Rare solo bobcat kitten rescued by hiker near Sausalito

[TexasTowelie]

Although the kitten might look like a cuddly pet, as Hermance notes, it is still a ferocious animal. Bobcats are small and mighty carnivores with an appetite for meaty flesh.

This particular bobcat is in a tough spot, as kittens rarely leave their dens or surrounding areas until they can hunt with their mothers. And like all wild youngsters, bobcat kittens prefer the company of their own.

Luckily, WildCare was able to locate some companions; Sierra Wildlife Rescue east of Sacramento had just acquired two bobcat kittens of its own. The bobcat was transferred to Sierra Wildlife to grow with its own kind, until it's strong enough to return to the wilderness.

Hermance predicts the kitten will be ready to prowl the hills of Northern California by late October or early November, but warned that bobcat releases can be somewhat underwhelming.

More, including video and photos: http://www.sfgate.com/outdoors/article/Hiker-rescue-bobcat-kitten-marin-wildcare-11735008.php#photo-13640068

[Warpy]

1. Cute kitty!

While some people have managed to tame bobcat kittens enough to make the adults pets, they make very bad pets. It really is best to leave them where they are unless there's a big cat rescue to take them, since they'll be fit only for zoos if raised in captivity.

That doesn't make me want to snorgle this little one any less.

[Hieronymus]

2. Beautiful

[shenmue]

3. Squee!!!!

[ailsagirl]

4. I have volunteered at WildCare

A WONDERFUL ORGANIZATION!!

Thanks for posting!

[TexasTowelie]

6. You're welcome

and it's great to know that another DUer has a connection with the group. Thanks for volunteering!

[Brother Buzz]

9. Behind Albert Park?

Back in my day, it used to be the Boyd natural history museum, a funky museum with static exhibits, and a few pens outside that housed, like, an eagle with a busted wing and a couple of entertaining raccoons. I liked it.

I'm glad to see it has morphed into something more significant, but surely they need more room.

[lucca18]

5. Thank you. I love Wildcare!

Proud member!

[TexasTowelie]

7. You're welcome and thank you for caring!

[musette_sf]

8. just saw this kitteh on the evening news

SQUEE

[SunSeeker]

10. Mom was probably killed by a trapper.