I have followed them on IG for a very long time and they have such a loving home. These ARE rescues!! They were NOT taken out of the wild and could never be reintroduced into the wild because they’ve never been there to begin with. They are super spoiled and their family loves them ♥️
Christy W doesn’t change the fact they shouldn’t be pets, wether they’ve been wild or not it’s in the blood line. For example we’ve bred dogs to be companions guardians meaning they grow tamed, these cats haven’t had that meaning there very close to what you would find in the wild. And just because they don’t know any better than captivity, do you think it’s right to exploit these animals. Keep them like house cats just because it’s what we want, keep them in a small environment because it’s all we can do compared to what they would have in the wild. It’s selfish cruel and disgusting, I think these people are incredibly self centred as they clearly don’t care about these cats. Or they wouldn’t do this to them, and anyone who try’s to defend them is wrong. A wild animal is called a wild animal because it lives in the wild, not because it lives in a house.
And do you think it’s right if they didn’t rescue them and they lived in a cage? Because that’s where they would’ve lived. They have way more than a small space now. Maybe you should watch some of their Instagram videos before passing judgement on what kind of people you think they are. They’re not “exploiting” them. They take VERY good care of them.
Christy W I have done my research and seen more than this video, if they have been rescued. It’s a bit of a better situation, but the thing I really have an issue with is the fact they normalise it. In the way they compare them to house cats and say that big cats are better and stuff, it makes people want them and they shouldn’t be pets. If they were rescued send them to a good zoo, i mean I disagree with zoos as well but some times you’ve got to do the lesser of the two evils. At least in a zoo there’s the correct understanding of the animal and also, the correct environment to the best it can be recreated.
karen ex the point I’m trying to get across, is wether they’ve seen the wild or not. They are wild animals, there for we shouldn’t be interfering. Weather these people give them a good home or not is nothing to do with the fact they shouldn’t be there in the first place, can’t believe people are trying to stick up for her it’s cruel.
They had one bobcat for a year they got the second one 2 months later, she's saying the bobcats have been together for six months. Although she did word that weird, it's still not long enough to have that many broken bones lol
When I was a student at university, I worked in wildlife management program for 2 years in bobcat program, I raised a litter of 5 bobcat kittens, it was beyond amazing, they had an actual house of their own, had marks all over my shoulders from them all wanting to be there at the same time!
I remember I encountered a bobcat in the woods it was a cool rare moment. My friend yelled mountain lion and I looked behind me and it was just a bobcat sittin on it’s butt looking at us.
Way more amazing than them having to be locked up in a human home. Keeping exotic pets is disgusting and dangerous for all exotic animals. The exotic pet industry cares only about money.
Had one in my backyard yesterday. The whole street came out to look. Bobcats are generally not dangerous to humans, unless they have rabies. I would love to have one as a pet, but I wouldn't have room nor be able to afford the diet. A 20 to 30 year lifespan is also ideal. Our family housecats lived to their late teens, but I hated seeing them go, to the point I can't bear to have one of my own. I just enjoy the neighbourhood cats that come to visit. The bobcat will likely not come around often, and feeding them just puts their lives at risk since animal services would likely destroy an acclimated one. But if I had the means, a pet would be awesome.
@@michaeldorosh5047 That's not what I said in my comment. I said it's dangerous for all of the exotic pets themselves because the exotic pet industry will rip thousands of those poor animals out of their natural habitats and give them the least necessary care which will safely get them to a customer. They care only about money and for normal (non-zoo etc) people to just own any exotic pet really endangers them in the wild. Don't do it if you truly love them.
@@tanya9nithreus That's clearly not what is happening in this video. For what it is worth, there are plenty of shitty non-exotic pet owners, too. But no one is suggesting prohibitions on regular cats, dogs or goldfish because of the actions of the bad actors.
@@ratsarecool3118 I'll have you know I was able to make a Khajiit who could one punch everything got to love enchanting and armor smithing to cheese the best damage
I lost my Bobcat last year Alibaba Simba Bob. He treated me like one of his own. I have never had a connection with cat like this before. Highly intelligent and active.❤️
What an AMAZING name! I never had a full bobcat for a pet, but as preschooler my dad and I recused a cat that was thrown out of a car in front of our house in a horrible thunderstorm. My dad insisted his name would be Macska (legit just means cat in Hungarian lol) and his nickname I gave him was Mr. Macska Moo Moo Man (remember I was 4 lol). Anyways, Macska went EVERYWHERE with me, was close with our golden retrieves, loved being outside, liked to be carried around in the pocket of my dad's flannel shirts, but despised my sister(would fk her up any chance he got...she wasn't the nicest to him either. My mom found him in the toilet one day after my sister decided to put him in there when she was little). As time went on Mascka went from a cute tiny kitten with a stubby tail and extra fluffy ears to a cat weighing almost 50lbs and just a killing machine in our backyard and the woods behind our house (mice, snakes, rabbits, birds, and we even got him in the apple tree whacking a buck in the head one day, and he loved leaving anything he didn't eat as a "present" for me and my dad...not my fav gift lol). Come to find out from our vet Macska was not a normal domestic cat, but half bobcat. A kid I grew up with to this day still swears Macska was a dog and not a cat...that's how big he was😂. But he really was one of the best cats I ever got to call my pet.
@@damianshaw4613 Aww thank you! I do have some amazing childhood memories thanks to Macska. Im glad you and Alibaba were able to have the same great experience as me and Macska. Just curious did Alibaba live as long as the couple in the video said bobcats can live in captivity (20 yrs I believe)? I wish all pets could live at least 20 yrs. Its the hardest part about having pets is that you only get to have them in your life for a fraction of our own lives.
I had a Bob cat as well! We logging up here BC! He moved in with us as a kitten! We knew he was a BoB cat but he was very young and we could not find his mother! He was very very gentle with me and he stayed around our camp and only came in when it was really cold! He was great and when he wanted to play my dad made me wear leather gloves and he was so loyal! He lived with us on and off for 31 yrs and passed away of old age! Timothy Tom was his name! 🕊❤️🕊
When I was growing up, our family (very large family...my mother has 11 siblings) raised a lot of wild animals. Any time there was an orphaned animal the local wardens would bring the babies to us....and we would raise them. Most often....the animals returned to the wild when they grew up....with a few exceptions. Among those I was lucky enough to experience were multiple racoons (all but 2 left when they reached maturity) a couple skunks and a bobcat (named Banjo....he stayed with us for 15 years) among others. I fell lucky that I grew up in such an environment and the bobcat and racoons were awesome companions when I was young. We also had many dogs, house cats, goats, cattle, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, horses and donkeys among others.....all of this is probably why I love animals so much today. Now if I could just get those damn snapping turtles to be thankful when I save them from busy roads.......
Finally, an exotics owner who doesn't try to modify the pet for their lifestyle. Hate to hear of teeth being removed and declawing... simply means it's not a good fit and shouldn't be attempted!
@In Korea They're not "wild" animals if they are rescues. Turning them back into wild animals from captive animals is a lengthy process. High horses are not real creatures.
I dislike when people declaw, defang or cut the tails of domesticated pets too..... Even worse is the unethical breeding of animals for harmful and sometimes fatal "purebred" traits. I just learned of the horrible painful and shortened lives most pugs live because they cannot breathe. But that's humans for u. There isn't a thing we won't subject the animal (and human) population to for our benefit, and those are on the more minor edge of the spectrum. It reminds me of parents who put their babies through unnecessary surgical procedures but that's a whole other controversial issue..
Oh the irony that a less domesticated cat would instinctively use a toilet like a human, but a domesticated cat wants to pee on every rug, towel, pillow, or wherever else they can find in lieu of a litter box.
That's weird, I got my cat at 4 months old, showed her the litter box since and ever since she would only use the litter box. It's been 8 years and not one mishap. If she locks herself in the garage or closet for hours she will hold it in
@@laurenbadan3531 trust me, they are not all the same. I have my brother's orange tabby who was fixed when he was a kitten so he's a small lanky skinny cat, that never went through the territory marking phase. For some reason if he has a choice between a fresh litter box or a towel on the floor, he will pick the towel every time. In fact I keep a rotation of towels that I do not use for bathing that I put down every day and then at the end of the week wash with some bleach and then start all over again. If I don't put down the towel the little fart will find something else.
