A few days ago, a resident of Minnesota came across a helpless kitten crying in a parking lot. He searched for where the noise was coming from and found the little cat hiding under one of the tires of a car. He became worried about the kitten’s welfare and decided to take it in with him. As it turns out, this feline was not just any ordinary stray.

The man who stumbled upon the kitten started to have doubts about it being an ordinary pet after some time. He made several phone calls to seek help and fortunately, he got connected with the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. They agreed to take care of the kitten, which turned out to be a bobcat kitten – their first one for that summer. The mother was absent when the kitten was found, and it’s likely that they were frightened by a predator, causing them to scatter. Sadly, the kitten got separated from its littermates, and the mother did not come back to look for it.

Usually, when we encounter a wild animal that seems fine, we should conduct a brief health check and then return it to the spot where we found it. Hopefully, this way, the animal can reunite with its family. It’s advisable not to feed or handle the animal and just place it back in its original location so that its mother can locate it. If the animal is still alone the next day, it’s best to take it to a licensed rehabilitation center. Tami gave us these valuable tips.

Despite the odds, a little bobcat was discovered in a dangerous location and had endured a lonely night. Tami expressed that this pushed them to take the bobcat inside instead of leaving it outside another day. Tami also shared with Love MeoW that any forsaken wild animal must be handed over to a licensed rehabilitator without delay. In Minnesota, it is mandatory for individuals who come across such animals to transport them to a licensed rehabilitator within 24 hours by law.

Once our team has helped her recover for a few days, we will transfer her to a specialist rehabber who focuses on bobcats. Our ultimate goal is to release her back into her natural habitat where she belongs. Please share this touching story with your friends and family, and consider supporting our rescue efforts by visiting the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota’s website for more information.