I may be a cat person at heart, but with six huskies, a Samoyed dog, and a Northern Inuit dog in my pack, bringing a kitten home just didn’t seem like the safest idea. Still, the desire for a feline companion was strong. So I set out to find a cat that could peacefully coexist with my troop of lovable doggos.
After some searching, I discovered the shocking truth that fur farms were still operating in my country, breeding lynxes for their prized coats. Despite the sadness of such practices, there was a silver lining – it was legal to rescue a lynx cub from these farms and give it a chance at a different life. Without hesitation, I welcomed a tiny lynx cub into my home, saving him from a fate as a fur coat. I named him Geralt, inspired by the noble character Geralt of Rivia from the Witcher series.
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It was unexpected how much the dogs pitched in with taking care of Geralt. They entertained the kitten, patiently letting him chew on their ears and snuggle up on their stomachs, all while generously sharing their food with him.
Our older dog Banshee graciously took the baby lynx under her care and protection.
Geralt may have been a mischievous kitten, but he sure knows how to liven up the scene at the huskies’ gatherings.
Plus, he knows one of my horses, Texas quite well!
It was a challenging adventure, but with all my affection and care, I successfully raised and trained him. He’s like a blend of a feline and a canine.
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He is a large, awkward bundle of fluff.
At the ripe age of one, Geralt gained a new feline companion in the form of a sweet little kitten, a precious baby girl.
She was given the nickname Bulochka, which translates to “bun” in our native language, due to her incredibly sweet nature!
Wild lynxes typically prefer solitude, so I was prepared for my cats to keep their distance from each other. However, I was pleasantly surprised when Geralt welcomed little Bulochka into his life with open arms, treating her as if she were his own daughter.
Our pals playfully suggested that we should call her Ciri instead of sticking with Bulochka as her name.
Ever since that day, my lynxes have been as close as siblings. Take a look at these adorable sleepy faces!
Having cared for two lynxes, I can confidently say that the most difficult aspect of rescuing them is ensuring their health and well-being.
Ensuring the health of animals is not a top priority on fur farms due to their focus on breeding.
Geralt has experienced the unfortunate mishaps of breaking his elbow and a toe in the past, but he considers himself to be both fortunate and in good health overall!
Training and domesticating a lynx is actually quite manageable. They can be taught to use a regular cat litter box and can be trained to walk on a leash without much trouble.
And they also make a purring noise, like house cats, only much more robust and audible.
Currently, I find great joy in my daily life surrounded by my lynxes, huskies, and horses. I have a passion for assisting individuals who choose to rescue and care for large felines, helping to nurture and train them.
I am optimistic that in the upcoming year, I will have the opportunity to save another baby lynx from a fur farm.
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