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Cats handle stress in weird ways, such weirdos.
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Larry Cum Free posted:Hi. Hello. I was singing "My Own Prison" by Creed to myself because I'm a massive dweeb, and I clicked this thread, saw this post, and sang "no appeal on the dooOOOOOHHH MY GOD  " 
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Aug 18, 2023 18:49
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Gangringo posted:They'll soon be introduced to Umbra the dog, who I got from a local foster group and Mingus the cat who is named after the park we found him in.
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Aug 19, 2023 06:33
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My bb   He had a recurring hematoma and had surgery. Now he’s got a dog ear.
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Aug 21, 2023 20:21
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Nah, now he's got a boxer's ear. Way better than dog ear.
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Aug 21, 2023 23:35
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He is pretty cute. Last week transported a bunch of lil dogs and 6 cats to WI from STX.    And celebrated a successful trip with tacos and ear piercings. lol Animal transport is a super weird/shady group of people. My friend and I do it for free for shelters/nonprofits we like.
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Aug 22, 2023 01:17
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Those look like some delightfully wiggly dogs. I hope they all find wonderful homes soon.
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Aug 22, 2023 05:47
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I saw an "I Can't Believe It's Not Butters" at the pet store and it made me realize it's been radio silence from the boy himself. Is everything okay? Can we please get an update on the buttery boy?
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Dec 2, 2023 19:07
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He's doing great, my life has just been a bit of a dumpster fire. I'll get some pics up soon.
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Dec 3, 2023 00:02
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Helping teach my daughter to read https://youtu.be/wLh_w0HiwiU?feature=shared
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Dec 3, 2023 00:41
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Chili posted:He's doing great, my life has just been a bit of a dumpster fire. I'll get some pics up soon. Sorry to hear that, don't worry too much about the pictures, I'm glad he's doing good.
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Dec 3, 2023 21:02
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I've been working my way through litter after litter of kittens, much to Umbra's delight.  Mingus is pretty happy too. 
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Dec 4, 2023 00:21
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Oh yeah, we fostered a couple kittens a few months ago.  
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Dec 4, 2023 13:20
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Monty has decided that my wife doesn't need to go to work today. 
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Dec 13, 2023 16:42
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smilingfish posted:Monty has decided that my wife doesn't need to go to work today. “Don’t waste your lifeblood feeding the capitalist machine, mother. Your purpose is to pet a kitty.”
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Dec 15, 2023 19:18
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Butters certainly warms my [currently hosed up] heart. He continues to be the best drat cat.
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Dec 15, 2023 19:47
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Hard to imagine what this cats life would have been like if he were fed even once, ever.
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Dec 15, 2023 20:17
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CAT! AAH AAH! SLEEPER OF THE UNIVERSE! CAT! AAH AHH! HE’LL HUG EVERY ONE OF US!
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Dec 15, 2023 20:22
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Buttery goodness!
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Dec 17, 2023 03:00
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This is my latest rescue, Oliver, who’s a six month old puppy.   He was found down in Georgia almost dead from a combination of both starvation and extreme blood loss from a tick and flea infestation. After a blood transfusion followed by a month stint in an animal hospital where they weren’t sure if he was going to make it, he’s now a very happy puppy. It’s been a year since my last rescue, Becky, passed from cancer at 16 and I wasn’t sure if I was ready for another dog but Oliver has stolen my heart.
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Dec 17, 2023 18:23
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oh my what a handsome boy
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Dec 17, 2023 19:01
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Soft fuzzy ears, and Oliver is a top tier name. Give him kisses forever.
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Dec 17, 2023 20:43
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Early morning zoomies after going the bathroom EDIT: vv ah alright, I went ahead and fixed it vv Dr. VooDoo fucked around with this message at 19:53 on Dec 28, 2023 |
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Dec 19, 2023 14:14
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Dr. VooDoo posted:Early morning zoomies after going the bathroom Iirc you have to remove the "i" in the url link for it to embed properly in a post - or use the share bbcode that imgur will give you on the gallery page https://imgur.com/2QB4F8M.mp4 heckin' good zoomies btw
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Dec 28, 2023 10:34
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Oliver has discovered: Stick https://imgur.com/l5as76B.mp4 https://imgur.com/0mYVwal.mp4
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Jan 1, 2024 00:54
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Dr. VooDoo posted:Oliver has discovered: Stick Wait until he learns 'stick can be thrown' technology
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Jan 3, 2024 19:56
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Sorry for so many videos but Oliver experienced his first ever snow. I think he likes it https://imgur.com/dMtzFXJ.mp4
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Jan 7, 2024 11:15
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I’m going to give it another couple weeks or so, but I’m considering joining a local foster program for a six-month cohort. I miss having cats around and I want to do something to help cats in need, but I have no idea where I will be or what I will be doing in two years (because lol, america) let alone a decade or more. Plus, I don’t quite know if I’m ready for a long-term commitment so soon after my last. Am I a reasonable candidate for the foster program? My living situation is a 2-bed 2-bathroom apartment, previously occupied by just 1 cat but the lease allows for 2 max. I am financially stable and gainfully employed, I work from home 3 days out of the week, I can legally drive and I fully own a car, and I have established a relationship with a local veterinary hospital. Arguments against would be that I rent, not own, so I don’t know how a landlord would affect the possibility of fostering. I’ve also got over a year and a half of experience caring for a senior and special needs cat, with GI issues and twice-daily medication (including biweekly chemotherapy). Both pills and injections. I like to think that means I can help other cats in similar need, but I’m certainly no vet, and maybe there’s something more experienced fosters can see that might throw a wrench in this option. Good idea/bad idea? Anything I should nail down first before putting my name in?
