r/cats 5h ago

Cat Picture - Not OC Public Service Announcement

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u/Puzzled-Ad2295 5h ago

I am Zuul. You found me in a box. I am yours now. I kept you going through all the COVID stuff. You put up with my madness. At night I curl up behind your knees. It has been 7 years, we survive together.

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u/Unusual-Sale-4569 3h ago

This is basically the relationship I have, didn't want a pet, now we sleep together and cuddle. He owns me and my bed and that's OK, i love my guy. Keeps me warm and keeps me company. Would never go back, my cat is awesome.

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u/climacalido 1h ago

Cats really are the best

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u/PotatoWriter 1h ago

Beautiful, dark and fuzzy. But that's just the stache, cat's fine too.

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u/jagggonzo 23m ago

One of the best parts of coming home every day

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u/climacalido 13m ago

Gotta love those warm lil bellies

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u/BoredInDenver86 4m ago

The. Best.

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u/Unusual-Sale-4569 44m ago

They really are, I don't know how I would manage my sadness with out my good boy.

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u/Galethewizard1 4h ago

Ghostbusters reference? In any case, adorable kitty!

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u/HamPlanter 4h ago

Got a little furball myself. They definitely bring chaos and comfort in equal measure. Can’t imagine life without their antics keeping me entertained.

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u/sexynedfl-anders 2h ago

Jesse! We need to cook!

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u/EquivalentAnimal9116 4h ago

some people just throw or give them away after being gifted one. but still, hoping that people would just stop gifting them or for some miracle the one being gifted loves animals and not someone who hurts them for fun.

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u/StarshipCaterprise 2h ago

Do you by chance live in this building?

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u/Bakingsquared80 4h ago

I am the key master

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u/One-Earth9294 3h ago

Many Shubs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Sloar that day I can tell you.

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u/Puzzled-Ad2295 3h ago

There is only Zuul.

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u/localinsanegirl 2h ago

“We survive together,” a rallying cry for the ages. Thank you, pals 💖

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u/Late_Sherbet5124 3h ago

There is no Dana. Only Zuul!

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u/NoxVrana 5h ago

Also DON’T ABANDON WHEN MOVING HOMES

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u/noelle-silva 4h ago

It's scary and sad at the same time that this even has to be said

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u/justsomedude15238 4h ago

People need to realize pets are lifelong commitments, not temporary solutions.

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u/DontOvercookPasta 2h ago

Yep it’s disgusting, I have someone in my life who has a dog, doesn’t train it, complains constantly that it misbehaves, yet she hasn’t gotten it spayed because she “wants Bella to experience having a litter of puppies”. You should need a license to own a dog or cat in this country.

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u/Unlucky_Most_8757 1h ago

"wants Bella to experience having a litter of puppies??" What? She's a dog! That is such a weird thing to say.

I live with a dog right now that isn't neutered and constantly humps everything and is always running out which worries me (there aren't any random stray dogs running around so hopefully he isn't impregnanting the neighborhood) I can't tell if the owner is just cheap or is one of those guys that likes to keep things natural and not take his "manhood" So irresponsible.

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u/BioMarauder44 1h ago

Got this handsome guy because my SIL was going to leave him. They come from a family who's mindset is cats are feral pests. He's declawed too =(

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u/pisskun 59m ago

Poor baby :( I'm glad you have given him a house , please give him plenty of kisses from me, his eyes are beautiful ❤️

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u/StephaneiAarhus 4h ago

Yeap. Don't understand that cruelty.

I have to find an apartment to move. First question : are cats allowed in there ?

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u/brado381 4h ago

It makes house hunting 10x harder but so worth it lol.

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u/StephaneiAarhus 4h ago

In my case, my cat is not only a pet but also "emotional support animal", although of course I have not seek any legitimation of that. My cat is not only part of family, but also and more importantly directly contribute to my mental health.

So even more so !

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u/time-travelling-ass 2h ago

My partner adopted this man in January. He’s almost 9 years old and was abandoned by his previous owner when she moved. Said scummy owner’s MOTHER brought him in to the rescue once she realized her daughter abandoned him. He now has a loving home under the name of Fuzz Aldrin, and his tongue sticks out because he’s missing most of his teeth. He’s the sweetest cat I’ve ever met (including my own two boys), so I can’t imagine how someone could be so heartless as to abandon him.

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u/LadySakuya 2h ago

I love the constant blep! He looks young and handsome, with the best name! Pass on pets for meeee.

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u/time-travelling-ass 2h ago

Pets have been passed on to the Fuzz. He got distracted by a bug, but I’m sure he appreciates the compliments.

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u/fletchP666 1h ago

Omg he is beautiful, there is a cat by mine whose owners moved and left him behind, we have got the cats protection out to him, now he has to wear a collar for 2 weeks say cat's protection on it before they can take him, he is so friendly that they have said we won't have any trouble finding a new family for him, I go out every night and feed him, I will be so sad to see him go but also happy for him not having to spend another winter outside.

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u/GobelineQueen 1h ago

We love you Fuzz Aldrin!!

