Last summer a bobcat was looking into my diningroom through the patio sliding doors. Looked right at me. I was SO glad the sliders were closed.
A week later, he (or his twin) burst through the screen door of a neighbor - while they were home. If you are interested, here is the story:
http://www.redrocknews.com/news/rabid-bobcat-busts-into-sedona-home.html
A bobcat in your house! Now there’s an unwanted intruder at the best of times. Good reason to keep the old shotgun handy!
That must have been so frightening for your neighbors..I keep my sliders closed all the time..took off all but one screen..Cats love to climb them ..and a heavy raccoon might do damage.when they beg. Rabies does occur in our county..often enough to make me wary.