy their habitation and magnificence Bob Cats are American native beauty
This couple is so sweet and compassionate- Momma bobcat knew her and her babies would be safe, I bet they'll be free from raccoons, rodents and moles- hope more people see this story and learn from their goodness.
I had a Bob Cat Kitten when I was 20 yo. She was a sweatheart. Like having a Doberman with claws! She was my running buddy and protector. I had her until she was full grown. She thought she was a Domestic Cat! She left all the chickens and other Farm Animals to themselves. A great pet, because I raised from a baby. She didn't know anything else. I eventually gave her to the local Zoo and they loved her, because she was so gentle to be around. She loved to cuddle and sleep in my lap while I watch TV.
@@V.E.R.O. It was either give her to someone who would raise and feed her, ir put her down. You just don't set domesticated wild animals loose. They won't survive without humans. And she won't understand how to survive as a feral animal. And most humans will not see her as a pet. The Zoo gladly took her in and made sure she had everything she needed. Human interaction, red meat and safe shelter. She lived almost 15 more years. Funny side note: I ended up divorced 18 years later and was single for 10 years. I actually dated the Daughter of the Head Vetrenarian at the Zoo. She rememberd Vanessa and spoke of her fondly. She was a young teenager when I gave her to them.I even met her father and he remembereed her. Her family were great people and I spent many days with them at their house.
Upstate New Yorker here - when I was a kid, a bobcat decided the little loft in our garage was a perfect maternity ward and nursery. We were surprised that there didn't leave - we didn't stop using the space. While Mom would go nowhere near and I was told to stay away, Dad just made sure to make enough noise that the mama wasn't startled when he needed something. They eventually left when the kits were old enough. No harm done...
What’s precious is this couple! What decent people! Thank you for being kind to the wildlife and keeping a respectful distance. I hope a humane resolution is found.
They're all over the place in North Texas. In River Legacy park I would see them so frequently while cycling that one of them walked up and "marked" my front tire with his cheek. I guess my bike belongs to him now!
they will more than likely come back next time she breeds again. she will remember this place just as other animals remember their breeding and nesting grounds
They are respectful to nature because I would 100% have gone outside and fed them and tried to make friends with a whole group of bobcat kitties, I could not resist the urge
I took in a stray cat who crawled the walls for two days then finally realized she was safe and settled in nicely. The house is over 100 years old and mice do get in. One morning I wake to find a grateful cat drop a present on my face. I was eye to eye with a mouse on my pillow. I didn't scream or anything. Kitty just had that look on her face like she wanted to please me.
my papa had foxes under his deck for three years straight. they would come in the late winter, then leave mid summer. such playful little creatures. they love apples, too
Wonderful people 💙 so kind and understanding. I can relate to the frustration of reaching out for help & not getting any. There’s not nearly enough support for people who care for animals
They are adorable,but what a predicament,I cannot believe that they cannot be safely moved ,but hopefully as people have commented they will move on,it isn;t really safe for them or domestic pets for them to stay there
Be patient. The mama bobcat is just protecting her babies. They're wild. I'm sure they'll move on in time like all wildlife eventually does. Please let us all know how it goes. 🙏❤Thank you for your kindness.
"I don't want to look like I went through a paper shredder"....lol yup! That's a perfect description of what would happen. Kudos to this sweet couple for letting this family use their backyard and patio as a bobcat jungle gym. They are definitely getting a great start in life. I hope we get an update on this story. I wish they had a camera set up for live streaming these beautiful babies. 😉👍🏻❤
A cat will never lay her babies where she knows they will not be safe 🙏 thank you wonderful beautiful kind soul for allowing them to roam freely as they should❤
This couple seems like they are really nice. The kind of neighbors I would love to have. Unfortunately because humans keep developing land they are taking away the animals rights to Freedom on land that should have been theres to begin with. I just hope everybody can get along and the ones who let their dogs loose be careful.
We got the same "won't interfere with wild animals in their natural habitat", notice, for this fox that's been in our garage. It's tearing it up and creating mounds of dirt, with it's incessant digging. It's very irritating but simultaneously, kind of cool. I live in DC.🙂❤️🦊
Me too. Honorable of them to allow the kittens and Mom to stay there. They're surely cute little bobcats. I'd like to adopt one as a pet. Of course, he or she would be a mostly indoor cat.🐈🤗🥰
