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catbyte

(36,782 posts) Fri Apr 11, 2025, 08:03 AM Apr 11

He Was Kept As Someone's Pet For Over A Year

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He Was Kept As Someone's Pet For Over A Year (Original Post) catbyte Apr 11 OP

Good morning................... Lovie777 Apr 11 #1

Beautiful animal that deserves to be free. But, I hope he will be able to instinctively hunt... hlthe2b Apr 11 #2

Most of my house cats have been good hunters despite being fed every day. lark Apr 11 #3

He's actually at a Jaguar sanctuary so he's not in the wild -- it just looks like it. catbyte Apr 11 #5

That makes it even better. red dog 1 Apr 11 #7

Absolutely beautiful animal Ferryboat Apr 11 #4

He's gorgeous! red dog 1 Apr 11 #6

Lovie777

(18,071 posts)

1. Good morning...................

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 08:09 AM

Apr 11

I love happy stories.

hlthe2b

(109,236 posts)

2. Beautiful animal that deserves to be free. But, I hope he will be able to instinctively hunt...

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 08:48 AM

Apr 11

and not be attracted to other humans in the future. It is a risky proposition for those raised in captivity...

lark

(24,919 posts)

3. Most of my house cats have been good hunters despite being fed every day.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 11, 2025, 10:32 AM

Apr 11

My present boy caught a big squirrel and had a HUGE woodpecker in his grasp but the bird got away - thankfully! His teeth had to be pulled due to his gum disease so his hunting days are over but he still chases insects. I'd bet his instincts kick in quickly when he gets hungry.