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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist
PS.. Emma in my profile pic, is an adult boxer. Was the cat about that size?
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Yes, it was about the size of your boxer.
It wasn't a panther or a cougar or a bobcat as I have seen many of them in the wilds of California. We camphosted in the Sinkyone Wilderness for 12 years. Panthers/cougars/mountain lions have very long tails. Also the hind quarters were noticeable taller than the front quarters (much like a Cheeta). All the bobcats I've seen are spotted, have longish thick coats with a "rough" at the neck. This one was tawny coloured and smooth coated.
Unfortunately he would wait for a picture. The crows were definitely warning of danger and followed the cat flying around and making a racket. By judging from where the crows flew, the cat must have gone between the houses, crossed the street and headed into OB golf course.
I guess this will just be one of those "mystery" animals unless he is seen again sometime by someone with a camera handy. Thanks for all your comments.