SHINGLE SPRINGS – A Northern California high country resident got a surprising guest peeking through their pet door recently.
The Shingle Springs resident was reviewing their surveillance camera trained on their doggy door Tuesday when they noticed the visitor.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials say the incident is uncommon but not unprecedented , noting that the Shingle Springs area is mountain lion country.
“Lions will occasionally investigate homes and properties, particularly if there is food in the area,” Peter Tira with Fish and Wildlife told CBS News Sacramento. “Their favorite food is deer but they will also prey opportunistically on pets and small livestock.”…