Injured bobcat rescued after being stuck in northern Ontario garage

A resident in Espanola found something unusual in their garage last week: a bobcat that turned out to be injured and is now being nursed back to health.

An injured bobcat is now in the care of a wildlife rehabilitation centre after a resident in Espanola, Ont., reported it was trapped in their garage.

The call came in March 27 around 5 p.m., Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police said Monday. The resident said they needed help removing it.

“Police attended the residence, and once the bobcat was removed from the garage, officers noticed that it was injured,” police said in a news release Monday.

“The Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre was contacted, and the bobcat was transferred into their care.”

The centre provides rehabilitation to injured, ill and orphaned wildlife in northern Ontario.

“We want to thank the Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre for their quick response and willingness to assist with this injured bobcat,” the OPP said.

The female feline has been treated for dehydration since her arrival at the facility, the wildlife centre said in an update on social media.

Caretakers have been slowly introducing food over time to help her regain strength.

“Once she was strong enough, Dr. Nicole Baran and her team completed X-rays, a physical exam and drew blood,” the update said.

“We learned that she has some crushed toes in her hind right paw which are swollen and painful. The poor cat also has a large laceration on her face.”

The centre is hopeful she will make a full recovery with the proper care and nutrition.

“She will be monitored closely and released home when she is all fixed up,” the centre said.

“If you would like to support our work and special patients like this sweet bobcat, please consider participating in our upcoming auction or donate via our website."