[MoeVonB61]

Just a warning to all to keep your pets inside. Our cat escaped Christmas Eve and has not been back. Spoke to the Florida Fish and Wildlife today. I learned its Coyote mating season so they are on the move". One was spotted in Collier. We had also seen one in the traffic circle near Rohan last summer when heading out at 5AM to go fishing. ALSO, there have been reports of Bobcat sightings in Briar Meadow and near preserve in Rio Ponderosa!! Food sources are getting scarce because of all the land being developed.

[PugMom]

can you give a description of your pet? we can keep an eye out. last week i saw a VERY well fed gray cat in the Creekside parking lot. he had a collar, but was too skittish to get near

[MoeVonB61]

My cat is the typical all black, domestic short-haired and big.

[MoeVonB61]

My cat is a big black domestic short-haired. He was about 15-16 pounds when he left. He's got green eyes and his LT top ear is notched NOT clipped and he is of course, neutered. He a shy cat unless he knows and trusts you and that is gained through feeding him. Then he starts getting VERY affectionate. Many of his pictures are on the facebook Site "Lost Pets of the Villages". His name is Harry. THANK YOU!

[PugMom]

thanks, will hold out hope Harry is reunited with you soon

[camaguey48]

Originally Posted by mrich61

Just a warning to all to keep your pets inside. Our cat escaped Christmas Eve and has not been back. Spoke to the Florida Fish and Wildlife today. I learned its Coyote mating season so they are on the move". One was spotted in Collier. We had also seen one in the traffic circle near Rohan last summer when heading out at 5AM to go fishing. ALSO, there have been reports of Bobcat sightings in Briar Meadow and near preserve in Rio Ponderosa!! Food sources are getting scarce because of all the land being developed.

The wildlife is running out of room and they have become more aggressive. I have read complaints about coyotes, gators and bobcats sightings. We have encroached on their environment so what did we expect? A coyote ripped through my friend's lanai to get at his cat. It was a gruesome scene. Use common sense.

[PugMom]

excellent example of why not to leave pets unattended in the lanai

[RaunchyRich]

Sorry to hear about your cat , but the Bobcats in the area are multiplying because of the food source! I'm hoping they get the opossum , that runs around my area! God bless all of us

[Gullwing]

That opossum eats hundreds of ticks.

[cathiehines]

Don't give up on your cat returning. Keep putting out food front and back. My friend's cat has been missing since 12/7 and returned home last night. She never gave up and put food out every night. Hope you find yours. Post a picture on Nextdoor and here. Amazing how much help your neighbors will be.

[Zipcat]

Opossums are our friends.

[Cranford61]

Originally Posted by mrich61

Just a warning to all to keep your pets inside. Our cat escaped Christmas Eve and has not been back. Spoke to the Florida Fish and Wildlife today. I learned its Coyote mating season so they are on the move". One was spotted in Collier. We had also seen one in the traffic circle near Rohan last summer when heading out at 5AM to go fishing. ALSO, there have been reports of Bobcat sightings in Briar Meadow and near preserve in Rio Ponderosa!! Food sources are getting scarce because of all the land being developed.

Free roaming cats kill billions of song birds every year. I’m rooting for the coyotes and any other cat killers to protect our ever diminishing bird population.

[PugMom]

i've spread the word on this end of town. i'm not sure where you live, but yesterday i was out with my daughter over on 301 near mlk blvd., when she spotted a large black cat with collar strolling near Hardee's (of all places, lol). this cat did not appear afraid of the area.

[PugMom]

oh Cranford, how mean can you be?? jeez! what if the pet escapes or accidentally let out? this pet parent has feelings--thanks for raining on THIS parade. most uncool of you, sad to say

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by camaguey48

The wildlife is running out of room and they have become more aggressive. I have read complaints about coyotes, gators and bobcats sightings. We have encroached on their environment so what did we expect? A coyote ripped through my friend's lanai to get at his cat. It was a gruesome scene. Use common sense.

“ The wildlife is running out of room and they have become more aggressive. ”

Please sight your source for this statement.