Dilly Dally cats usually pee around the house if they feel unsafe, or something like that. Once, my cat broke a leg, and couldn’t go outside, so she peed everywhere, because she was annoyed. Another time, my sister had a friend over, who chased her everywhere (she doesn’t come over anymore), so our cat peed everywhere to make herself feel safe.
I had a Siamese cat who pee’d in the toilet 🚽. She also went in the sink sometimes. I kept finding urine in my toilet, without toilet paper. I finally saw her do it lol 😂 What a nice video of people properly caring for their wild cats.
One important thing that wasn’t mentioned is that these two bobcats are rescues from an animal sanctuary and can not be released into the wild. These two fur babies are the luckiest bobcats to have such caring and loving humans. I have been following their story since they rescued Basil. And although it was a devastating loss when Basil got out and lost. (I still hope she comes back one day) It opened a door for two more bobcats to get rescued and care for in a loving home. It’s amazing that Melissa and Mick decided to dedicate the rest of their lives to care for them. I’m sure it’s not an easy task. Keep the ig videos streaming, Melissa. I love watching Gypsy and Monaco’s daily adventures. So happy that they love each other now.
Annette Tully they shouldn’t be in a house period. These are wild animals! Why keep them inside? I know they can’t be in the wild but they deserve better than a human environment.
@@maggiee639city folk, when you live in the woods or country, wild critters around us everywhere , some stay away , some stay close, bobcats if comfortable will hang out, easiest wild cat to be domesticated , mild disposition, when giving birth, stay close to humans, predators can’t get the cubs, see this all the time
@voltz 19 generally pound to pound cats pack more punch than dogs, be it wild or domestic. A cat and dog of same size would mostly favour cats in a fight.
voltz 19 I love dogs to death and i love cats to death but just because dogs are stronger than cats usually doesn’t mean they can win against a bobcat But what’s your favorite dog?
voltz 19 I make jokes about people dying doesn’t mean I hate peoples it’s a joke live with it or don’t go on the internet or outside if u can’t handle it
They're magnificent. I imagine if I was lucky enough to live with them, it would sometimes almost be hard to believe they're real - they're just so majestic, commanding, and beautiful. Humans are so boring compared to felines! I love that they use the toilet! You're very lucky to be able to share your lives with these amazing creatures.
@@josemelendez6860 first u want him to get a wild instinct of wanting to pee in a pond to not share it's scent, I recommend this procedure and it will take about 200 generations but it's quite effective when accomplished
What a beautiful home you have!! Love your Bobcats. I had a Nutria come to my home last year and Stayed for 8 months. He was a bit arrogant so I worked with him for several months. He and I became best friends. We would play ball in the pond. He liked to be loved. People couldnt believe I had a playful Nutria.
It’s no joke. I have a huge “normal” cat, one who has often been mistaken for a young bobcat. I came home once to find a battering ram had shattered my rear door. You could see where the thief had taken only a few steps in before leaving. (Had he taken another step, he would have seen some cash on a desk). My cat was missing. He soon returned, tired but with a definite swagger. He had defended the nest!
@@dandaddalyon12 She doesn't need to claim anything further, until you've provided an alternative, more plausible explanation for why a thief would shatter the door, take two steps in, and then just walk away, leaving everything but the door untouched.
Lovely people, and obviously very dedicated to looking after them. I pity the fool who tries to rob them as those two kitties look hella protective of mom and dad!
Wonderful story, and even though they’re basically wild animals, you’re doing the very best for them, that you can. They’re happy and healthy, and you love them, and they love you very much! It’s marvellous to see, that you also pay so much attention to their diet. You are excellent bobcat parents. I hope you have a wonderful and happy life with them for a very long time!
Those two Bobcats have a better lifestyle than me! I'm SO happy for them; I'm not jealous. I love the fact that they are loved; it makes my heart melt.
I have a snapping turtle that eats the same. Shimp, salmon, steak, chicken, and veggies and fruits of course as well. But NOOO bananas, they make him gassy, the first $350 vet bill i learned that
Bill Gunderson when I'm out in public and have to pee I use my foot to flush the toilet and my shoes dont have thumbs nor do my feet . Beside you don't need thumbs to flush a toilet
I'm 70 and have had cats all my life, including a Bengal which is as close to wild as it gets without really being wild. I learned early on that you should NEVER play wrestle with cats, wild or domestic but especially wild. It teaches them to attack your hands when you all want to do is pet them. Always use toys.
In theory this is sound advice. I would imagine that the end result varies from cat to cat though. But I can see how it's best to err on the side of caution.
I actually missed that part. Plus I actually want a cheetah or another spotted cat. A cheetah because they're spotted but also pretty laid back. It's rare to get hurt by them even in the wild. They just aren't too that strong. A spotted cat because I've always loved that look. But my only plans to ever get one is if there's an apocalypse. Then I'm adopting cheetahs. As for just a spotted cat. There's Savannah's that have real wildcat blood in the 6-7+ generations back and my favorite ocicats which are spotted but without wildcat blood at all. Still not getting them. Ocicats are very active and somewhat dog like. And Savannahs are also big strong active cats. It wouldn't be fair to have cat I can't keep up with. So I'll stick to my housecats that are under 9pounds. They do enough damage to me anyway. But I'll keep the dream of owning a big cat for an apocalypse. Or winning the lottery and then I wouldn't own it so much as pay the bills and hang out with it. With a big fence between us of course.
They are Magnificent Gorgeous Felines...Having 2 Bobcats as Pets Must be Such a Great Life Experience and Bring Much Happiness to You Guys in Your Home
fatbaldandhappy If Sandra Bullock were 20 years older & underwent major plastic surgery, a face lift, liposuction & Botox injections. To me, she looks like a cheap, plastic version of the lady stupid enough to marry Jessie James
I have an animal that breaks my hand, cuts me, bites me, scratches me, gives me scabs, plays too rough.... let’s get two. I see no children. That’s a good thing
The thing with cats is that they're mostly claustrophilic(having places where their back isn't vulnerable), have this weird instinctual rule about platforms of varying heights(having the first-strike advantage and social hierarchy), scratching for sharpening their tools(self-explanatory), etc. those specific little details that makes a cat feel secure and relieve that being territorial and trying to survive won't be an issue when you managed to check all those factors. Learned those from firsthand experience, and made enough mistakes here and there to know what and what not to do around cats, even wild ones. Though I'm more of a dog person, cats give me a bit more of a challenge in terms of taming them, like I'm doing a jigsaw puzzle. But it's a fun journey nonetheless, and never regretted having both cats and dogs.
Katy Phelan if you watch the video, the lady tells you that bobcats pee in any water source to hide their scent. So prey or predators don't know they are around.
Well usually when people adopt wild animals like bobcats, they are usually rich assholes. But this family is pretty cool with it all and giving these animals the respect they deserve which is nice
@@0hermitworm love doesn't overcome a wild animal mauling you. Sorry. They are wild animals without the selective breeding that makes domestic pets what they are to humans today. The lackadaisical attitude of them is bipolar to their caution and dietary care. Dunno if it is the editing or the fact she seems so much more blissfully unaware than her husband
Humans are nature, there is no separation. Human behavior is the way it BECAUSE of nature, a result of evolution and adaptation to it's environment. Nature doesn't "work against" itself lmao. If you have a problem with human behavior, you have a problem with mother nature. She knows better than you, trust her
@@disco4535 Dude us humans are essentially a cancer onto this world, we take take take but we never give back, we cut down trees, destroy habitats, and devastate the climate. On top of that we choose to treat nature as something that is against us rather than something to be embraced, what I mean is we try to find ways to work around nature, when we could be domesticating exotic animals and treating them with respect, we also cast aside the problems with our current lifestyle as humans and as a result we spread malice in the world around us.
