Did you know that bobcats have been spotted in many metro
neighborhoods and are quite normal for this part of Texas? Here is a quick
list of Do's and Don'ts to help keep your family and pets safe. While bobcats
are not known to approach or attack people, if they are sick, injured or feel
trapped, they could strike out of fear.
Do's
- Do keep small dogs and cats inside at night.
- Do keep the covers secured on your trash
receptacles.
- Do keep your dog and cat on a leash (as required by
city ordinance).
- Do report the coyote/bobcat sighting to the DFW
Wildlife Coalition (972-234-9453).
- Do try to consider that they were here first.
Don’ts
- Do not feed your pets on the back porch or leave food
out overnight.
- Do not walk your small dog in wooded areas.
- Do not approach, chase, make noises at, throw rocks at
or otherwise taunt a coyote or bobcat.
- Do not approach any wild animal that appears trapped,
injured, or sick. Contact Animal Services immediately
- Do not ever try to touch a coyote, bobcat, or any other
wild animal.
Also feel free to check out the links below for more information.
Thanks to one of our Allen HOAs for sharing this information with their fellow owners and with CMA.
