Teetonka and Kaya: Growing Up Wild at Critter Care 

It’s difficult to believe that it’s been seven months since Teetonka and Kaya first arrived at Critter Care! These two bobcat kittens, both orphaned in Mission, have come a long way from their early days of uncertainty and struggle. 

Teetonka was the first to arrive on August 6, 2024, weighing just 2 pounds and barely clinging to life after being found on the side of the road with no sign of her mother. Despite her rough start, Teetonka quickly showed her feisty side, keeping our caretakers on their toes from day one. Just a day later, Kaya joined the scene.

Found in a barn about 25 minutes from where Teetonka was rescued, Kaya weighed in at a healthier 4 pounds. She had been hanging around with feral barn kittens, likely trying to find comfort and food. 

At first, the two were kept separate for about 10 days, allowing them to adjust and make sure they would get along. But once they were introduced, it was as if they had always known each other. They’ve been inseparable ever since—cuddling, grooming, and, of course, play-fighting like true sisters. 

To keep them active and encourage natural behaviours, we’ve added climbing structures, platforms, and trees to their enclosures. And they’ve been loving it!

A hidden camera even caught them wrestling and leaping between platforms, showing off their wild instincts. Their diet of game meat, poultry, and rabbit (with all the right vitamins) keeps them strong and energized—and let’s just say they’re not picky eaters!