AntlerObsession Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Saw this one AZGFD news. GAME AND FISH NEWS July 17, 2017 Arizona Game and Fish Department Bobcat in Anthem attack tests positive for rabies Tips offered to prevent rare human-wildlife conflicts PHOENIX A bobcat that attacked a large dog and bit a man on the hand in the Anthem Country Club area on Sunday evening has tested positive for rabies. At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, the Arizona Game and Fish Department received a call that a man was bitten on the hand by a bobcat. The man reported to officers that the bobcat attacked a German shepherd and he was bitten while trying to separate the two animals. The bobcat quickly fled the immediate area, but was located and dispatched. The animal underwent a necropsy by the departments wildlife health veterinarian and tissue samples were sent to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Results showed it tested positive for rabies. While bobcats are abundant throughout Arizona including in urban areas they can be aggressive if they become sick, trapped or are defending offspring or a territory. They also tend to frequent habitats where food and water are plentiful, such as in neighborhoods. Because bobcats are rarely a threat to people and commonly coexist without incident, AZGFD does not routinely relocate bobcats. To discourage bobcats from living near a residence, homeowners should: Keep domestic animals such as small dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits, in a secure enclosure with a sturdy roof if outdoors and unattended. Keep small dogs and cats indoors, in a secure enclosure or on a leash when outdoors. Feed dogs and cats inside or remove any uneaten pet food left outside between feedings. Keep the landscaping around your home neatly trimmed to cover to hide. Likewise relocate or remove piles of debris or junk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Saw it on the news. That guy has to be the dumbest dude to ever walk the face of the earth. I just wish i was there to laugh at him in person. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wish2hunt Report post Posted July 18, 2017 He had lock jaw with his hand in his mouth. Dumb a$$ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Understandable. Most people would do their best to separate them. I think the last report of a rabid BC was in Crown King. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Rabies be dammed. I'd step in too if my dog was being attacked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
photofool Report post Posted July 18, 2017 people that stupid should not pass on there genes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted July 18, 2017 From the way channel 3 news reported it, the guy that got bit was walking by it wasn't his dog. The dog was a pretty good size Shepard was was getting the best of the cat when this guy grabbed him. I wonder when that cats teeth sunk into his hand If he will ever appreciate another Disney film. Hey Bubba hold my beer and watch this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 18, 2017 From the way channel 3 news reported it, the guy that got bit was walking by it wasn't his dog. The dog was a pretty good size Shepard was was getting the best of the cat when this guy grabbed him. I wonder when that cats teeth sunk into his hand If he will ever appreciate another Disney film. Hey Bubba hold my beer and watch this. Pretty gutsy move on his part. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost85 Report post Posted July 18, 2017 people that stupid should not pass on there genes *their Irony? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trphyhntr Report post Posted July 18, 2017 i would have grabbed that pussy just like my president. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AzDiamondHeat Report post Posted July 18, 2017 At least it wasn't a rabid cougar...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted July 18, 2017 i would have grabbed that pussy just like my president. Best reply yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted July 18, 2017 My personal thought is that an action like that was more from having no since, rather than having balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntlerObsession Report post Posted July 18, 2017 I would have kicked or stomped the crap out of that thing before reaching in with my hand. That jus ain't S-M-R-T. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted July 19, 2017 i would have grabbed that pussy just like my president. I don't think the one he grabbed had teeth. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
