Cougar kills Alberta family’s cat, returns to house hours later 

Cougar: “I heard you have an open position for a house cat.”

Cougars are resilient and can be stalkers, that's why I don't date them anymore

It's a young and hungry cat. Nowhere close to full grown. They stay with mom for 2 years then have to make it on their own. This cat is just learning how to survive. Sadly the Toms kill the young cats and chase them into unfamiliar territory. Now he needs to learn to stay away from humans or he won't survive.

It is most like a young cougar that either a) lost it's mother before the two year mark and hasn't learned to hunt properly, or b) a young cougar kicked out by mom or Dad from the territory it grew up in and is trying to find a new territory near humans because older cougars avoid humans typically. Either way, it is starving and is too young & brash to know to be wary of humans.

It still had the blood of their cat on it.

Why do people allow pets outside unattended in areas with carnivorous wildlife 🤔🤔🤔

Cougar: "You gonna open the door, or what?"

Dont leave your cat outside

'Wildlife officers are currently monitoring the situation.' That's newspeak for, 'We aren't doing anything and hope nothing bad happens'

That woman’s voice!!!😱

Young confused cougar. We have a lot of Cougars in my part of BC. (Rural Vancouver Island.) Had one on my property 3 weeks back, saw it 40 feet away. I had found the remains of an eaten racoon and thought there might be a cougar around. I think it came back to finish its meal. We have deer and otters on the property so I'd assumed it would be the deer it would go after. Found a dead deer, in fact, 2 days later, vultures cueing me into it. (Big fan of vultures, here. lol.) No indication the cougar had killed it, certainly it wasn't eaten. (The raccoons remains amounted to a tail, 4 small bones and some bristly fur.) Vultures and flies ate the deer carcass. I have 2 cats and both have been very close to me all the time recently. They go out a few hours a day, but less than they used to. They haven't forgot the cougar. I don't know if my cats "met" the cougar or only smelled it/picked up indications of it, but they are changed animals. (My wife says that one of them definitely saw it, and scooted the long way around it.) Much more careful, take plenty of time to reconnoiter. We've had bears and giant horned owls on the property before, so they know what is in the neighbourhood, but the cougar is a first time event, I think. Still not sure if I should find a way to convert my cats to indoor cats only, two things make that tricky: first, I got them as feral animals and they were already used to outdoor life; second, I have a large garden -- hobby farm, really -- and my wife and I go in and out of the house 10 times a day minimum. Also, we've noticed that when neighbours' cats go missing, they tend to be indoor cats that escape their houses and explore, perhaps unaware of the dangers or how to get back home quickly. My cats have handled many intruders -- dogs and bears the worst -- and seem pretty capable. Cougars are at another level though, not sure most domestic cats can deal with them -- evasion and getting to small places is their main hope I think. And tracking smells and the unfamiliar. Our area (East Sooke area) is rich in the cougar's main prey -- deer -- so I assume they learn to hunt this animal and time their lives around its movements. I have heard that it is only the inexperienced cougars that go after pets. (Wolves are different, we have them here too: they will grab a cat or smallish dog any time I have heard.)

These people live in rural areas and are shocked that wildlife exists

"hun go get the 50cal, we got a new rug"

I think instead of blaming the cougar, which is a wild animal just looking for its next meal. Its important to point out that pet cats SHOULD NEVER be given unsupervised outdoor access. Not only is there a risk of predation but also parasite , diseases and death of road accidents.

I grew up on the Rez this happened daily and I wasn't on the news for it

That’s a tough pill to swallow having your cat killed by another animal, it happened to me over 20 yrs ago when a coyote killed my cat that a relative was watching for me. It still bothers me to this day, the guilt I carried for years that I wasn’t there to protect my fur baby!!! Terrible…..

Cat food and/or fresh water may have been left out on the deck for their domestic cat pet on a regular basis.

I encountered this cougar the other night, she was hissing and throwing a fit because the bar was closing. Would not leave and was starring down my friend Tommy. Nature is brutal.

When you move into a neighborhood that has wild animals as neighbors.....

That Chick in the Glasses is a Dude.

Well dont let your cats out.

