A family living near Tucson, Arizona (USA), was surprised to discover a wild animal installed in their dog's basket on March 6. As reported by The Guardian on Saturday, a bobcatsnake managed to enter the property, enter the house and then hunt the chihuahua cross dachshund aged 10 years.

Nikola Zovkoa photographed the feline, curled up in the blanket of his dog Squeakers, before notifying the authorities in charge of wildlife. The specialists then told the American not to approach the lynx and to leave the doors and windows of the house open. "Every time I tried to open the door, the bobcats would look at me and start growling. I was a bit panicked," the father told the Guardian.


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

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The dog seriously injured

Eventually, the animal fled. But the reasons why he ended up in the house remain mysterious. While it is not uncommon to see such specimens in the area, they usually avoid the presence of humans. The lynx may have tried to attack the other animals present on site before settling comfortably in the basket, which remains surprising.



The family dog was found the next day, seriously injured. Squeakers reportedly fought with the lynx before going into hiding. Victim of deep lacerations, he was taken care of by a veterinarian and stitched up. Its owners launched a fundraiser and got enough money to have it operated.

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