Well you see, in terms of survivability compared to other animals in the animal kingdom we are the slowest, have the worst eyesight and hearing get sick easily digest food terribly ect. Our brains is what keeps us alive. And if you think for a second that mother nature wont reclaim her lands youre wrong. We are doing more harm yes but we will eventually go extinct or very close to it because the resources we need will eventually run out.
@@Homeside301 We are a direct result of "mother nature", because we ARE nature. There is no separation. Human behavior is evolution, and is natural. Mother nature knows better than you.
For those unaware, I am a follow of this family and their bobcats on social media. These bobcats where bread in captivity and can never be released due to being declawed. Mick and Melissa rescued them from an animal rescue. If you follow their story they share everything, good or bad. They def do not promote having wild animals for pets for anyone who is not educated and commited. Just wanted to share the facts because some of the comments on here and obviously from people who do not have the full story. Mick and Melissa, thank you for sharing you bobcats with us. They are lucky that you found them!
This article isn't helping their case. "They make the perfect pets" www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6311399/amp/Texas-couple-share-home-two-BOBCATS-say-predators-make-perfect-pets.html Rescues or not this is still going to prompt people to get them illegally.
I'm not buying the rescue story. NOT. BUYING. IT. I can nearly guarantee these pets were purchased. There's nothing wrong with that but EVERYTHING wrong with lying about it to make yourself look good.
I'm sure the person who edited this video was only thinking about the views he would get if he edited most of the stuff you just mentioned its a sad click baitie world out there!
@@melissasmith6762 then don't support Big Cat Rescue not only did the founder of Big Cat Rescue most likely murdered her husband and used her multi-million dollar resources to obstruct the investigation over 90% of the animals at that rescue are actually bought and purchased by her they're not real rescues.
Yes...we had a bobcat my parent bought at a game farm in florida. His name was Ceasar and he was my buddy. I was young, around 8-9 when we got him as a kitten. He slept in bed with me almost every night when he got a little older and yes, would poop and pee in the toilet. I'm 46 and still miss him.
That's so touching! You're a lucky guy. Did he get to live a long life? I am surprised they live so much longer than housecats. It's very tough when kitties pass.
Na that house is a million dollar home in TX. How much I dont know exactly. At first glance I would estimate no less than 400k but after finishing the vid it's much higher. With that said, realestate in TX is very reasonable compared to other states. It is a very lovely home.
My uncle had Bobcats all the time. He would always raise them from a kitten and up and take them to the ranch to go play and walk them. They never hurt my family nor my uncle. I got scrapes and a few bites that caused scabs but that was only when I played when them to much and they got energetic. They were amazing pets. Also they were perfectly happy having their nails clipped every month. And we would give them bones chicken for their teeth to dull a little
@@sophiagalvan7036 he found a orphaned bobcat kitten in a stack of hay. He left it there thinking it was going to be picked up froma momma. It never did so he took it in. Years later he bred it with another domesticated bobcat and got kittens and so on
"they love hard and they play hard " The truest statement ever. Willie our buddy has sent me to hospital twice. Not malicious just over stimmed. My family asks why have something that is so dangerous , the quick answer is mutual trust and they haven't heard him trying to purr.
They don’t emphasize enough that these bobcats are rescued. They were never going to be able to live in the wild. On her ig she mentions almost weekly that while she loves her bobcats, they are a ton of work and people should not acquire them as pets.
Yes because everyone needs to know common sense. Everyone on RUclips is ready to jump down anything that's positive because they're so miserable. I'd like to see any of those miserable witches do anything remotely humanitarian.
@SaleucamiLike children, or any other animal, the more you put effort into training/teaching them. showing love to them, and care, the more you can expect that they are safe pets. It works the same for children.
Bobcats once bond with you, they become super loyal, but by the same token, they become possessive of owning you. It's best not to have other animals in the house and best with small family. You will belong to them, and their love is immense. They're EXTREMELY sharp, intelligent, responsive and fast thinker. Respect them and give them space.
If you follow her on Instagram, @a_bobcats_tale, you will see that they have been rescued from a sanctuary. They put a lot of love and effort into helping those babies have a wonderful life instead of living in a sanctuary. They cannot be re-released. Just follow them and you will see for yourself instead of jumping to conclusions after a 4 minute window into their whole life.
@@Christizm this is 1 in a million. These people are the extreme exception. 99.9% of bobcats (excluding this specific situation with very rich, very skilled caretakers) would do better in a sanctuary than a private home. A lot of these people bashing sanctuaries I noticed haven't even owned a housecat nor even interacted with a bobcat.
They're so tame. when i was a kid we found a kitten on our front porch we had it for a year it got to the size of your two so we took it to the vet come to find out it was a lynx. we weren't allowed to keep it since we lived in the city
Cats can live indoors very happily, particularly if they've been inside since they were kittens, but they do have some particular requirements. As they don't have access to the outdoors, owners should ensure their indoor cats are stimulated and still lead an active lifestyle.
@S cell Animals are affected by the cold and snow just as much as we are. If you live in the South, fine. But if you live anywhere that has an actual winter, then you don't want your pets outside every day. In northern places, temperatures can dip into the negatives; just recently, much of the Northeast suffered temperatures of -5 to -15 with wind chill values of -30 and below. Never leave your pet out in weather like that, especially if it's snowing too.
@S cell why, my cats enjoy being in the house and outside, there is nothing wrong with having a cat in the house, so why not just cry and whine about something that will make you actually raise awarness and not bring annoyance to yourself, and no when they are outside I do let them in the minute they scratch at the door.
They're so charming. And even toilet trained, so no litter boxes to deal with. The purrfect pet. But I still love the average house cat and dogs too. ❤🐶❤🐱❤🐆❤
@@SM-ft2jv Don't Use Your Hands as Toys The association your cat has with your hands should only be that they are used for gentle petting and holding. If they are also viewed as toys, it can lead to a painful injury.
i think they horseplay with them way too much n that happens.. benji the bobcat was very docile with his owner and son almost gentle n sweet but he didnt horseplay with him either... but then again these bobcats are juveniles as well....
joshua lee Couldn't agree more with you Joshua. These two rile up these cats and do everything wrong psychologically with them. These cats see them as play toys and thus don't respect them. It's all about how the humans set the tone with the animals.
Kosala W. Abayagunawardene I know of regular tiger cats that one day just started to do that! When I heard peeing & the door was open to the bathroom, I thought someone was in the house my friend was house sitting for! She explained it was the cats! 😳 I was so amazed & bewildered! Had I not heard it, I wouldn’t have believed it!
I'm sure there are so many people out there that would say "they are wild animals" or "they belong in the wild".... I say good on you, they are clearly loved and love you back.... I have never met a cat that did not choose it's people, these two have clearly chosen you.... Thank you for sharing....
Lucky guy shares his house with 2 bobcats and a cougar
Oof
Why doesn't this have more likes?
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imagine robbing someone's house and getting attacked by two bobcats
Lavish mfw
That mans is Gon get murdered XD
I'd have that over the woman with her hippo
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Dude:IMA GET SO MUCH FROM THIS HOUSE >:))))
Bobcats: *you've yee'ed ur last haw partner*
Bobcats: the perfect solution when you're a cat person in need of a guard dog.
Well ..😂😂 not totally wrong
But your not right either
@@jaredlewis3001 also 😂
or when you want to get hurt in your own home regularly
I'd go with a mountain lion on that.
They seem like 2 lovely and genuine people with a love and respect for the Bob Cats.
Imagine robbing a house and you see a bobcat peeing in the toilet.
Kayleana Adapon they’d drop everything n run😂
@Marque Markofthebeast calm down Fecker this is the internet.
The Bobcat would attack them for walking in on them while they were using it
I’d take the cat and kick my gf out when I got home.
