TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A bobcat was found on a dog bed in San Manuel, according to Arizona Game & Fish Department.
On Monday, March 6, the homeowner reported finding the bobcat after returning home from work.
The homeowner says it may have gotten in through a doggie door.
"Don’t handle entrapped/hurt wildlife yourself," writes AZGFD.
A bobcat lounges on a dog bed in San Manuel home Mon. The homeowner, who found it upon returning from work, suspects it entered through an unlocked doggie door. The bobcat escaped before an officer arrived. Don’t handle entrapped/hurt wildlife yourself. Call 623-236-7201 ASAP. pic.twitter.com/zcQFD4m08h
— AZ Game & Fish Dept (@azgfdTucson) March 7, 2023
The Game & Fish Department says the family's dog, Squeakers, turned up injured Tuesday.
"The family asks that you show your support on Instagram at Squeakers2023," writes the department.
Many thanks to concerned citizens & the Veterinary Specialty Center Tucson from the family of #Squeakers, who turned up injured Tues. after a bobcat entered their home Mon. through a doggy door. The family asks that you show your support on Instagram at Squeakers2023. https://t.co/xg7SiA8sUj pic.twitter.com/0oPdfFvFzY
— AZ Game & Fish Dept (@azgfdTucson) March 8, 2023
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Marcos Icahuate joined the KGUN team in September 2022. He previously worked on digital content in Southern California's Imperial County where he was raised.