I hate when unprepared People decide to live in Nature without considering what can go wrong...

This is not the cougar's fault. Keep your cats indoors, it is much safer for them. Give your cats enrichment and interaction and they won't get bored.

Regardless of what is wrong or not wrong with the cougar we humans have been pushing animals out their territory and definitely messing with their food source.

That mountain lion was young,hungry and hissing at its own reflection. It’s came back to see if it could get another easy meal.

I feel sorry for the kitty. Friendly reminder that this is why domestic cats should be kept inside with a catio for the cats own private space and a harness to train them to walk with you outside, as well as SUPERVISED outdoor time. Never let your cats roam olaround outside by themselves. That’s literally how over 63 species of small birds nearly went extinct. And before any of you try to argue, do your research because adoption centers are having people sign waivers to not let their cats outside in some states, and more vets are saying not to let them outside either now too.

You gave the cougar a free hors d'oeuvre then can't figure out why it came back for more? And somehow this is newsworthy? It happens all the time in rural Alberta.

This is the owners fault. Why let pets outside unsupervised in an area with wildlife?

Free meal lmao? As opposed to the cougar using its debit card.

You don’t have my sympathy lady. Keep your pets inside. You’re irresponsible… the cougar is a hunter. Take responsibility for your pets and children. Keep them inside ! Pfffff 😡

Is he from Haiti?

When you live in an acre out in the country what do you expect bunny rabbits. Your still safer there then living in calgary were people are shot robberies murder .

The big cat is young and hungry. Man has killed off most of its prey animals and eliminated its hunting grounds. Sad.

I’m so fed up with people letting their precious cats run loose, only for tragedy to happen. Would you let your 3 year old run around unsupervised ? Keep your kitties indoors and if you have the room or property can add on a “catio”. A million things can go wrong for an outdoor cat.

Scottie Potter...FFS

That man Scottie definitely knows what he is talking about

If you live in areas with coyotes, cougars, foxes, hawks, and other wildlife don't be surprised when they make a snack out of your cat. You're the one putting your neighborhood at risk when you allow your cat outside.

Keep your cats inside… they were in that area first.. I live in an area where other wild life live and we don’t mess with them as a matter of fact I enjoy watching them.. I keep my pets indoors and have no issues..

I love animals, I love cats. But it isn't the couger's fault humans have invaded these wild creatures habitats, destroying their homes & natural food sources.

Why would it be more aggressive? Territory encroachment? Rabies? Starvation? Experiences of violence?

Please don't leave household pets outside unattended. You might "lose" them.There is wildlife all over the USA.

People who allow their pets roam outside unattended clearly don’t care about their pets. Keep them inside and they’ll live longer and you don’t have to live in fear of something happening to them. If you want them to get outside air just leash them or if they don’t like leashes than make a catio or backyard for the cat or dog that is protected.

You live in their habitat...what'd you expect? Keep your pets inside, duh!

Cats do a lot of killing. This time a bigger cat came along… both our cats were killed by coyotes. It’s a tough life out there.

Did you know that Vancouver Island has the most aggressive mountain lions in North America? In this case, this is definitely out of character behaviour. It will be interesting to discover the cause of this behaviour… Starvation, illness, wildfire exposure… for sure a risk to children and pets….

Now you know why Canada's anti-gun laws are not such a good thing.

That woman has the worst case of vocal fry I've ever heard. Her cat probably saw it's chance to end it's torture and offered itself to the cougar.

Please keep your cats inside!! 😢

Its very unfortunate that this poor cat had a stupid owner

They're wild animals, what do you expect, you're in their home.

Why do people still let their cats out. Letting your cat out to wander the neighborhood on its own is the most cruel thing you can do for the poor animal. Cats that are let outdoors live far shorter unhealthier lives. House cats are called house cats for a reason. If they'd kept the cat in they'd still have their pet.

It's saying take me as a pet instead..

Why do people still think cats need to go outside? They don’t! Keep them safe

Why was the domestic cat outside in the first place?

Then don’t live near the woods. Wild animals act like wild animals.

What's with the weird dude?

Was it a Haitian cougar?

Wild animals have nowhere to go anymore.

