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Anonymous
Well, let me be the 2nd to offer any advice towards the actual possesion of a bobcat/lynx.
The first and most important thing is a permit. Bobcat/lynx are considered wild animals and keeping one will require a special permit which you can purchase if you get in touch with your local Department of Natural Resources. They will ask you alot of questions like WHY and HOW. They wont provide you with a dealer, just the license. Which you will have to update from time to time.
The absolute optimum conditions would be a large private backyard out in the country. Many many cities forbid owning a wild animal within city limits regardless of you having a permit or not.
You'll need a large enclosure with ample climbing surfaces, scratching posts, freshwater, and shelter from heat/cold/rain. The enclosure will have to be completly fenced in, including a roof with a certain grade of chain fencing. You'll have to search for that specification yourself. And the cage will have to be at least 6ft high and large enough for the animal to have plenty of exercise room.
In addition, Indiana's legislation reads: 3) For caracals, Canada lynxes, golden cats, ocelots, servals, jungle cats, fishing cats, bobcats, and their hybrids, the following: (A) Dens large enough to provide privacy and comfort to all animals in the enclosure. (B) An elevated: (i) wooden loafing platform; or (ii) dry natural substrate loafing area; large enough for all animals within the enclosure. (C) A tree limb or other suitable scratching block. (D) The: (i) walls; (ii) roof; and (iii) floor; of the cage shall be constructed of one (1) inch by two (2) inch maximum mesh. Any weld must be as strong as the wire.
Laws in your area may differ. But you'll need a CLASS III Permit for a bobcat/lynx.
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