Footage from the doorbell camera showed the animal making its arrival. And in the mountain lion\u2019s defense, they did leave the door wide open.<\/p>\n
Homeowner Jeff Tenney told KTLA<\/a> he was standing in the kitchen when something moved in the dining room and caught his eye.<\/p>\n “Right away, I knew it was a mountain lion,” he said.<\/p>\n Pack your bags, football fans! OutKick is sending one lucky winner and a friend to Athens for Georgia vs. Alabama. Travel\u2019s on us, VIP tickets in hand, and bragging rights for life. Enter Now!<\/a><\/p>\n His first thought wasn\u2019t to worry about himself, but about his dog, Bandit, who was lounging in the front yard. Fortunately, the lion didn\u2019t take any interest. But it did take one panicked look at Jeff, bolted through the back screen door, and then splashed straight into the family pool.<\/p>\n “Thankfully, no one was injured,” Jeff said. “But sadly, the pool floaty didn\u2019t make it.”<\/p>\n Jeff\u2019s mom, Cindi Tenney, called the cat a “friendly” visitor but warned neighbors to stay alert, especially since the area is full of families with young children.<\/p>\n She said La Verne Police referred her to California\u2019s Department of Fish and Wildlife. “But when I called, they were closed,” she added.<\/p>\n And far be it from me to tell Gavin Newsom how to run his state, but maybe the agency responsible for handling wild animal emergencies should be open on a Saturday \u2014 the most common day of the week for people to participate in outdoor recreation<\/a>.<\/p>\n WATCH: California Woman Reacts Perfectly When Mountain Lion Stalks Her On A Hike<\/a><\/p>\n Mountain lion attacks on humans are rare. Since 1890, there have been six known fatal human attacks by these big cats in California, according to the CDFW<\/a>. The National Park Service reminds residents: do not run, crouch or approach a mountain lion. Instead, appear as intimidating as possible and report any sightings once safe.<\/p>\n Or, better yet\u2026 just shut the door.<\/p>\n Love all things wildlife and outdoors? Follow OutKick Outdoors on Instagram<\/a> and TikTok<\/a>!<\/p>\n![\"California](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/86d65542-display-media.png\")
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