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I have followed them on IG for a very long time and they have such a loving home. These ARE rescues!! They were NOT taken out of the wild and could never be reintroduced into the wild because they’ve never been there to begin with. They are super spoiled and their family loves them ♥️
Christy W doesn’t change the fact they shouldn’t be pets, wether they’ve been wild or not it’s in the blood line. For example we’ve bred dogs to be companions guardians meaning they grow tamed, these cats haven’t had that meaning there very close to what you would find in the wild. And just because they don’t know any better than captivity, do you think it’s right to exploit these animals. Keep them like house cats just because it’s what we want, keep them in a small environment because it’s all we can do compared to what they would have in the wild. It’s selfish cruel and disgusting, I think these people are incredibly self centred as they clearly don’t care about these cats. Or they wouldn’t do this to them, and anyone who try’s to defend them is wrong. A wild animal is called a wild animal because it lives in the wild, not because it lives in a house.
And do you think it’s right if they didn’t rescue them and they lived in a cage? Because that’s where they would’ve lived. They have way more than a small space now. Maybe you should watch some of their Instagram videos before passing judgement on what kind of people you think they are. They’re not “exploiting” them. They take VERY good care of them.
Christy W I have done my research and seen more than this video, if they have been rescued. It’s a bit of a better situation, but the thing I really have an issue with is the fact they normalise it. In the way they compare them to house cats and say that big cats are better and stuff, it makes people want them and they shouldn’t be pets. If they were rescued send them to a good zoo, i mean I disagree with zoos as well but some times you’ve got to do the lesser of the two evils. At least in a zoo there’s the correct understanding of the animal and also, the correct environment to the best it can be recreated.
They are hardly ever at home. Always traveling for their predatory MLM Beachbody
karen ex the point I’m trying to get across, is wether they’ve seen the wild or not. They are wild animals, there for we shouldn’t be interfering. Weather these people give them a good home or not is nothing to do with the fact they shouldn’t be there in the first place, can’t believe people are trying to stick up for her it’s cruel.
“They don’t hurt us, just a few broken bones in the hand, we’ve had them for 6 months now”
My thoughts exactly hahaha
Their capacity for damage is waaaaay beyond broken bones, I feel like that's super impressive considering lol.
They had one bobcat for a year they got the second one 2 months later, she's saying the bobcats have been together for six months. Although she did word that weird, it's still not long enough to have that many broken bones lol
@@Ana-hy5nh no they had the 2nd one 2 months later after the first
Crazy abounds. All the lil kitties that need home & bobcats! Good grief Charlie Brown😲
When I was a student at university, I worked in wildlife management program for 2 years in bobcat program, I raised a litter of 5 bobcat kittens, it was beyond amazing, they had an actual house of their own, had marks all over my shoulders from them all wanting to be there at the same time!
Pero fuiste feliz supongo
Love hurts sometimes.... I too have the scars to prove it so!
I remember I encountered a bobcat in the woods it was a cool rare moment. My friend yelled mountain lion and I looked behind me and it was just a bobcat sittin on it’s butt looking at us.
Way more amazing than them having to be locked up in a human home. Keeping exotic pets is disgusting and dangerous for all exotic animals. The exotic pet industry cares only about money.
Had one in my backyard yesterday. The whole street came out to look. Bobcats are generally not dangerous to humans, unless they have rabies. I would love to have one as a pet, but I wouldn't have room nor be able to afford the diet. A 20 to 30 year lifespan is also ideal. Our family housecats lived to their late teens, but I hated seeing them go, to the point I can't bear to have one of my own. I just enjoy the neighbourhood cats that come to visit. The bobcat will likely not come around often, and feeding them just puts their lives at risk since animal services would likely destroy an acclimated one. But if I had the means, a pet would be awesome.
@@michaeldorosh5047 That's not what I said in my comment. I said it's dangerous for all of the exotic pets themselves because the exotic pet industry will rip thousands of those poor animals out of their natural habitats and give them the least necessary care which will safely get them to a customer. They care only about money and for normal (non-zoo etc) people to just own any exotic pet really endangers them in the wild. Don't do it if you truly love them.
@@tanya9nithreus That's clearly not what is happening in this video. For what it is worth, there are plenty of shitty non-exotic pet owners, too. But no one is suggesting prohibitions on regular cats, dogs or goldfish because of the actions of the bad actors.
Michael Dorosh yeah except that cat and dog have been domesticated not bob cat
Some broken bones in the hand
Laugh laugh
Baby no
I knew I wasn't the only person who caught that
1k
Pls
OKAY !!! Girl if an animal is breaking my bones it’s GOT2go
R J it’s the same as owning a horse
_Any particular things/talents your pet can do?_
*It's naturally potty trained*
@@evilentity5159 😂😂
@Zachary Poore r/ihadastroke
@@michaelbritton9962 also r/youngpeopleyoutube
ahhh! I love reddit.
My cat was like that. Never pooped or peed inside the house, unless we had a litter box. Never had to clean up poop.
You can see how happy the cats are in their eyes.
its true, they do look content
For now. They still look quite young.
@@hoptoit5910 So? That doesn't mean they're not happy
People are so dumb
That lady looks just like Sandra bullock
plastic surgery, looks like they've got enough.
@@Realitycheckzs yep and pretty much they do
Can you ask her when Speed 3 is coming out?
@@niterida380 😅😅😅
@@niterida380 those are my favorite movies Sandra bullocks played in by the way
These cats are more civilized that human. Can't believe they choose the toilet by instinct, that is just too awesome.
They Will Not Survive In Wild As They Dont Know The Danger Waiting
Cats are very cleanly animals, and they understand very quickly where the right place for "the business" is, as we Germans call it.
I’m the 420th like ;)
@@mone1391 Actually no, since the sink isn't a pool of water.
@@BarbnGrill Yeah but you probably don't build toilets either to be fair.
"They dont hurt us, we just have a couple broken bones in the hand and lots of scabs"
😂😂😂😂😂
Love hurts lol
Yeah they don't hurt us we just have dislocated body parts and punctured organs
@Vicious Cycle you couldn't be more right😂
@Vicious Cycle I'm white and won't even touch a snake 🤦♂️
Cool to see this phase in Sandra Bullock’s life.
this girl is hotter
@@TylerEubank yes but that's all because of Gravity...lol
Non e' Sandra Bullok
😂😂😂
These two look exactly the sort who would keep two bobcats in their house.
NTTAWWT
And then end up getting rid of them because they have no idea what they're doing lolol
Yep, treat non-domesticated animals like house pets.
Hope you’re being sarcastic cause they don’t. They look like some Kardashian leeches living in LA.
They do
Cat: who are you
Bobcat: im you but stronger
Literally
I’m you but bob
@@tregriffin8471 I don't know why I laughed hard at this
Bobcat: who are you?
Siberian lynx: I'm you, but stronger
AutomaticJaguar what the hell’s a lion then?
They have the best unarmed attributes out of all the skyrim races
Lmaoooooo . I think that one missed the crowd.
And it was useful since woopity doo
@@ratsarecool3118 I'll have you know I was able to make a Khajiit who could one punch everything got to love enchanting and armor smithing to cheese the best damage
Kajiit has wares to sell
Just came here from watching skyrims vid and i saw this comment.. 😂😂😂
I lost my Bobcat last year Alibaba Simba Bob. He treated me like one of his own.
I have never had a connection with cat like this before.
Highly intelligent and active.❤️
Was it a rescue why would you have a wild animal!!!
What an AMAZING name! I never had a full bobcat for a pet, but as preschooler my dad and I recused a cat that was thrown out of a car in front of our house in a horrible thunderstorm. My dad insisted his name would be Macska (legit just means cat in Hungarian lol) and his nickname I gave him was Mr. Macska Moo Moo Man (remember I was 4 lol). Anyways, Macska went EVERYWHERE with me, was close with our golden retrieves, loved being outside, liked to be carried around in the pocket of my dad's flannel shirts, but despised my sister(would fk her up any chance he got...she wasn't the nicest to him either. My mom found him in the toilet one day after my sister decided to put him in there when she was little). As time went on Mascka went from a cute tiny kitten with a stubby tail and extra fluffy ears to a cat weighing almost 50lbs and just a killing machine in our backyard and the woods behind our house (mice, snakes, rabbits, birds, and we even got him in the apple tree whacking a buck in the head one day, and he loved leaving anything he didn't eat as a "present" for me and my dad...not my fav gift lol). Come to find out from our vet Macska was not a normal domestic cat, but half bobcat. A kid I grew up with to this day still swears Macska was a dog and not a cat...that's how big he was😂. But he really was one of the best cats I ever got to call my pet.
