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2006-09-14 03:00:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
You would need a very young kitten to begin, I won't call them tamed but gentled. They are much more skittish that housecats and do require a diet with fur or feathers once a week to keep their digestive tract in good shape. Remember that many states prohibit keeping wild animals, so you need to check for both local and state regulations...expect bites and scratches for your efforts and do not neuter the animal. You can not release any animal that has been imprinted by humans so you must be willing to accept responsibility for its life span. Zoos seldom accept donated animals so think carefully if you want that responsibility for as much as twenty years. Also make sure there is a veterinarian in your area that can manage exotic animal health care. Bobcats hiss and fume at you but they seldom attack, it's a big bluff and you have as much danger from such a pet as you do from your neighbor's inbred Doberman, and very likely less danger. I have had bobcats jump over me rather than attack. As with any wild animal, use common sense, a child may frighten the animal and be bitten or scratched. I do suggest using a cage to house the animal rather than allowing it freedom of the house. While ocelots and margays are difficult and expensive to obtain, they are more interesting and a bit more affectionate. I prefer pumas as they are sweet animals, lions, servals and clouded leopards are a lot of work and eat too much. Some of the medium sized cats from Asia are fun and the leopard cat is about the same temperment as the Bobcat.
2006-09-14 03:16:27 · answer #1 · answered by Frank 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Man they are called wild life for a reason! You would have to be this ANIMALS sole caregiver for the next 20 years! You will never be able to take a vacation [ wild animals are impossible to board] If you are gone even overnight it will shred your entire house!You can not take it anywhere to show it off! The hassle just isn't worth it! And the animal deserves better! Had a bobcat for 21 years. Now have a hybrid wolf [55%] It takes a very unusual person its not cool or for fun!! I live on 5 acres fenced in the middle of nowhere! My wolf is 8 years old and about 6 months ago a small deer jumped our old fence [7'] in a matter of seconds she had harvested it! New fence 8' 6" with barbed wire.
2006-09-14 04:18:34 · answer #2 · answered by Star of Florida 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Extremely bad idea!! No, you cannot train a Bobcat, it is a WILD ANIMAL, oh there are people out there who will say you can. They have, or know someone who has an exotic animal they have tamed.
But ultimately, you are endangering you, your family, the animal and the community you live. How many times have we seen "exotic pets" (tigers, wolves, etc.) escape their owners property and are ultimately killed by local authorities.
Please do not do such a stupid thing! Speak to an expert in a local zoological park, before doing anything.
2006-09-14 03:16:21 · answer #3 · answered by SweetPiper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. And it may be illegal in your area. Wild animals can be given rabies vaccines, but since they have not been tested or approved for that use, it is always assumed they have rabies - if it scratches or bites someone, you can be in a messy lawsuit. Wild animals always retain their wild instincts, and may attack when their prey drive is initiated by running, squealing children. It is just not worth the risks.
Please go to www.cfainc.org & check out some domesticated cats you may like: American Bobtail, Manx, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest cat. These are exotic looking without the drawbacks. Good luck!
2006-09-14 03:31:20 · answer #4 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
go to the pet shelter adopt a homeless cat that was dropped off or found there the best pet one that was deserted there loveable and loyal..please leave the bobcat to its natural habitat you can never really train a wild animal ..you may never no when there wild instincts will return and you or some one may get hurt..then you may have to put the animal down..so for the sake of wildlife rethink ..
2006-09-14 03:12:12 · answer #5 · answered by little_outlaw_angel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, I had some friends who had a bobcat. They're only the size of small dogs. This cat was really cool and just basically acted like a housecat. They had to get the cat declawed, and keep a harness collar on it (easy to grab) by law. They also had to have a special permit.
2006-09-14 03:05:50 · answer #6 · answered by Ana 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I live in Texas and people have bobcats as pets around here, I recommend getting it declawed and fixed. They are a lot like domestic cats but they are worse then a siamese they like to be very vocal and talk alot. So if you don't want to scare your friends then don't get one or tell your friends he is just talking not trying to attack them. Good luck
2006-09-14 03:10:56 · answer #7 · answered by stacy g 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
bad idea.. and most states require permits. Bobcats are "hardwired" to hunt/kill. They are natural born predators whose hunting range can extend as far as 50 miles... I doubt your backyard is that big. And while their prey is small.. you certainly don't want your neighbors pets to start disappearing.
2006-09-14 03:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by tampico 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Where, in your house? In your back yard? What would you do with a bobcat except endanger your life and your family's, plus neighbors? Would you be able to provide it with a freshly killed deer, rabbit, etc for its food?
2006-09-14 03:07:38 · answer #9 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are many breeds of cats without tormenting wild cats. Leave them in the wild.
Get one of those new designer cats they are cute.
2006-09-14 03:04:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