Well, another day another animal. This time a woman hit an animal which dashed out in front of her. She managed to get it in her car and take it to the local vet, who immediately recognized it as a bobcat. From there it was sent to a special vet in Raleigh. She (the bobcat) was pretty badly hurt, with blood in her lungs and head injuries. There was initial concern that she might be brain damaged, but she seems to be doing well. We were called and, once again, frantically build a cage. (A crew started mid day Friday and finished last night.) The state Fish and Wildlife immediately sent over a permit when they were called (required for bobcats or cougars). (Fortunately we have an excellent relationship with them, normally these require some time to get.)
Seems she's very acclimated to people so apparently was an illegal pet that has either been dumped or escaped. Because of this she was clearly not an appropriate animal for release.
She arrived today and I understand she's doing well, though I haven't seen her myself. I may take a run out tomorrow, if so I'll try and post a picture. I have lined up a potential sponsor for her, or at least potential partial sponsor. He's scheduled to come out and see her next Sunday.
On another note, we also recently found sponsors for two of our youngest lion cubs.
George
Seems she's very acclimated to people so apparently was an illegal pet that has either been dumped or escaped. Because of this she was clearly not an appropriate animal for release.
She arrived today and I understand she's doing well, though I haven't seen her myself. I may take a run out tomorrow, if so I'll try and post a picture. I have lined up a potential sponsor for her, or at least potential partial sponsor. He's scheduled to come out and see her next Sunday.
On another note, we also recently found sponsors for two of our youngest lion cubs.
George
