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Obi-Wan Pinobi · 10-30-2008, 09:49 PM

Tonight's news had a report that a 200 lb mountain lion

has been sighted in our neighborhood. We're not out in a rural area either -- we're in a highly populated suburban area right outside the city. The largest thing we've heard reported before this is a fox.

We have four small dogs that need to go outside to do their business. The only protection in the back yard is a standard chain link fence about 3 feet tall. I usually go out with them, but I'm no match for a mountain lion.

Any suggestions from anyone on how to keep them safe until this thing is caught? DW Lauri is really stressed out about this right now.

KirstenB · 10-30-2008, 09:54 PM

OMG, I saw a picture of the mountain lion on channel 12!!! I saw a small black bear in our yard this summer, and made the mistake of telling my siblings. Now every time they see me, they joke on me. At least you have evidence!!

All I can say is go out there with the dogs. Most wild animals will avoid humans. I hope they catch it soon. I can't believe it's roaming in such a suburban area.

bsnyder · 10-30-2008, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Pinobi

Tonight's news had a report that a 200 lb mountain lion

has been sighted in our neighborhood. We're not out in a rural area either -- we're in a highly populated suburban area right outside the city. The largest thing we've heard reported before this is a fox.

We have four small dogs that need to go outside to do their business. The only protection in the back yard is a standard chain link fence about 3 feet tall. I usually go out with them, but I'm no match for a mountain lion.

Any suggestions from anyone on how to keep them safe until this thing is caught? DW Lauri is really stressed out about this right now.

Shotgun?

freckles and boo · 10-30-2008, 09:55 PM

Invest in a tall, covered dog run right at the door?

gmboy95 · 10-30-2008, 09:56 PM

As a city kid........RUn LIKE HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C.Ann · 10-30-2008, 09:58 PM

Take them out - one at a time - on a leash.. You may have to let them do their "business" a little closer to the house than you normally would, but it's better than them (or you) getting mauled and/or killed by a mountain lion!!

Good luck - and be safe!!

KyraS · 10-30-2008, 09:59 PM

Goodness where did it come from? I like Bet's idea!

MyManGoofy! · 10-30-2008, 10:00 PM

I grew up hiking in the Rocky Mountains. We were always told to make noise - lots of noise if you thought there might be a mountain lion nearby. Unless the cat is starving to death - they tend to run away from the confrontation. However, my dad and uncles always carried a large walking stick to use "just in case".

Mr Man · 10-30-2008, 10:04 PM

Stay inside as much as possible until they catch/kill the cat.....and whatever you do.........do not look like food........

When I was young, we lived in Mountain Lion territory and my Mom told me once that I was playing in our back yard with my two brothers (we were all between 2yrs and 5 years old)......and she looked out the kitchen window at us......and saw a mountain lion crouched 50ft away from us in the "prowlin' for a kill" pose.........

She about died........and came and got us.......

Yeah, kinda anti-climactic (which I believe this mountain lion in your parts will be also). People are generally too much trouble for these cats (some of us have "boom-sticks).....now small dogs?

They may have a problem.

Obi-Wan Pinobi · 10-30-2008, 10:09 PM

There's speculation that it's somebody's illegal pet that got loose.

I'm always outside with the dogs when they go out. No shotgun, just a sword right inside the door and a long piece of conduit kept outside as a just in case.

What makes it bad is that we're at the edge of the subdivision with a creek bed and wooded area. It's not like we're in the middle completely surrounded by houses and lights.

Obi-Wan Pinobi · 10-30-2008, 10:13 PM

KirstenB, not sure what part of Richmond you're in but the sighting was only about a mile from Stony Point Fashion Park, the dog-friendly mall. I hope they know about this and are taking precautions.

Keira1387 · 10-30-2008, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.Ann

Take them out - one at a time - on a leash.. You may have to let them do their "business" a little closer to the house than you normally would, but it's better than them (or you) getting mauled and/or killed by a mountain lion!!

Good luck - and be safe!!

I agree!!!

mfd25wife · 10-30-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Pinobi

Tonight's news had a report that a 200 lb mountain lion

has been sighted in our neighborhood. We're not out in a rural area either -- we're in a highly populated suburban area right outside the city. The largest thing we've heard reported before this is a fox.

We have four small dogs that need to go outside to do their business. The only protection in the back yard is a standard chain link fence about 3 feet tall. I usually go out with them, but I'm no match for a mountain lion.

Any suggestions from anyone on how to keep them safe until this thing is caught? DW Lauri is really stressed out about this right now.

It might be gross to some, but I would lay down newpapers for the dogs until it was captured. It would just be too much of a risk to me.

lovetoscrap · 10-30-2008, 10:32 PM

YIKES! I am sure Lauri is beside herself.

I have no idea but I agree with the things posted here. Anyone know if Mace/Pepperspray might be helpful??? I am thinking I would be carrying that with me to go out if it could at least give you time to grab the dog and escape. I agree with only going out with one at a time.

