In these situations, the bobcat is not to blame, for it is only doing what it does naturally- hunt. The real culprit is the person who does not properly protect his property. Problem encounters can usually be avoided by either keeping pets indoors at night, since bobcats are nocturnal, or making sure outdoor animal enclosures are strong and secure. Bobcats, like any other animal, will seek the prey of least resistance. Not given a culinary choice, they will eat their natural diet of rodents, rabbits and other small delicacies.
Bobcats are a reminder of the wild nature of our continent.
Though fewer in numbers than past history suggests, it is not too late to give these cats the respect they deserve and recognize the beauty in the beast.