@@malinachainey1564 What a beautiful name Mr Macska Moo Moo Man, I hope he brought you as much love and joy as Alibaba did to me.
@@damianshaw4613 Aww thank you! I do have some amazing childhood memories thanks to Macska. Im glad you and Alibaba were able to have the same great experience as me and Macska. Just curious did Alibaba live as long as the couple in the video said bobcats can live in captivity (20 yrs I believe)? I wish all pets could live at least 20 yrs. Its the hardest part about having pets is that you only get to have them in your life for a fraction of our own lives.
@@damianshaw4613macska= Cat in Hungarian language 😊
I had a Bob cat as well! We logging up here BC! He moved in with us as a kitten! We knew he was a BoB cat but he was very young and we could not find his mother! He was very very gentle with me and he stayed around our camp and only came in when it was really cold! He was great and when he wanted to play my dad made me wear leather gloves and he was so loyal! He lived with us on and off for 31 yrs and passed away of old age! Timothy Tom was his name! 🕊❤️🕊
31 what an innings that is
@@mileschicken1 I meant 13 years! English is not my first language😂😂👵🏽👋🏾 🦅☀️🦅 My excuse anyway!
31?! That's a real long time.
Wow!! 31 years!! I had no idea they lived so long! What you explain here is an example of true friendship! :)
In this video they said they live up to 30 years, if he died when he was 13 then he didn't get to old age.
"You're gonna have little bites"
Cat: *rips arm off*
Them: they are jus playing
😍😂😂😂
Lmao
😄🤕👍
Tis but a flesh wound
HAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
Me starting this video: “yeaaaahh, this seems like a lot....”
Me seeing them use the toilet: “Sold.”
Omg yeaaaaa🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
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When I was growing up, our family (very large family...my mother has 11 siblings) raised a lot of wild animals. Any time there was an orphaned animal the local wardens would bring the babies to us....and we would raise them. Most often....the animals returned to the wild when they grew up....with a few exceptions. Among those I was lucky enough to experience were multiple racoons (all but 2 left when they reached maturity) a couple skunks and a bobcat (named Banjo....he stayed with us for 15 years) among others.
I fell lucky that I grew up in such an environment and the bobcat and racoons were awesome companions when I was young.
We also had many dogs, house cats, goats, cattle, chickens, turkeys, rabbits, horses and donkeys among others.....all of this is probably why I love animals so much today.
Now if I could just get those damn snapping turtles to be thankful when I save them from busy roads.......
Finally, an exotics owner who doesn't try to modify the pet for their lifestyle. Hate to hear of teeth being removed and declawing... simply means it's not a good fit and shouldn't be attempted!
@In Korea I'll agree to disagree.
@In Korea They're not "wild" animals if they are rescues. Turning them back into wild animals from captive animals is a lengthy process. High horses are not real creatures.
moar toast careful, don’t cut yourself on that edge.
@@MisterJackson2U clever burn there!
I dislike when people declaw, defang or cut the tails of domesticated pets too..... Even worse is the unethical breeding of animals for harmful and sometimes fatal "purebred" traits. I just learned of the horrible painful and shortened lives most pugs live because they cannot breathe.
But that's humans for u. There isn't a thing we won't subject the animal (and human) population to for our benefit, and those are on the more minor edge of the spectrum.
It reminds me of parents who put their babies through unnecessary surgical procedures but that's a whole other controversial issue..
Oh the irony that a less domesticated cat would instinctively use a toilet like a human, but a domesticated cat wants to pee on every rug, towel, pillow, or wherever else they can find in lieu of a litter box.
That's weird, I got my cat at 4 months old, showed her the litter box since and ever since she would only use the litter box. It's been 8 years and not one mishap. If she locks herself in the garage or closet for hours she will hold it in
@@laurenbadan3531 trust me, they are not all the same. I have my brother's orange tabby who was fixed when he was a kitten so he's a small lanky skinny cat, that never went through the territory marking phase. For some reason if he has a choice between a fresh litter box or a towel on the floor, he will pick the towel every time. In fact I keep a rotation of towels that I do not use for bathing that I put down every day and then at the end of the week wash with some bleach and then start all over again. If I don't put down the towel the little fart will find something else.
Dilly Dally cats usually pee around the house if they feel unsafe, or something like that. Once, my cat broke a leg, and couldn’t go outside, so she peed everywhere, because she was annoyed. Another time, my sister had a friend over, who chased her everywhere (she doesn’t come over anymore), so our cat peed everywhere to make herself feel safe.
You've either never owned a cat, or you're around very stressed cats.
@@billgateskilledmyuncle23 I'm sorry to hear about your experience wow, I guess all cats are different
imagine waking up in the a.m. about to shower and cat is taking a dump in the toilet.
I’m DEAD😂😂😂😂🤣😂😂😂
🤣
And then he or she says GET OUT
"Hey, Ron. Hey, Billy."
jjjjj
I had a Siamese cat who pee’d in the toilet 🚽. She also went in the sink sometimes. I kept finding urine in my toilet, without toilet paper. I finally saw her do it lol 😂 What a nice video of people properly caring for their wild cats.
Hello Katrina how are you doing today
One important thing that wasn’t mentioned is that these two bobcats are rescues from an animal sanctuary and can not be released into the wild. These two fur babies are the luckiest bobcats to have such caring and loving humans. I have been following their story since they rescued Basil. And although it was a devastating loss when Basil got out and lost. (I still hope she comes back one day) It opened a door for two more bobcats to get rescued and care for in a loving home. It’s amazing that Melissa and Mick decided to dedicate the rest of their lives to care for them. I’m sure it’s not an easy task. Keep the ig videos streaming, Melissa. I love watching Gypsy and Monaco’s daily adventures. So happy that they love each other now.
I was gonna say not sure they should be bought as pets otherwise
Annette Tully they shouldn’t be in a house period. These are wild animals! Why keep them inside? I know they can’t be in the wild but they deserve better than a human environment.
@@maggiee639 Two bobcats . Stick with a regular cat. Better safe then sorry . Some animals aren't meant to be domisticated.
@@maggiee639city folk, when you live in the woods or country, wild critters around us everywhere , some stay away , some stay close, bobcats if comfortable will hang out, easiest wild cat to be domesticated , mild disposition, when giving birth, stay close to humans, predators can’t get the cubs, see this all the time
Most cats would go out and bring back a dead mouse.
These cats would go out and bring back a dead dog.
voltz 19 mate I think they were just making a joke.
Because you know. Bobcats are _Bigger_ than a _house cat_
@voltz 19 generally pound to pound cats pack more punch than dogs, be it wild or domestic. A cat and dog of same size would mostly favour cats in a fight.
voltz 19 I love dogs to death and i love cats to death but just because dogs are stronger than cats usually doesn’t mean they can win against a bobcat
But what’s your favorite dog?
voltz 19 plus most dogs would lose because they are too much of sweethearts
voltz 19 I make jokes about people dying doesn’t mean I hate peoples it’s a joke live with it or don’t go on the internet or outside if u can’t handle it
Sandra Bullock looks so happy with her bobcats! 😊
i would say better looking than sandra bullock...
and her husband Kurt Russell.
Looks more like Sandra bullock then Sandra bullock
'The Bobcat Side'. Sequel 'The Blindside'.
@YAMAHA88 Kawasaki88 now this,is epic😎
They're magnificent. I imagine if I was lucky enough to live with them, it would sometimes almost be hard to believe they're real - they're just so majestic, commanding, and beautiful. Humans are so boring compared to felines!
I love that they use the toilet! You're very lucky to be able to share your lives with these amazing creatures.