Poor beebee :c keep your pets inside, guys!

RIP to her pet cat. Also, the cougar is likely hungry due to the wildfires. 😢

That is so sad, nature does not always show mercy..r.i.p furbaby 😢

So the media has a flamer as a spokesperson?

Sad, but cats on average kill more than 100 million birds each year in Canada - source Birds Canada - Better to keep them indoors to protect birds and small mammals, and also their lives.

That is not normal animal behavior.

Poor wild life! No break for them! Humans everywhere!

The Liberals need to come up with a tax to ensure this never happens again.

Cougar: Please adopt me plz 🥹🥺

Moved into an area, known to have fox and coyotes around, our little dog never goes outside by itself. New neighbours moved in just a little ways away, and has a yappy little dog that wanders around without supervision, just waiting for that last little yelp. Part in parcel, living in the country

WHY do people continue to let their cats OUTSIDE??????? STUPID

Oh my gosh I am so sorry about that but cats are domestic cats do not belong outside anymore it is so scary for our cats to be outside so many people are mean to cats add dogs to don't forget about coyotes are out everywhere and every neighborhood all across the United States and they can scale a 12-foot fence and higher so can a cougar please keep your family animals inside at all times

😢 I'm sorry for the house cat😢😢😢

Keep your cats inside!! They will get hurt or killed being outside.

My horse once kicked and paralyzed a young buck that jumped into her pasture. We had to end his misery. We knew a cougar lived/visited our area since we have seen paw prints and a tail once. But the cougar knew better to mess with Peaches….. She was 1500lbs of “bring it on”.

Why is a house cat going outside?? There is no need, especially if there are predators around. The cougar is hungry.

cat on cat crime is very concerning.

Is that a man or a women reporting Jesus who knows these days

Did you see that alien/demon ?! GROSS !

Must be one of them immigrants…

Do not keep your pets outdoors. Poor kitty.

Yup.... here we go again! We have a young Cougar out hunting... In its own territory... Its not like it built the homes in the area! A woman freaking out about her cat that she put outside knowing full well that shes living in an area with wildlife! Its the Cougars fault that its hungry and gets her cat...and now because were upset over the whole thing we have to track and destroy this poor animal!!!! What the hell is wrong with this picture? 😐

As someone who has three domestic cats who are genuinely my world and my heart and the anchor which keeps me grounded as flowery and dramatic as that may sound, who will never let myself or any guest take a seat one is sitting on no matter the inconvenience, these comments give me some faith in people. This is not someones car hitting your cat or their unleashed dog killing your pet, I would be devastated if this happened to me but this would also be incredibly easy to accept. I dont "like" cats I love them and to live in a country that still has a population of Cougars, Bobcats, and Lynx is something I have gratitude for in the same way I have it for the ones I am blessed to have live with me in my home. Glad these comments arent this overwhelming attitude of these animals are a problem which we need to have full control of and should only exist in the boundaries of our convenience.

How much is the media tells you guns are bad maybe explain why it's reasonable to own a firearm especially in the county region

I would suggest you NOT buy another cat.

Was that cougar from Haiti?

@0:17 you can tell Jessica is the kind of woman who fears she may be charged $50/hour for the air she uses while speaking.

that's why you supervise your pets and don't let your cats outside ffs

The cougar is a tourist from Springfield, Ohio

That man at the end knows what he’s talking about

Is it a female cougar?

LEAVE THE COUGAR ALONE. ITS A YOUNG CAT!!!!!! THIS MAKES ME MAD!!!??

They are in the country.They are in its territory. Watch you kids while out for the bus.

“I heard your looking for a new kitty” mountain lion.

Gotta throw in a trans person to transplain things for us thanks.

Mountain lion is finally taking a stand against humans.

Clearly the cat defeated the cougar and grew +20 levels

Don't blame the animal. They rely on instincts, just trying to survive in a humans world that has destroyed their habitat.

Could you imagine if the cougar went for the door handle and the door slowly opened. 😮💀 That would be a horror movie..

I Highly doubt it was this cougar It was more likely the Haitians down the street that ate your house cat. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Haitian Cougar?

Are you not allowed to have firearms in Canada?