The Shingle Springs resident was reviewing their surveillance camera trained on their doggy door when they noticed the visitor.

"That food may attract smaller animals like raccoons, possums -- but these are creatures that may be not your pet-- that mountain lions would feed on." ...

In this epic showdown, a devoted dog proves its loyalty, standing its ground against a menacing mountain lion.

Peter Tira, a spokesperson for the CDFW, told SFGATE in a statement the agency's commitment to assisting residents and ranchers in protecting their pets and livestock from mountain lion attacks.

To put things more literally, these residents in Shingle Springs almost woke up to a wild cat walking around (or doing ...

“Their favorite food is deer but they will also prey opportunistically on pets and small livestock.” Tira also noted how important it is for residents to take precautions when mountain lions ...