Authorities in Minnesota are asking people not to pet a loose bobcat
@Deepizzaguy (114643)
Lake Charles, Louisiana
September 30, 2025 3:35pm CST
Roseau County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) which is located in Minnesota are pleasing to the people in Warroad Minnesota do not attempt to pet a loose bobcat that escaped from its owner on Thursday September 25.
Officials with the Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources as well as the RCSO are asking anyone who sees the loose bobcat on the road to contact them so they can catch the bobcat.
It is known if the owner of the bobcat legally owns the bobcat or not at this time. My hope is that the bobcat is caught in a humane manner by the authorities.
Link is upi.com/7391758901203 via @upi
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@rakski (148701)
• Philippines
1 Oct
@Deepizzaguy true! and the people around are safe as well
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@Deepizzaguy (114643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct
I hope so as well that the bobcat is caught safe and sound.
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@FourWalls (79076)
• United States
30 Sep
I can understand thinking at first glance that it might be a big house cat. Not like the “don’t pet the fluffy cows” signs at national parks. 
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@Deepizzaguy (114643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct
Bobcats do look like normal sized cats.
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@Deepizzaguy (114643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Sep
I wonder why anyone would want to have a bobcat as a pet myself.
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@xstitcher (35785)
• Petaluma, California
30 Sep
Yikes. Yeah, if I saw that in the neighborhood petting it would not be what I would think of. 
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@Deepizzaguy (114643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
30 Sep
I would avoid petting a bobcat as well.
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@RasmaSandra (89454)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
30 Sep
I hope that bobcat gets caught soon before anyone or he gets hurt,
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@innertalks (23196)
• Australia
1 Oct
That is dangerous to have such a critter free in public places. Let's hope that they catch it soon.
@Deepizzaguy (114643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct
I also hope that the bobcat is caught soon.
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@LindaOHio (202028)
• United States
1 Oct
Animals such as this should not be pets. I feel sorry for the bobcat.
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@Deepizzaguy (114643)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
1 Oct
I agree with you since I only want dogs and cats as pets.
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