Majestic is a good choice of word to describe them. Cats are kings after all.
So Sandra Bullock has 2 bobcats such good news
*w h a t a n e w s*
Dean2kGaming 😂
2 bobcats and many scars/bruises along with it
These cats actually use the toilet. Absolutely amazing.
Now if they could get them to flush when they're done, now that would be anazing.
I've had house cats that prefer to use the toilet.
How do I get my cat to use the toilet.
@@josemelendez6860 first u want him to get a wild instinct of wanting to pee in a pond to not share it's scent, I recommend this procedure and it will take about 200 generations but it's quite effective when accomplished
@@blazesmooth5573 smart guy lol
Why does Sandra Bullock keep wild animals as pets? You go girl!
I'm so done 😂😂
Kendra Lust lol
Not even close
Just sad Sandra Bullock always stay blindfolded, I think she is afraid to look at them or something...
TheBeteljuice haha she does look like her! 😆
What a beautiful home you have!! Love your Bobcats. I had a Nutria come to my home last year and Stayed for 8 months. He was a bit arrogant so I worked with him for several months. He and I became best friends. We would play ball in the pond. He liked to be loved. People couldnt believe I had a playful Nutria.
Mick and Melissa: a few broken bones in my hands
Bobcats: Hold my beer🍺.
Lmao
No that's abuse
*oh wait, you cant lol*
More like “Hold my animal intestines”
Hold my milk
*knock knock - anyone in the bathroom?
“MEOWWWWWW!”
😁
But a cougar goes:ahhhhhh (seriously search up cougar meow)
LOL this cracked me up, too funny!
*claw scratched throughs door*
👍
It’s no joke. I have a huge “normal” cat, one who has often been mistaken for a young bobcat. I came home once to find a battering ram had shattered my rear door. You could see where the thief had taken only a few steps in before leaving. (Had he taken another step, he would have seen some cash on a desk).
My cat was missing. He soon returned, tired but with a definite swagger. He had defended the nest!
Where do you live? ? Battering ram 😳😲
When do you live?
How do you know he had defended the nest? Are you now going to lie and claim there was blood everywhere and cc tv?
Why does one live?
@@dandaddalyon12 She doesn't need to claim anything further, until you've provided an alternative, more plausible explanation for why a thief would shatter the door, take two steps in, and then just walk away, leaving everything but the door untouched.
They are beautiful!!! Thanks for being such good bobcat parents!!❤️❤️
Yes they are. I love all cats - big and small.
They pee in the toilet, seems like the perfect pet for my family.
or it might be purrfect 🤷🏼♀️
Manny tech not so perfect they break your bones
@@zulfikar6215pee in toilet for broken bone? sounds like a good deal!
Until they eat your face.
@@cubiix1302 yeah thats a purrfect deal
Lovely people, and obviously very dedicated to looking after them. I pity the fool who tries to rob them as those two kitties look hella protective of mom and dad!
I pitty the fool hahahahahaahahaha ok man
Imagine rushing to the bathroom for a banger of a Taco Bell dump then having to wait on the Bobcat to get done first.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@Jay Neil They do, but it's delivered on silver platters.
lol taco bell dump omg i know
I'm sure there is more than one bathroom in the house so not an issue
@I’m being actively Shadowbanned Yeah exactly, Rich people don't eat Fast Food! Only Poor people and Middle Class does.
Wonderful story, and even though they’re basically wild animals, you’re doing the very best for them, that you can. They’re happy and healthy, and you love them, and they love you very much! It’s marvellous to see, that you also pay so much attention to their diet. You are excellent bobcat parents. I hope you have a wonderful and happy life with them for a very long time!
Those two Bobcats have a better lifestyle than me! I'm SO happy for them; I'm not jealous. I love the fact that they are loved; it makes my heart melt.
Those cats are fed better than I was when I was a kid growing up in the inner city.
these 2 have money or at least he does hmm i wonder what he does for a living hmmm
I have a snapping turtle that eats the same. Shimp, salmon, steak, chicken, and veggies and fruits of course as well. But NOOO bananas, they make him gassy, the first $350 vet bill i learned that
XD
this comment made me laugh lmao
Those cats are fed better and certainly more expensive than A LOT of people all over the world.
Training a bobcat to pee in the toilet is some next level stuff
They were not trained. They do their stuff on water and toilets have it. 0 training required.
Its more instinctual for them in this case, but it is possible to train a normal cat to do such too.
He have over 50 domestic cats since I was a child until I am 40 now. We only had 1 cat that did that. So I think is rare for domestic cats.
@@girlnotoftheworld2008 Well, everyone who watched this video and listened do as they told us so.
@@girlnotoftheworld2008 they literally said in the video that it was natural for them
Now if you could get them to flush the toilet everytime they go lol
@@muzikallyinklined99 You use your thumbs to flush? Lmao
I m sure with some tech upgrade owner can do that
Bill Gunderson when I'm out in public and have to pee I use my foot to flush the toilet and my shoes dont have thumbs nor do my feet .
Beside you don't need thumbs to flush a toilet
BILL GUNDERSON you use you thumbs??
Add an auto flush like you see in public restrooms.
I'm 70 and have had cats all my life, including a Bengal which is as close to wild as it gets without really being wild. I learned early on that you should NEVER play wrestle with cats, wild or domestic but especially wild. It teaches them to attack your hands when you all want to do is pet them. Always use toys.
Hello Merrylee how’s the weather over there
@@stevenhenry4127 he died of old age
@@smashb3766 lmao
In theory this is sound advice. I would imagine that the end result varies from cat to cat though. But I can see how it's best to err on the side of caution.
I agree. I was gonna say the same thing. Why on earth would they play wrestle with any cat?
I was like I want one until I heard broken bones
Yeah... next stage, hand nerves damages then petting the cat will have no sensations at all ... great 😂
Neji The Siberian Husky you shouldn’t own a pet
I actually missed that part. Plus I actually want a cheetah or another spotted cat. A cheetah because they're spotted but also pretty laid back. It's rare to get hurt by them even in the wild. They just aren't too that strong. A spotted cat because I've always loved that look.
But my only plans to ever get one is if there's an apocalypse. Then I'm adopting cheetahs.
As for just a spotted cat. There's Savannah's that have real wildcat blood in the 6-7+ generations back and my favorite ocicats which are spotted but without wildcat blood at all.
Still not getting them. Ocicats are very active and somewhat dog like. And Savannahs are also big strong active cats. It wouldn't be fair to have cat I can't keep up with.
So I'll stick to my housecats that are under 9pounds. They do enough damage to me anyway.
But I'll keep the dream of owning a big cat for an apocalypse. Or winning the lottery and then I wouldn't own it so much as pay the bills and hang out with it. With a big fence between us of course.
Same 😂😂😂
And I could do without the scars they mentioned too. Beautiful cats but not for me.
They are Magnificent Gorgeous Felines...Having 2 Bobcats as Pets Must be Such a Great Life Experience and Bring Much Happiness to You Guys in Your Home
"Did you piss on seat again!?"
"It was the cats!"
"No, it wasn't - they have better aim than you!"
Need to be seen man.
Sounds like my kids lol literally
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂💯💯💯💯💯💯
☠️
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wow- that lady looks EXACTLY like Sandra Bullock!
It is Sandra bullock
Mrs Frizzle no it isn’t
Her name is Melissa it’s not Sandra lol
Not Sandra Bullock but she does get that all the time.
fatbaldandhappy If Sandra Bullock were 20 years older & underwent major plastic surgery, a face lift, liposuction & Botox injections. To me, she looks like a cheap, plastic version of the lady stupid enough to marry Jessie James
I feel sorry for anyone who tries to break into their house
*Gun: lmao!*
Why?
They've declawed them..☹
Why?
@@MsSarab79 they declawed them? Cruel fuckers, how is declawing cats still even legal?
Very special relationship with these beautiful, intelligent creatures.
I have an animal that breaks my hand, cuts me, bites me, scratches me, gives me scabs, plays too rough.... let’s get two.
