RJ's “story” began when he was discovered by a truck driver on the side of the road near Los Angeles as a tiny and severely ill kitten. The driver decided to take him home, initially believing that RJ was a domestic kitten. However, it was only later that he realized RJ was actually a bobcat and made the decision to surrender him.
Upon receiving RJ, the animal rescue recognized that he had already experienced too much human contact, which would hinder his ability to survive in the wild if released. He was most likely a captive bred cat. Consequently, they determined that RJ's best future lay in a lifetime home at Lions Tigers & Bears.
Discovery and Rescue (March 2008): RJ was found on the side of the road near Los Angeles by a truck driver as a severely ill kitten, only a few weeks old.
Surrender (May 2008): After initially mistaking RJ for a domestic kitten, the truck driver realized he was a bobcat and surrendered him to animal rescue for proper care.
Determination of His Future: The animal rescue determined that RJ had been exposed to too much human interaction, making him unsuitable for release into the wild. They suspected he was a captive-bred bobcat.
Permanent Home at Lions Tigers & Bears: Lions Tigers & Bears welcomed RJ to their sanctuary, providing him a safe, lifelong home. The team also speculated that RJ's friendly behavior and unique characteristics were evidence of captive breeding, highlighting the larger issue of private ownership of wild animals.
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