A Douglas County resident recently caught a bobcat roaming through their yard on video.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife shared it on X on Sept. 2. According to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, it has received bobcat sightings from Highlands Ranch to Castle Rock.

“While they may look calm and majestic, remember – bobcats are wild animals and should never be approached,” DCSO’s X post reads.

The DCSO also posted the following public safety reminders:

• Keep your distance – admire wildlife from afar
• Don’t leave food, water bowls, or pet food outside, which can attract wildlife
• Keep pets close and supervised, especially in the early morning and evening hours when bobcats are most active
• If you encounter a bobcat, make yourself appear large, make noise, and slowly back away

“We’re lucky to live in a county where wildlife is part of daily life  – let’s keep it safe for both them and us,” the DCSO said.

Learn more about bobcats and how to coexist with them here.

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