Officials say the bobcat was discovered at a home in Arizona when the homeowner returned from work.
Screenshot of the Arizona Game and Fish Department
An Arizona homeowner came upon an unexpected house guest — a bobcat — when they arrived home from work, officials say.
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The Arizona Game & Fish Department said the San Manuel homeowner discovered the bobcat lounging in a dog bed in their home on Monday, March 6. Pictures shared by the department showed the bobcat looking straight at the unsuspecting homeowner.
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The homeowner believes the bobcat entered the home through a doggy door, but it escaped before officers arrived.
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Bobcats are common throughout Arizona and are most active around sunset and sunrise, officials say.
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Arizona Game & Fish officials said it’s not rare to find one napping in a backyard, but it’s less likely to find one inside your home.
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“Bobcats may visit an area to find food, water, shelter or the space they need to live,” officials said, adding that the animals rarely attack people.
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San Manuel is about 125 miles southeast of Phoenix.
