Rufus, a nutered male bobcat, and Biggie (Big Foot) a male Canadian Lynx are the best of friends. They came to us as a pair, the owner did not want to separate them. Another enclosure had to be built fast, we had only a few weeks to get one up and some what functioning.

Rufus had a severe case of ear mites that went untreated and he ended up with him scratching his ears until they became deformed and now lay almost flat against his head. Despite his looks he is by far the sweetest natured bobcat. He comes running when he sees people, wanting attention and to be petted. He can never get enough attention. Beware though Rufus as sweet as he is never misses the opportunity to pee on people when they least expect it. If he can't get you he will turn and pee on his best buddy Biggie.

Rufus and Biggie are good buddies, you can always find them together, above Biggie and Rufus spend their time together on the platform in the alcove, their favorite spot to spend the day sleeping and grooming each other.

Biggie & Rufus  have only been with us since June 2003. But they have adapted very well. Their favorite spot is the top platform under the roof in the heat of the day. They spend most of the day in the 8x8 alcove on the upper platform under the misters .

Phoebe has been moved in with the boys and it is Rufus's mission to spend at least an hour a day tormenting her. He makes it a point to go her direction and get her growling, he knows what he is doing, because the minute I yell his name he drops his head and turns around and waddles away from her. If it wasn't so cute it would make you mad, but he is the class clown here. Below Rufus waddles down the log and to the right their both patiently waiting for attention or the opportunity to pee on someone new.

The boys needed to be placed, again I got a call asking if I would take them, again I said yes. Rufus is a people cat he loves people and attention and we are glad to have him here as a permanent resident at Walk on the Wildside, although I think Phoebe wouldn't care if he left.