Obi-Wan Pinobi · 10-30-2008, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mfd25wife

It might be gross to some, but I would lay down newpapers for the dogs until it was captured. It would just be too much of a risk to me.

Well, luckily the oldest dog already wears something because she's become incontinent so if she has an accident, we are covered. The other two girls have the same type deal that they wear when they are in heat. I guess they could wear those for number 1. Then we will only need the papers for Reilly and for number 2.

I'm hoping this is cleared up before tomorrow night. I'd hate to see a bunch of kids Trick or Treating with a Mountain Lion nearby. We just called a former employee of DW Lauri's that lives a street over from where it was sighted and she didn't know anything about it because she didn't watch the news today.

10-30-2008, 09:49 PM	#1
Obi-Wan Pinobi Jedi moderator who likes to live on the edge Master potato masher Rop it! Rop it! Must obey MeanLaureen Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 9,746	Mountain lion reported in our neighborhood - Update Page 2 Tonight's news had a report that a 200 lb mountain lion has been sighted in our neighborhood. We're not out in a rural area either -- we're in a highly populated suburban area right outside the city. The largest thing we've heard reported before this is a fox. We have four small dogs that need to go outside to do their business. The only protection in the back yard is a standard chain link fence about 3 feet tall. I usually go out with them, but I'm no match for a mountain lion. Any suggestions from anyone on how to keep them safe until this thing is caught? DW Lauri is *really* stressed out about this right now. __________________ Matthew Transportation Board Moderator and Tech Support Team Member

10-30-2008, 09:55 PM	#4
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10-30-2008, 09:56 PM	#5
gmboy95 Go Patriots!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Norton, Ma. Posts: 2,278	As a city kid........RUn LIKE HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ DVC Member VWL, OKW, HH!!! Since 2001

10-30-2008, 09:58 PM	#6
C.Ann We'll remember when... No time for green bananas When the going gets tough, she gets the Palmolive!! If I knew we were going to be graded here, I might try harder Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 27,301	Take them out - one at a time - on a leash.. You may have to let them do their "business" a little closer to the house than you normally would, but it's better than them (or you) getting mauled and/or killed by a mountain lion!! Good luck - and be safe!! __________________ C.Ann ----------------- "Life ain't always beautiful.....but it's a beautiful ride." "We won't be sad, we'll be glad for all the life we've had and we'll remember when...."

10-30-2008, 09:59 PM	#7
KyraS DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,019	Goodness where did it come from? I like Bet's idea! __________________ Kyra

10-30-2008, 09:54 PM	#2
KirstenB Mom to "the nibbler" Baby Donor Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Richmond, VA USA Posts: 3,672	OMG, I saw a picture of the mountain lion on channel 12!!! I saw a small black bear in our yard this summer, and made the mistake of telling my siblings. Now every time they see me, they joke on me. At least you have evidence!! All I can say is go out there with the dogs. Most wild animals will avoid humans. I hope they catch it soon. I can't believe it's roaming in such a suburban area.

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10-30-2008, 10:00 PM	#8
MyManGoofy! DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in a hut by the sea Posts: 1,134	I grew up hiking in the Rocky Mountains. We were always told to make noise - lots of noise if you thought there might be a mountain lion nearby. Unless the cat is starving to death - they tend to run away from the confrontation. However, my dad and uncles always carried a large walking stick to use "just in case". __________________ "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." ~ MLK

10-30-2008, 10:04 PM	#9
Mr Man World's Worst FASTPASS strategist Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 3,859	Stay inside as much as possible until they catch/kill the cat.....and whatever you do.........do not look like food........ When I was young, we lived in Mountain Lion territory and my Mom told me once that I was playing in our back yard with my two brothers (we were all between 2yrs and 5 years old)......and she looked out the kitchen window at us......and saw a mountain lion crouched 50ft away from us in the "prowlin' for a kill" pose......... She about died........and came and got us....... Yeah, kinda anti-climactic (which I believe this mountain lion in your parts will be also). People are generally too much trouble for these cats (some of us have "boom-sticks).....now small dogs? They may have a problem.

10-30-2008, 10:09 PM	#10
Obi-Wan Pinobi Jedi moderator who likes to live on the edge Master potato masher Rop it! Rop it! Must obey MeanLaureen Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 9,746	There's speculation that it's somebody's illegal pet that got loose. I'm always outside with the dogs when they go out. No shotgun, just a sword right inside the door and a long piece of conduit kept outside as a just in case. What makes it bad is that we're at the edge of the subdivision with a creek bed and wooded area. It's not like we're in the middle completely surrounded by houses and lights. __________________ Matthew Transportation Board Moderator and Tech Support Team Member

10-30-2008, 10:13 PM	#11
Obi-Wan Pinobi Jedi moderator who likes to live on the edge Master potato masher Rop it! Rop it! Must obey MeanLaureen Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 9,746	KirstenB, not sure what part of Richmond you're in but the sighting was only about a mile from Stony Point Fashion Park, the dog-friendly mall. I hope they know about this and are taking precautions. __________________ Matthew Transportation Board Moderator and Tech Support Team Member

10-30-2008, 10:32 PM	#14
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