I see no children. That’s a good thing
Amen
Reminds me of that lady that had a pet orangutan until one day it ripped her face off.
@@gurgy3 wait what
@@ignacioterrazas5981 it was a pet chimpanzee that ripped the girls face off, orangutans are docile.
@@graysonwarwick2055 that’s crazy
Amazing that they can keep two bobcats peacefully. They’re normally very solitary and highly territorial.
You know how it is with animals. Once they are fed and their needs are met, they don't really care about much else.
These are young cats. It may change.
living in a home environment they don't have to worry about competition for females or safeguarding their hunting space... (so they can get along)
It's a big house, with cat trees and such. Seems like that's always the solution on the "My Cat From Hell" show. Catify the house.
The thing with cats is that they're mostly claustrophilic(having places where their back isn't vulnerable), have this weird instinctual rule about platforms of varying heights(having the first-strike advantage and social hierarchy), scratching for sharpening their tools(self-explanatory), etc. those specific little details that makes a cat feel secure and relieve that being territorial and trying to survive won't be an issue when you managed to check all those factors.
Learned those from firsthand experience, and made enough mistakes here and there to know what and what not to do around cats, even wild ones. Though I'm more of a dog person, cats give me a bit more of a challenge in terms of taming them, like I'm doing a jigsaw puzzle. But it's a fun journey nonetheless, and never regretted having both cats and dogs.
Me: closes my eyes while taking a bath, with my bobcat sitting on the rim of the bathtub.
Me: opens my eyes to my bobcat peeing in the tub
XD
Katy Phelan if you watch the video, the lady tells you that bobcats pee in any water source to hide their scent. So prey or predators don't know they are around.
Katy Phelan lol
Planet Art 😂😂😂
😂😄
Very similar to my 24 lb Maine Koon. Very loving and attentive.
Wow and the cat didn't piss all over the seat like I do👌
Are you like 4?
Ow that’s funny. Especially after 8 or 9 beers eh.
When a wild animal is more civilized than you.....
Robber breaks in: “It’s ok, they just have kitty”
Kitty: *breaks both hands*
Kitty: *rAWR*
thats chuck norris!!!!, lol
😂😂😂
One for each hand.
'you picked wrong house mf' - Bobcat
Well usually when people adopt wild animals like bobcats, they are usually rich assholes.
But this family is pretty cool with it all and giving these animals the respect they deserve which is nice
Still rich though
nofamilynofriendsnoproblems they are rescues and cannot be released back into the wild
@Jesse Gutierrez If you use your money to buy an exotic pet and don't really love it like this family loves their cat babies...yes.
@@0hermitworm love doesn't overcome a wild animal mauling you. Sorry. They are wild animals without the selective breeding that makes domestic pets what they are to humans today.
The lackadaisical attitude of them is bipolar to their caution and dietary care. Dunno if it is the editing or the fact she seems so much more blissfully unaware than her husband
0hermitworm LOVE? They treat them like play toys and thus the cats do the same to them. Neither are wildlife biologists. They're idiots.
love it… very well taken care of. they are safe and happy
These types of exotic pets really make me wonder what the human race could accomplish if we worked with nature rather than against it.
Humans are nature, there is no separation. Human behavior is the way it BECAUSE of nature, a result of evolution and adaptation to it's environment. Nature doesn't "work against" itself lmao. If you have a problem with human behavior, you have a problem with mother nature. She knows better than you, trust her
@@disco4535 Dude us humans are essentially a cancer onto this world, we take take take but we never give back, we cut down trees, destroy habitats, and devastate the climate. On top of that we choose to treat nature as something that is against us rather than something to be embraced, what I mean is we try to find ways to work around nature, when we could be domesticating exotic animals and treating them with respect, we also cast aside the problems with our current lifestyle as humans and as a result we spread malice in the world around us.
Then again, 90% of people who have pets in general cant take care of them properly anyways.
Well you see, in terms of survivability compared to other animals in the animal kingdom we are the slowest, have the worst eyesight and hearing get sick easily digest food terribly ect. Our brains is what keeps us alive. And if you think for a second that mother nature wont reclaim her lands youre wrong. We are doing more harm yes but we will eventually go extinct or very close to it because the resources we need will eventually run out.
@@Homeside301 We are a direct result of "mother nature", because we ARE nature. There is no separation. Human behavior is evolution, and is natural. Mother nature knows better than you.
For those unaware, I am a follow of this family and their bobcats on social media. These bobcats where bread in captivity and can never be released due to being declawed. Mick and Melissa rescued them from an animal rescue. If you follow their story they share everything, good or bad. They def do not promote having wild animals for pets for anyone who is not educated and commited.
Just wanted to share the facts because some of the comments on here and obviously from people who do not have the full story. Mick and Melissa, thank you for sharing you bobcats with us. They are lucky that you found them!
This article isn't helping their case. "They make the perfect pets"
www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6311399/amp/Texas-couple-share-home-two-BOBCATS-say-predators-make-perfect-pets.html
Rescues or not this is still going to prompt people to get them illegally.
I'm not buying the rescue story. NOT. BUYING. IT. I can nearly guarantee these pets were purchased. There's nothing wrong with that but EVERYTHING wrong with lying about it to make yourself look good.
I'm sure the person who edited this video was only thinking about the views he would get if he edited most of the stuff you just mentioned its a sad click baitie world out there!
@@melissasmith6762 then don't support Big Cat Rescue not only did the founder of Big Cat Rescue most likely murdered her husband and used her multi-million dollar resources to obstruct the investigation over 90% of the animals at that rescue are actually bought and purchased by her they're not real rescues.
@@lucifaerislifeandstuff5181 I know all about BCR.
I have a 14 year old bobtail pip and he is just the sweetest lil thing. He is such a big baby.
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Cool👍
It's older than me
Get a bull
@Shorty Remember, this video is the good side of having bob cats. it is a VERY risky animal to try and domesticate..
Absolutely gorgeous! And the bobcats are beautiful too.
Yes...we had a bobcat my parent bought at a game farm in florida. His name was Ceasar and he was my buddy. I was young, around 8-9 when we got him as a kitten. He slept in bed with me almost every night when he got a little older and yes, would poop and pee in the toilet. I'm 46 and still miss him.
That's so touching! You're a lucky guy. Did he get to live a long life? I am surprised they live so much longer than housecats. It's very tough when kitties pass.
Wow!
Spoiler: Sandra Bullock owns bobcats.
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No. Sydnee Steele
Surprise Surprise
I said the same thing, when I clicked the video lol
@@SK-wy9gl 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’ll back ya up on that one .
Their house is larger than my apartment building.
Well it's Texas... that house is probably $300,000...
Bro they down south don’t trip you can afford it lol
Its texas..., they probably pay for that house what i pay for a 2 bedroom house
Welcome to Texas
Na that house is a million dollar home in TX. How much I dont know exactly. At first glance I would estimate no less than 400k but after finishing the vid it's much higher. With that said, realestate in TX is very reasonable compared to other states. It is a very lovely home.
Wow these two are the definition of succesfull people
Is that Sandra Bullock twin? lol
I thought the same thing...
I wasn’t sure it WASNT her for half the video
More attractive twin lol
Rashad Marie same lol
Right!!! I thought the same thing!!!
Them: We’re gonna tell everybody “come see mah bobcat haha”
Everybody:
Singha beer rewiew
😂😂👍
Andiie Tee thank you ☺️
My uncle had Bobcats all the time. He would always raise them from a kitten and up and take them to the ranch to go play and walk them. They never hurt my family nor my uncle. I got scrapes and a few bites that caused scabs but that was only when I played when them to much and they got energetic.
They were amazing pets.
Also they were perfectly happy having their nails clipped every month. And we would give them bones chicken for their teeth to dull a little
DIEGO Garcia r/thathappened
@@veerlawrence9215 r/thatreallyhappened
Love me some reddit
where did he get it
@@sophiagalvan7036 he found a orphaned bobcat kitten in a stack of hay. He left it there thinking it was going to be picked up froma momma. It never did so he took it in. Years later he bred it with another domesticated bobcat and got kittens and so on
"they love hard and they play hard " The truest statement ever. Willie our buddy has sent me to hospital twice. Not malicious just over stimmed. My family asks why have something that is so dangerous , the quick answer is mutual trust and they haven't heard him trying to purr.
