A picnic. Running Bear bobcat at Big Cat Rescue.

[@lynnhealy8049]

Afton you are amazing with running Bear he trusts you thank you for my heart for taking good care of him he took a boy and I love him thank you big cat rescue for all you all do love you all ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😻😻😻😻

[@heathert3873]

The cats can definitely sense Afton’s patience and her presence being non-harmful. Such a lovely sight to see. 🥰

[@joyanndwire6216]

As fierce as bear bear is, it's amazing that he tolerates these hoomans in his new "cage".

[@kathleensuttkus1344]

his tail twitched when Afton sat down. Maybe he is getting use to her.

[@dundeedell1960]

What is going on with Running Bear

[@DailyBigCat]

He was not eating as well as normal last week so was brought to the recovery hospital for observation. The AC in the recovery hospital broke and so he was brought into the cabana. He is doing well in there. :) He is 24, almost 25 years old so he does have some old age issues. Thats like being almost 150 in human years.

[@LM-tl5bd]

It's a real picnic for Bear! Awww, Afton, that's so cute that you're having a sunny meal for Bear!

[@kellyssong]

I love Afton’s picnic with Running Bear. So precious.

[@DailyBigCat]

It really was!

[@sherryhamper4082]

He looks like he is a little stiff on the back end. Arthritis??? He is a very handsome guy.

[@DailyBigCat]

He is 24, almost 25 years old so he does have some old age issues. Thats like being almost 150 in human years.

[@christinarodeghier4861]

Awe… a wooly Bear Bear 🐻 picnic. Thanks Afton for your respectful gentle care of Bear.

[@DailyBigCat]

She does amazing with the cats!

[@elisabethcordeamidala-skyw5066]

Bear Bear!

[@DailyBigCat]

He is such a handsome guy!

[@Diana-ho4jd]

Unless it’s really low volume sound! The Bear is loving being spoiled by Afton!! ❤️ ☺️ 🥰 💕

[@DailyBigCat]

He is enjoying the amenities of the cabana I think!

[@zephyr983]

Ahh, poor old man, aging ain't for sissies! He couldn't be in a better place, though, we should all be so lucky. :)

[@blumberg1982]

I think he likes you Afton!

[@DailyBigCat]

I think they have a mutual respect for each other. I think Bear Bear tolerates the humans.

[@daveandmarie7372]

Love you Bear bear !!

[@DailyBigCat]

He is a cute for sure!

[@EGSimon-ds1vf]

He's such a sweet boy!

[@DailyBigCat]

He really is!

[@elfersmary]

So fun

[@DailyBigCat]

Indeed!

[@joecandish3923]

Guess your using tongs for running bear instead of the savannah cats is because if he were to hurt you the CDC could have him put down where as that doesn't apply to savannah cats seems weird since savannah cats can be equally wild

[@lisaparker526]

I think it’s also because he’s much more likely to hurt them. He may be old, but he’s still a bobcat. Also the 2 Savannah’s that she hand fed wanted to be close to her. I don’t get the impression that Bear wants actual human contact.

[@DailyBigCat]

The same GFAS rules do not apply to hybrids and I don't think he wants anyone that close. He has always been a "stay off my lawn" kind of guy!

[@richardjohnson5529]

how old is Running Bear?

[@stewartrimmer8327]

24 I believe

[@DailyBigCat]

He is 24. Will be 25 soon.

[@marylarson866]

@@DailyBigCat Is he in a lot of pain?

[@christinarodeghier4861]

@@marylarson866 he has severe arthritis yes so he’s on pain management to help him with that. 🐻

[@marylarson866]

@@christinarodeghier4861 Thanks for all the care and protection you provide to these amazing cat's💕. It just brakes my heart seeing them in pain but it's good to know that you all do everything possible to see to their needs and well-being. You at BCR are truly a blessing. Thank you.