Kentucky Fish and Wildlife seized a family's potty-trained pet bobcat in February. It's illegal to own a bobcat as a pet in Kentucky.
Bane, a potty-trained pet bobcat who preferred his food microwaved, is in state custody and in need of a new home after Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officers seized the animal from his owner in February, according to video recordings of Grant County District Court hearings for the animal's owner.
Seven weeks ago, someone complained to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources that the couple had a pet bobcat, according to the citation filed against Leyah Pilkington. Arthur said he provided the cage Fish and Wildlife officers used to remove Bane because their cage had openings that were large enough for the bobcat to get through. Bane is one of more than 50 illegal pets seized by Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officers since Jan. 1, 2021, according to the department's chief communications officer, Kevin Kelly.
"While court cases are pending, we end up having to provide care for animals," State of Kentucky Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Christine Casey said."We need to make sure that's humane, that they're getting their needs met." However, she said even if they have good intentions, families who have domesticated wildlife are caring for animals that should be in their natural environment.
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