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Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
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18 abandoned rabbits found by dumpster in Golden
DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies are looking for tips after finding 18 domestic rabbits, including two litters of babies, abandoned by a dumpster in Golden. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said on May 10, deputies found 18 domestic rabbits abandoned in cages by a dumpster at 15730 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd in Golden. This is west of the West Pleasant View neighborhood. Orangutan escapes exhibit after a 'malfunction' at Denver Zoo Deputies found six juvenile rabbits, seven younger baby rabbits with their mother, a few adult female rabbits and one male. A body camera video of the rescue was posted on the sheriff's office Facebook, showing deputies moving the rabbits into a cruiser to find a better home, rather than a dumpster. 'This isn't how responsible pet ownership works, and it's illegal,' the sheriff's office said in a Facebook post. The sheriff's office is asking people to call 303-271-5070 if they recognize these rabbits or if they have a tip. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
UPI
6 days ago
- UPI
Watch: Bobcat found inside Colorado home 'not impressed' by lasers
May 30 (UPI) -- Sheriff's deputies called to remove a bobcat from inside a Colorado resident's living room attempted to get the animal to chase lasers, but the feline was "not impressed." The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to a Ken Caryl home where a resident found a bobcat hiding behind their TV. "Cats and dogs chase laser pointers, but this bobcat was not impressed," the sheriff's office said on social media. "When it wandered into a Ken Caryl home and cozied up behind the TV, our deputies thought outside the box -- trying their Taser's green lasers to coax it out. The bobcat's verdict? Not interested." The bobcat eventually "left at its own pace" through the back door, which had been left open for it. "Guess some intruders just aren't dazzled by our high-tech tricks," the post said.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Deputies try laser pointer on bobcat in Colorado home: ‘Cats are all the same'
The Brief A bobcat entered a home in Ken Caryl, Colorado, and climbed onto a living room shelf. Deputies used laser pointers in an attempt to lure the animal down. The bobcat wasn't impressed and left the home on its own through the back door. Deputies in Jefferson County, Colorado, tried an unconventional method to deal with a wild intruder—a bobcat that had taken up temporary residence in a family's living room. The animal had climbed onto a shelf near a television inside a home in Ken Caryl, part of the Denver metro area. When officers arrived on May 22, they decided to see if a tried-and-true feline favorite might work: the laser pointer. The backstory The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office shared video footage on X (formerly Twitter) showing deputies pointing green laser sights from their Tasers around the living room in an attempt to lure the bobcat off the shelf. "Well, I'm going to see if he chases the laser. I don't know, cats like lasers," one deputy can be heard saying. Another voice replies, "It's not a normal cat." The first deputy jokes back, "Cats are all the same. They all like the same thing." What they're saying In a post on X, Jeffco Sheriff called the attempt an example of "thinking outside the box" and humorously concluded, "The bobcat's verdict? Not interested." The animal eventually left on its own through the back door. "Guess some intruders just aren't dazzled by our high-tech tricks," the sheriff's office wrote. Why you should care Encounters between humans and wildlife are becoming more common in suburban areas like Ken Caryl, especially as development encroaches on natural habitats. While this story had a peaceful ending, wildlife officials generally recommend not interacting with wild animals and contacting authorities for safe removal. The Source This report is based on a May 22 post from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on X, which included video footage and commentary about the bobcat encounter. The event occurred in Ken Caryl, Colorado, and no injuries were reported. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bobcat Wanders Into Colorado Home and Sets Up Shop Like He Owns the Joint
Bobcat Wanders Into Colorado Home and Sets Up Shop Like He Owns the Joint originally appeared on PetHelpful. For most people, a home invasion is one of the scariest experiences imaginable. However, for one homeowner in Colorado, it turned into one of the most unforgettable moments of her life. Footage from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office shows what happened when the wrong kind of cat wandered into Amy Shelly's home in Ken Caryl. She had left her back door open on the evening of May 21, thinking that her pet cat, Meatball, would come back indoors, but when she heard a crash downstairs, she found an angry bobcat instead. The wild cat made itself comfortable behind Amy's TV, but the incident only got more bizarre once police arrived. The way they tried to coax the cat back outside was absolutely priceless! LOL, these officers are having too much fun with this! After a stressful day of work, this is precisely the type of call most officers would love to have. It's like getting paid to play with an animal! "The human instinct to go 'here kitty kitty' with a bobcat that could tear their throat out will never not amaze me," commenter Ekko joked. They wouldn't be saying that if the cat actually did come to them!As other viewers pointed out, the most effective way to corral a loose cat tends to be simpler than you may think. Just grab a box! In the end, however, they didn't even need to use this trick; the unbothered bobcat simply walked out the back door on its own accord a few hours later. This "very aggressive cat distribution system" left Amy and the officers who helped her with an unforgettable memory, but it's also a great reminder not to leave doors open unattended, especially if you live in a rural area. You never know who may wander inside! Fortunately, the bobcat didn't cause any damage or hurt anyone (or itself) during the adventure. All that came out of this strange wildlife encounter was a wild memory and a viral video. Looking for more PetHelpful updates? Follow us on YouTube for more entertaining videos. Or, share your own adorable pet by submitting a video, and sign up for our newsletter for the latest pet updates and tips. Bobcat Wanders Into Colorado Home and Sets Up Shop Like He Owns the Joint first appeared on PetHelpful on May 29, 2025 This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on May 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
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Man located in Watertown charged with failing to register as sex offender in Lewis County
May 29—LOWVILLE — A former Oregon man who recently moved to Lewis County has been charged with failing to register as a sex offender. Benjamin R. Schmult, 60, whose last known address was 7781 Adams Hill Road, Lowville, was charged with the offense Wednesday by Lewis County sheriff's deputies. Deptuies said in a statement that Schmult moved May 2 to the town of New Bremen from Oregon, where he had failed to complete a 10-year parole sentence. He had contacted the New York State Sex Offender Registry, but failed to change his address and failed to register social media accounts, according to deputies. He is registered as a Level 3 sex offender in Oregon, but failed to contact the New York registry to be assigned a level. Deputies said Schmult was unable to be located at the Adams Hill address since May 20 and further investigation revealed he was using aliases such as Robert, Neb and Bryan throughout the area. Lewis County investigators, assisted by the Watertown City Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, located Schmult at the Love's Travel Stop in the town of Pamelia where he was apprehended. Deputies said he had been living in his 2004 Ford Focus station wagon at the travel stop for between three and four weeks. Deputies said further investigation revealed Schmult has an active arrest warrant from Oregon, but the state declined extradition. He was arraigned in New Bremen Town Court and ordered held without bail at the Lewis County Jail.
