Never a dull moment in North Texas - Bob Cat Sighting

Officials reported last week that they found a bob cat in Frisco Texas. It appeared the bob cat was injured on what could have been a 'claw type' trap.

Sure it can be scary to know that a bob cat is in your backyard. Remember that we are not completely in the city so there is a possibility for coyotes, bob cats (rare), and snakes. You can avoid these 'visitors' by following a few simple rules:

• Don't leave pet food out overnight. Keep food outside for a little while, if that is where your pet eats. Dedicate an eating schedule and bring the remaining food back in side.
• Pick up any fallen fruit from trees on a daily basis.
• Trash should be kept in a secure container. Trash attracts the most predators.
• Do you have a birdfeeder? Keep in mind that bird seed drops on the ground and attracts squirrels and rodents. Those animals can attract other 'friends'.
• If confronted with a visitor, make a lot of noise and let them know they are unwanted. Banging pots & pans are helpful with that task.
• Another great tip is DO NOT TURN YOUR BACK AND RUN - that could spark an attack. Keep eye contact while slowly backing away.
• If you walk your pets at night, take a stick with you. As a matter of fact, maybe have a stick anytime. Those pesky animals do not just creep around in the evening.
• Keep landscape trimmed and away from your house. You want to prevent wildlife from nesting so closely to your home.

It is not common to run into this type of wildlife, but if you do, please call the DFW Wildlife Caolition Hotline - ph# 972.234.WILD. Typically, the animal will run away but you should still call the hotline and report the sighting.

Something to note... Setting Traps to capture Wildlife in the City Limits of Frisco Texas is illegal. Not only can it injure the animal, it can also injure people around you.