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     The rogue mountain lion continues to cause problems for a family living out west, in the state of Utah.

I'd like to say that our mountain lion miseries are overwith, but unfortunately, they are not.  The mountain lion that has been hanging around our area has continued to elude wildlife officials and remains in hiding.  We only see him at night, just as it gets dark.  He really doesn't do anything: he is just hungry and on the search for food to eat.

We used to put food out, but concerned neighbors have told us not to:  otherwise, he'd never leave, and there'd be the distinct possibility of the creature attacking one of us or our dog, "Frisky" (God forbid!).  So we don't even bother. 

I have already alerted wildlife officials about "Catzilla" (as my wife and I have named our mountain lion), but so far, he has remained in hiding most of the time.  I hope that they don't think that I am a pest, but something has got to be done. As long as "Catzilla" is around, we aren't safe; there's no telling what the creature might do ....

I have heard stories about mountain lions attacking people or animals; mountain lions are extremely dangerous if you get on their bad side, and I'm sorry, but I am not taking any crazy chances!  I know better than that!

"Catzilla" is a beautiful creature and all, but he's wild, and I'm not to tangle with wild animals:  they might carry diseeases or eat me (or worse).  I can remember my mother always telling us kids to stay away from wild animals as they can get dangerous when you least expect it.  I've also heard that one should keep small children or pets inside when wild animals like wolves, bears, coyotes, and whatnot are spotted in the area; otherwise, you'd be missing some family members, and that would not be a very good thing!

So far, my family has been safe, but as long as "Catzilla" is out to play, we have to be vigilent and take the necessary precautions to remain safe (and preferably out of "Catzilla's" stomach).

*to be continued.* 

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Reviewed by Patrick Granfors 4/9/2010
I hope the kitty gets a break with the spring fauna, and gets a nice mouse stew. Patrick
Reviewed by Georg Mateos 4/9/2010
Man becomes pissed off if anyone invade his space, yet, he doesn't think a thought invading the space of those that where there long before he was born.

Georg

Reviewed by Michelle Kidwell Power In The Pen 4/8/2010
I could no even begin to imagine, but you draw us into the situation well...
In Christs Love
Michelle~
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 4/8/2010
Poor family ... poor kitty! Caught between a rock and a hard place ... very well penned, Karen.

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
Reviewed by Rose Rideout 4/8/2010
Just running scared would be me. Great write Karen.

Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 4/8/2010
We so sadly continue to invade their natural habitat, with our never ending penchant for urban sprawl, and they now have very few places left to live. I hope Catzilla will be captured and re-located, and not killed, as officials now do, far too often these days.
Reviewed by Paul Berube 4/8/2010
Nice update, Karen.

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