Melissa: *They pee in the toilet!*
Me: *SQUEAKING*
Probs have their own bathroom in the massive house
Fortnite Clips x actually my cat used to pee in toilet as well..I don’t know how they can do it..
If they wanna impress me, they have to wipe and flush, as well......oh, and scrub the bowl every once in awhile.
They don’t emphasize enough that these bobcats are rescued. They were never going to be able to live in the wild. On her ig she mentions almost weekly that while she loves her bobcats, they are a ton of work and people should not acquire them as pets.
Yes because everyone needs to know common sense. Everyone on RUclips is ready to jump down anything that's positive because they're so miserable. I'd like to see any of those miserable witches do anything remotely humanitarian.
What's her ig?
allen eire it’s melissamade. She’s a beach body coach so her ig is basically fitness inspo and their bob cats
Also.. bobcats are loners with big areas to cover - so having two in small space isn't normal for them at all.
@SaleucamiLike children, or any other animal, the more you put effort into training/teaching them. showing love to them, and care, the more you can expect that they are safe pets. It works the same for children.
Bobcats once bond with you, they become super loyal, but by the same token, they become possessive of owning you. It's best not to have other animals in the house and best with small family. You will belong to them, and their love is immense.
They're EXTREMELY sharp, intelligent, responsive and fast thinker. Respect them and give them space.
I love cats, especially the larger ones
But is it wise or acceptable to actually own them?
They are beautiful!! Being toilet trained is definitely a plus.
cats 101, never use your hands as toys lol.
love those cats. you guys are fortunate.
Jon W .. you forgot to mention that, that rule applies to pussies.
You aren't kidding! I learned that for sure with my snowshoe Siamese. She was the WORST KITTEN EVER. She turned into a sweet grown cat eventually.
Cats and dogs LOL
Had to scroll too far for this comment -.-
Their meals in a day is fancier than my own 😫
Same...
@@MFWarMonger for Americans perhaps...elsewhere its more expensive; there ARE countries OTHER than the USA, you know...
If you follow her on Instagram, @a_bobcats_tale, you will see that they have been rescued from a sanctuary. They put a lot of love and effort into helping those babies have a wonderful life instead of living in a sanctuary. They cannot be re-released. Just follow them and you will see for yourself instead of jumping to conclusions after a 4 minute window into their whole life.
But at least in a sanctuary or zoo they can live more naturally then being confined to a house.
That is a releif! I wish they had mentioned that in the video. I would have enjoyed ot more if i had known that.
Alena Gallardo hey go easy on them. Everyone jumps to conclusions lol. Also what's your number lol
Sanctuary for them is jail they got a better life now and much safer as well wake up to yourself donut
@@Christizm this is 1 in a million. These people are the extreme exception. 99.9% of bobcats (excluding this specific situation with very rich, very skilled caretakers) would do better in a sanctuary than a private home.
A lot of these people bashing sanctuaries I noticed haven't even owned a housecat nor even interacted with a bobcat.
They are beautiful! Thank you for sharing.
They pee in toilets, and for that reason, I'M IN!!
Me:aw its so beautiful
Video:"Broken bo-"
Also me: ah hell naw-💀
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These pets aren't for pussies 😺
"They dont really hurt us.. but we used to have two young children... :( "
They're so tame. when i was a kid we found a kitten on our front porch we had it for a year it got to the size of your two so we took it to the vet come to find out it was a lynx. we weren't allowed to keep it since we lived in the city
Omg that's awesome!
vincent stotler for a 5,000-7000 dollar lynx cat I would have chanced it
@@walterlangkowski4723 lol right. no one has to know loll
but where would they go to the vet.
When they play the way they do, they also teach you guys so keep that in mind. When you think they go rough they are training you to what they know.
When she laughed off "the little scratches and bites and a few little broken bones in our hands". 😂😂😂
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Right lol. I was looking for this comment.
You don’t share a house with your cat.
Your cat owns the house.
A cell
How would you like it if I stuck u outside, and they could get sick by cold. Btw rabies are real
Cats can live indoors very happily, particularly if they've been inside since they were kittens, but they do have some particular requirements. As they don't have access to the outdoors, owners should ensure their indoor cats are stimulated and still lead an active lifestyle.
That’s what I’m saying.
@S cell Animals are affected by the cold and snow just as much as we are. If you live in the South, fine. But if you live anywhere that has an actual winter, then you don't want your pets outside every day. In northern places, temperatures can dip into the negatives; just recently, much of the Northeast suffered temperatures of -5 to -15 with wind chill values of -30 and below. Never leave your pet out in weather like that, especially if it's snowing too.
@S cell why, my cats enjoy being in the house and outside, there is nothing wrong with having a cat in the house, so why not just cry and whine about something that will make you actually raise awarness and not bring annoyance to yourself, and no when they are outside I do let them in the minute they scratch at the door.
Oh, every once in a while we wake up in the morning and one of our limbs has been amputated, but they were only playing. We love our bobcats.
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Lol
They're so charming. And even toilet trained, so no litter boxes to deal with. The purrfect pet. But I still love the average house cat and dogs too.
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I am happy with our two girl kitties.
Hello Denise how are you doing today
Cute , but I stick to my little cats.
Butters The Bean
Same.
It’s Butters!
same
Whimp
Lol same
#1 advice to new cat owners: NEVER play with your cat with your hands, the hands should never be a toy!
Came looking for this comment. Very basic rule of owning cats, that they are not following.
Patrick Rose lol this is such stupid advice I can’t even
Care to explain why
@@SM-ft2jv
Don't Use Your Hands as Toys
The association your cat has with your hands should only be that they are used for gentle petting and holding. If they are also viewed as toys, it can lead to a painful injury.
R C makes sense thanks
*a couple broken bones but no biggie*
*laughs about it*
Usually can grow up to 4.6 feet
😂😂😂
You KNOW they love them when they don't care if they get thier bones broken
That's my reaction
What great people to care of those beautiful creatures ...
She said she’s got a couple of broken bones on her hand?!.... Bye Boris, I’ll stick with a Siamese kitten!
Same I’m good...
i think they horseplay with them way too much n that happens.. benji the bobcat was very docile with his owner and son almost gentle n sweet but he didnt horseplay with him either... but then again these bobcats are juveniles as well....
joshua lee Couldn't agree more with you Joshua. These two rile up these cats and do everything wrong psychologically with them. These cats see them as play toys and thus don't respect them. It's all about how the humans set the tone with the animals.
@@mkeuphoria
bobcat is wild animal to begin with and not domestic.. So yeah
She also said... They never hurt us
Beautiful cats!
Wow...they pee in the toilet! That’s great!
They must have used ' City Kitty' from Shark Tank to train them
That sounds like a stock reply from an NPC 😂
Kosala W. Abayagunawardene I know of regular tiger cats that one day just started to do that! When I heard peeing & the door was open to the bathroom, I thought someone was in the house my friend was house sitting for! She explained it was the cats! 😳 I was so amazed & bewildered! Had I not heard it, I wouldn’t have believed it!
Yup, you never have to clean the cat litter again.
Do they poop there too?
My only question: What is your occupation??
She makes organic feather dusters and he builds LEGO boxes. Annual Budget for bobcats: $15k
Successful actor. Sandra Bullock. You may have scene her in film.
SuperAlfaDogg lmao that’s not Sandra Bullock
@@hardlandsomarriba3800 just messin' with ya
Whatever it is.... It's working out for them.
I'm sure there are so many people out there that would say "they are wild animals" or "they belong in the wild".... I say good on you, they are clearly loved and love you back.... I have never met a cat that did not choose it's people, these two have clearly chosen you.... Thank you for sharing....
*rips off fingers*
Tis' just a flesh wound