The moment a household cat was startled by a wild visitor has been caught on a home security camera.

In footage from a Ring home security camera, David, who lives in Albertville, Alabama, captured the moment his cat was startled by a wild raccoon while the family were away.

Video showed the moment the cat was innocently investigating a bowl of food David had placed on top of the car. But the tranquil scene took a turn when the curious raccoon made an uninvited appearance, startling the cat and knocking the bowl onto the floor.

As the cat scampered away, the raccoon looked a little stunned, and simply got to work eating the scattered food.

"I wasn't home at the time, but I couldn't stop laughing when I watched the footage. My cat is fine, but it seems to be a bit traumatized by the encounter," David said.

The video highlights the curious—and sometimes comical—interactions that occur between domestic pets and wild animals.

Raccoons, known for their intelligence and adaptability, will often head toward urban spaces, houses and backyards in search of food. But their presence can sometimes cause conflict with pets like domesticated cats or dogs.

Although raccoons are not natural predators of healthy adult cats, they can pose a risk to vulnerable kittens or small pets, especially if they feel threatened or if food resources are scarce.

While cats and raccoons may get into fights occasionally over resources, most encounters are relaxed—such as when two of the animals came face to face through a backyard door. At other times, raccoons seem to completely ignore household pets—like the moment a furious cat was ignored despite his best efforts.

There are also cases of feral cats coming into contact with raccoons. Earlier this year another Ring camera captured the moment a cat terrified a raccoon at night, springing into action to chase it away.

Despite this, pet owners should be wary of allowing their cat or dog to come into contact with wild raccoons. Both raccoons and cats can transmit diseases such as rabies and roundworm that can cause serious issues for unvaccinated outdoor cats.

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