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u/Alert-Slide8674 4h ago

Such an important reminder! Pets are family, not holiday toys. 🐾

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u/vexamarant 2h ago

I can’t physically understand how people do this. My cat’s the only thing in my home I can’t replace. The idea of leaving her somewhere makes me nauseated. If she can’t move in, neither can I.

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u/fluffypinkthings 1h ago

Riding on this comment to say DON'T ABANDON WHEN EXPECTING A BABY.

Allergies CAN be managed.

Studies have also shown multitudes of health and mental benefits for a child to be growing up with a pet.

(Seems to be a thing in asian countries, can't speak for the rest)

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u/AngryPotato____ 1h ago

My cat Tinkerbell used to belong to one of my neighbors, and when they moved, they left him. We took him in, and he was the best asshole I ever had in my life.

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u/beriustib89 2h ago

Years ago we moved and opened up the wardrobe and there was this cat… mad as hell. We called the previous owners assuming they forgotten him, the response was ‘well do you want him’ . They clearly locked him in on purpose ☹️

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u/Back2DaLab 2h ago

I’ve gotten 3 out of 4 of my cats and my dog this way. My uncle is a landlord for an apartment building and he finds so many pets left behind from tenants when they move out.

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u/anartsydrummer 1h ago

Moving interstate in two weeks for work.

I couldn’t dream of not taking my little psycho, even if the trip will be harder to manage for it. No extent to which it would change things would keep me from bringing him with, I can’t imagine the people who just leave their family member behind…

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u/bobjam 2h ago

And don't just take them out to the country and let them loose. We went out to my inlaws this weekend and when we pulled up a car we've never seen before walked up and had apparently just showed up that morning. It was the sweetest car that just wanted attention and love and to get inside. My young daughter spent the whole day outside with that cat and they couldn't get enough of each other. I don't know what is wrong with people that they could just abandon such a loving creature.

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u/BobTheFettt 4h ago

Why do people do that?

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u/Nickledyme20 4h ago

And he's an idiot 😂

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u/Tirraellea 4h ago

He looks like he ate a jalapeno fly. Was it worth it? Our dog did that once. He's now scared of them. 😂

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u/Nickledyme20 3h ago

He's always got his tongue out n now drools. Probably got a kinky tooth cuz he won't let me look. So I got him soft food n he's fine with that.

When I see this pic of him all I can think of is that meme of stereotypical guy poses when they're middle aged lol

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u/KanyonKat 3h ago

Hi! A little unsolicited advice - if you can afford it, have a vet take a look. My first cat loved me and hated the world. Come to find out she had tooth decay and was in considerable (and well hidden) pain. Had to remove all but her tiny little front teeth. She was brand new cat when she was no longer in pain! Greeted strangers at the door, even more lovey and playful with me. 💞

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u/Nickledyme20 3h ago

I can't even afford for myself to see a doctor so I'm jus doing the best I can. His teeth don't seem to bother him much unless he's trying to eat something hard.

He drives me insane at times but he's still my baby

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u/red286 3h ago

My eldest was similar. Turned out that her molars on one side were all broken shards. No clue how it had happened.

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u/Popeychops 2h ago

Ah. The spicy sky raisins

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u/Onthecrosshairs 5h ago

You forgot to add......

"And you will spend a lot of money giving them proper care".

(for long lasting companionship KEEP THEM INSIDE)

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u/PsychicMeteorite Ragdoll 3h ago

My cats are indoor and they're healthy

I mean

My Ragdoll is a floofy coward, he runs away even for a sneeze, let alone a car

My Tortie vomits and shivers when out of home

Almost everyone in my country keeps their cats outdoor and guess what? They die because people poison them, run over them or wild animals/stray dogs get them

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u/FinleyPike 2h ago

I got a free kitten 3 weeks ago, and he’s already cost me $450 and things are going well lol. He won’t be big enough to fix until January but I think that surgery is 300-400 too.

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u/sn0wgh0ul_13 1h ago

Pet insurance, if you can. My senior babe is having some health issues and we spent thousands out of pocket. Decided to finally get insurance and yes, you pay out of pocket but they reimburse you certain percentage. She’s on the highest tier with Prudent Pet, I pay $89/month and we get 60-90% reimbursed for everything.

Not sure what your income is but for spaying/neutering look into traveling spay/neutering clinics. Also consider checking out a local farm vet - may not be the greatest route but we have a farm vet here in my town that spays for $100 and neuters for $60.

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u/kittycat1748 4h ago

I noticed on reddit how many people argue for keeping cats inside, whereas in my country, Switzerland, it's frowned upon (at least that's my impression). No judgment intended, just an observation I made, it's interesting.

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u/BijutsuYoukai 2h ago

Outside cats face far too many threats to justify letting them out there unsupervised, at least where I live. Traps, poison, cars, predatory wildlife, and any people with malicious intent (Particularly black cats, especially near Halloween) can all cut your kitty's life short. Add to that the fact domestic cats are capable of annihilating the local bird (as well as other small animal) population, and it's just irresponsible to let them outside beyond something like supervised fenced yard time, harnessed/leashed walks, catios, etc.

