harmonicaman68 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 The Jesusita Fire in Santa Barbara, CA caused these two to take shelter together. The fawn is 3 days old and the bobcat about 3 weeks. The fawn came from somewhere in the fire and the bobcat from Carpentaria. They immediately bonded and snuggled together under a desk in the Santa Barbara County Dispatch Office for several hours.
harmonicaman68 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Posted October 11, 2009 They rescued the fawn during the wildfire. Although wild animals, especially of separate species, are never placed together due to regulations, in this emergency situation, they had no choice. During the mayhem of the fire, they were forced to put animals anywhere they could, since they had run out of crates large enough for the fawn. The kitten ran to the fawn, and it was instant bonding.
judygram Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 That is so sweet and precious especially in light of what was happening out there, no telling how many animals lost their lives because of the fire, these two obviously needed each other and so a bond was instantaneous, thanks for sharing this with us.
katana600 Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 That is adorable. It makes me wonder, when other creatures see humans tending to an African grey... while we bake a chicken... do they think awwwww?
Luvparrots Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Jack thank you for sharing these great pictures with us. They are precious.
she Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 I just love that picture.It just proves that in a crises animals turn to each other just like humans.
harmonicaman68 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Posted October 12, 2009 I'm amazed that somehow God has programmed peaceful co-existence into his creation when conditions become unusual. Especially in the young ones, but also there have been interesting stories of unusual adoption parings by older animals as well. How different the conditions must be to fulfill Isaiah 11:1-12:6, but a very interesting picture is painted ...
judygram Posted October 12, 2009 Posted October 12, 2009 Who knows maybe that bobcat will grow up and never look at deer as its prey after this experience, at least that is what I hope does happen.
Luvparrots Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Jack where have the fawn and bobcat ended up? Do you know where they will be going?
harmonicaman68 Posted October 13, 2009 Author Posted October 13, 2009 I am fairly certain that they try to reintroduce the adult animals back into the wild. In the case of such young ones, I'm not sure what is done. If they can't get them adopted by adult animals, they need to be raised in a manner that allows reintroduction if possible, but we all know that is difficult. The story of this particular fire and rescue can be read at http://blogs.discovery.com/animal_news/2009/05/wildfire-wildlife-and-pet-rescue.html
JillyBeanz Posted October 13, 2009 Posted October 13, 2009 Another fab picture from you Jack - what a couple of cuties - I could give them home!!
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