Why was an exotic spotted cat roaming the Miami streets? He’s famous in his own way
Catch an exotic spotted cat strolling around your neighborhood lately?
Don’t be alarmed. You’re in the presence of Instagram royalty.
Meet Miami’s very own @StrykerTheCat, reportedly a Savannah — a cross between a domestic cat and an African serval — which has over 500,000 followers on Instagram.
The feline, which resembles a small leopard or cheetah, is a “public figure” and “professional chicken hunter,” reads his social media bio.
Last week, the spotted, long legged creature was probably doing just that after escaping his house in the Buena Vista neighborhood when a door was left open, and began roaming the not so mean streets.
Stryker was caught outside another home’s Ring camera, frightening a neighbor who called 911 after realizing the visitor wasn’t just your everyday kitty.
“We’re in Miami. You just run into a random wildcat. We were like, ‘Oh my God, what is this huge animal?’” the homeowner, Roxanne Derulo, told NBC Miami. “If you want to have a wildcat as a pet that’s fine with me, just keep it in your yard.”
Because the cat has has an Apple AirTag attached to its collar, he was easily tracked by his owners Shlomo and Joe (last names not given)..
So, if you encounter Stryker in your hood, no need to be afraid. These cats are completely domesticated, but pricey, starting at around $10,000.
This story was originally published April 11, 2022 at 11:44 AM.
