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WERC's Bobcat Rehabilitation Video

In 1994, W.E.R.C. developed its ground-breaking, world-renowned bobcat kitten program to ensure that single bobcat orphans do not become habituated during their time in care. The program helps socialize the orphan and reinforces bobcat behavior, such as hunting and stalking techniques, while ensuring that when the bobcat is released back to its native habitat, it will steer clear of humans.

See the video showing Bobcat rehibilitation

The bobcat "mommy" de-odorizes herself by rubbing herbs all over her clothes and hair, gets into a full-body costume that has been scented with bobcat urine, puts on heavy gloves, and places a big, furry bobcat mask on her head. Never uttering any sounds, she walks on all fours, feeding the kitten, cleaning up, and then playing "chase-the-mouse", "attack the twig", and other favorite bobcat games.

Bobcat Mom with Morro & Fresno

hi there Watch our video of two bobcat kittens, Morro and Fresno--seen here with their surrogate mom--are the latest recipients of W.E.R.C.'s internationally renowned bobcat rehabilitation program, demonstrated in the video below.


The Premiere appearance of Morro & Fresno is available on YouTube


Coming soon - watch for an update on how YOU can become a supporting member of our bobcat team!