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Jan 27, 2024 19:35
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Pollyanna posted:I’m going to give it another couple weeks or so, but I’m considering joining a local foster program for a six-month cohort. I miss having cats around and I want to do something to help cats in need, but I have no idea where I will be or what I will be doing in two years (because lol, america) let alone a decade or more. Plus, I don’t quite know if I’m ready for a long-term commitment so soon after my last. Do you have, or can you get, a letter from your landlord that confirms pets are allowed? I know my local shelter requires this. Other requirements may vary.
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Jan 27, 2024 22:27
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Aha, good to know. I can certainly try and get that in writing first.
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Jan 28, 2024 01:21
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I haven’t fostered personally, but I think there’s a real range of what cats need when they come to a shelter. Ours were young and healthy but would have really benefited from socialization with humans (since they were feral) and the shelter staff specifically mentioned their regret they didn’t have anyone available to foster our cats, since it probably would have made them easier to adopt out. They were at the shelter for 3 months before we brought them home - the last of their litter - because they were black and bonded and the most skittish. So I think it’s a very kind thing you’re considering and worth asking about!
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Jan 28, 2024 01:37
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My lease explicitly says two cats are allowed, so it should be fine! I can provide a copy of that to them.kaom posted:I haven’t fostered personally, but I think there’s a real range of what cats need when they come to a shelter. Ours were young and healthy but would have really benefited from socialization with humans (since they were feral) and the shelter staff specifically mentioned their regret they didn’t have anyone available to foster our cats, since it probably would have made them easier to adopt out. They were at the shelter for 3 months before we brought them home - the last of their litter - because they were black and bonded and the most skittish. This is a good thing to keep in mind. I’ve been thinking about what kinds of cats I’m interested in fostering, and I’m realizing I’ve only ever truly known one cat, not all cats. I can handle adults and seniors, but am I cut out for kittens and young adults? Especially if they’re significantly different from my previous cat…but if they need help, they need help - I can adjust. quote:So I think it’s a very kind thing you’re considering and worth asking about! I’m glad to hear it  Every time I look at listings for cat shelters I get worried about the senior and special needs cats, so…maybe this will help them a little.
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Another question: how much space should I have? It sounds like there should ideally be a separate space devoted specifically to the cat(s), but the other room in my ~1000sqft 2br2ba is currently my office and has a couple desks and equipment in it. Those two rooms and bathrooms (plus the living/dining/kitchen) were enough for Jet and I, but he and I were already used to each other and had no problems hanging out in the same area. Would foster cats be able to handle access to the entire apartment, or am I expected to sequester them in their own room and keep them away from the other living areas? Does this mean my best option is to remove enough from the office to make it more of a cat room?
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Pollyanna posted:This is a good thing to keep in mind. I’ve been thinking about what kinds of cats I’m interested in fostering, and I’m realizing I’ve only ever truly known one cat, not all cats. I can handle adults and seniors, but am I cut out for kittens and young adults? Especially if they’re significantly different from my previous cat…but if they need help, they need help - I can adjust. Depending on the training provided by the fostering program, if you can get a little experience at a rescue before you commit to bringing cats home you might feel more comfortable.
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You sound like you're in a good position to foster. I know that you'd qualify with the shelter I volunteer at. I say go for it.
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Alright everyone, making the post I never wanted to make. I just buried Butterscotch. Over the past week he had lost a lot of interest in his food and seemed to be slowing down. This morning he woke up unable to support his weight and was clearly distressed. I knew it was time. Got him taken care of at an immensely sweet veterinary practice. Everything was peaceful and caring. I buried him in the woods behind my house. I cannot be more grateful for the cat that he was for me and my kids. I've gone through a lot of personal hardship over this past year but Butterscotch was always there for me and my children. He was ceaselessly patient with my two year old who was always looking for cuddles and he helped teach my daughter responsibility as her first household chore was feeding him and changing his water. There were a lot of times over this past year where it was just me and him in my home together and having him here was grounding and comforting. He was a tremendously good boy, and I'll never forget him.
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I'm very sorry. I know that I speak for a lot of people when I say that we're grateful for everything you've shared with us, and that we recognize that it was not all laughs. What an incredibly lucky cat, and he will be missed.
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I'm very sorry for your loss, and I'm also immensely grateful for your sharing Butterscotch with us. I know I won't forget him either, and I think that goes for a lot of us in this thread.
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I wish I had more to add to what the previous two posters said beyond an additional sorry, but as someone who followed Butterscotch since the old cute pictures thread, thank you for taking care of him for so long and sharing him with us internet weirdos. You gave him a wonderful life, and he brought a lot of joy to a lot of people.
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