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How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Catherine - 01-28-2016

A 99 year old woman in Florida woke up to find a strange creature sleeping on her chest.
I do mean strange. I took a while to figure out what it is.

http://news.google.ca/news/url?sr=1&ct2=ca%2F5_0_s_10_1_a&sa=t&usg=AFQjCNFmSv957fMcp2i1cPl2kOEPR8h9jw&cid=52779037908973&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nbcmiami.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2FElderly-Woman-Wakes-Up-With-Exotic-Animal-on-Chest-366622301.html&ei=aaepVpDTKIXNwQHx1474Dg&sig2=ATBO4n1dwJZngZr53OyT8w&rt=HOMEPAGE&vm=STANDARD&bvm=section&did=3001484133135260684&sid=-8045216523962456070&ssid=cstm&st=2&at=dt0


I thought maybe it was some kind of Loris. I never thought of a kinkajou. It had to be an escaped pet. It was tame enough to sleep on her and they are not native to Florida.

It is a funny little creature. I do hope it is safely reunited with its people or at least placed where it will get the right care.
It is kind of cute.


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Aleshia - 02-03-2016

Aw it's so cute!! I would want to keep it as a pet lol But I know he/she belongs in it's natural habitat so I would call in for help as well after enjoying having it lay on me for awhile LOL


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - LPC - 02-03-2016

What a delightful animal! S/he should be in his natural environnment, but I suppose if s/he is already domesticated then the best thing is to go back where s/he came from. The lying on a lady's tummy is a sure sign of feeling comfortable with people, of being a pet.


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Catherine - 02-03-2016

Can you imagine her surprize when she saw what was snuggling her.

It is clearly someone's pet. I don't know if it can be returned, but it can be provided for.


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Tobi - 02-04-2016

That would be a shock to wake up to! But what a sweet creature. It found a warm place to snuggle, bless it.


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Catherine - 02-04-2016

Animals are great at finding a warm place to sleep. A strange bed is better than no bed.

Too bad the lady didn't share the idea. After all a strange pet is better than no pet at all.


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Ruth - 02-26-2016

I've never seen a creature like that before. He is cute! He must be someone's pet.


RE: How would you like to wake up to...a what? - Catherine - 02-27-2016

They figure he was an escaped pet. He certainly isn't native to the area. I think it is funny that he climbed into bed with her.
He just wanted a warm safe place to sleep. Too bad she was scared of him. I don't know what I would have done, but I wouldn't have left my window open without a screen.