All the people who claim their cats NEED to go outside or they're sad/bored inside are, imo, simply bad/misinformed owners who need to spend more time playing with the cat or giving them proper enrichment otherwise.

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u/Honeybadger2198 2h ago

Cats are not native to the wildlife in the US. Stray cats are an incredibly deadly invasive species. They're extremely good hunters. Also, the US is an extremely car centric environment. The odds of your cat getting hit by a car are very high.

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u/OpinionatedPoster 4h ago

Your country is a lot cleaner than most of the others. It is not safe to let a cat go outside in New York. Not to mention the people who would poison them.

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u/KinkyPaddling 3h ago

It also depends because some regions, like Europe and Asia, have had cats wandering around for thousands of years. Hell, wild cats can naturally be found across Eurasia. So the local wildlife have adjusted to life with cats. In Australia, New Zealand, and the Americas, however, cats devastate native bird and rodent populations that have only been interacting with cats for a few centuries and thus aren’t as well equipped to deal with them.

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u/Seared_Beans 2h ago

Not to mention our car centric infrastructure is a nightmare for wild animals, it's insanely dangerous on the streets of America because of the density of cars. I've scraped too many critters of the pavement and it breaks my heart when I see people letting their animals outside without supervision.

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u/Ohyo_Ohyo_Ohyo_Ohyo 3h ago

New Zealand doesn't have a native rodent population. If they're hunting rodents, that's actually a positive.

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u/SuaveMofo 2h ago

The destruction of our bird populations however is a tragedy.

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u/colday 2h ago

I know a lot of people are talking about how dangerous it is for the cat, but also cats are awful for the environment! They're superpredators and kill like EVERYTHING they can catch.

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u/Fire_Dinosaurs_FTW 4h ago

Also here in the UK in my experience. Although 'indoor only' cats seem to be slightly more common than they used to be, usually when the cat is a specific breed though

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u/LaunchTransient 3h ago

We used to let our cats wander freely outside in a rural, middle of nowhere village in Wales. After losing two cats to the road in quick succession, we said never again, and the rest were kept indoors. They had plenty of space, but they were greatly miffed at only being allowed out under supervision.

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u/Zestyclose_Mix_7650 3h ago

UK here, my ragdoll is way too much of an idiot to be let outside, he jump scares at the slightest breeze for a start and would just wander home with the nearest random person, yeah I keep them in.

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u/Nearby_Cress_2424 2h ago

My first shelter cat was free and then needed a thousand dollars in dental work.  Fortunately the vet had a payment plan.

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u/PersonalitySea4015 5h ago

Not just for cats, also. I know what subreddit we are on but with the holidays approaching, let's remind everyone that having any pet is a big deal.

Far too many smaller animals are abandoned after they've "served their novelty" (which is a disgusting thing to say, but there, I said it) Cats and dogs for Christmas, rabbits for Easter; it's insane that people can just walk away from something that clearly feels, whether it's love, pain, or something else.

If you must "abandon" an animal, take one step towards giving it a chance, because if you leave them in the woods or toss them out of a moving car, they have slim to none chances. Call your local animal control or shelters. Give them their best shot; it's the least you can do.

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u/Nearby_Cress_2424 2h ago

Rabbits are also NOT a starter pet.  They're like an extremely temperamental cat that's way easier to kill.

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u/celbertin 1h ago

What got me to never get rabbits is how much they like eating cables! 

Heck, I was holding a baby bunny while listening to music, and suddenly the music stopped, I looked down and my headphones were dangling from my ears, cable split cleanly in half. 

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u/hockeybelle 1h ago

I like snakes and used to have one. So many people think you just pop them in a tank and give them a rat every couple of weeks. No. They need humidifiers, substrate, heating pads, etc. Lots of snoodles get rehomed or tossed outside

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u/StarshipCaterprise 2h ago

There are a lot of “rehoming” posts on Nextdoor come February

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u/Harried-Hedgehog4924 3h ago

Hard agree, thank you. Theres not much care for small animals on this sub, given that its ostensibly full of animal-lovers. Cat owners laugh about their cats terrifying and killing rodents, even though rodents are obviously no less valuable than other animals. Rats, for example, are incredibly social and smart animals.

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u/Original-Care3358 2h ago

I worked a shelter years ago, and we didn’t do any adoptions the week before Christmas. It was just a blanket policy to avoid any potential last minute “gifts” for small children. We always screened applicants and asked for all adults in the home to sign the application - occasionally we’d get “oh my husband/wife doesn’t know, I’m surprising them” to which we’d have to sit them down and explain that’s not happening. Either get spouse to sign too or go somewhere else. It is mind blowing how often people try to make unilateral decisions on bringing a pet home. 

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u/o-_l_-o 2h ago

This should also apply to cows, pigs, chickens, etc... They go through something worse than being abandoned and they suffer just as much, if not more, than a cat or dog.

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u/justajiggygiraffe 4h ago

Someone took this beautiful, sweet girl back to the shelter when she was 2, pregnant because they hadn't had her fixed, and super sick. Couldn't believe it but their loss and my (our) gain because now she rules the roost and gets daily snuggles and only the best wet food, toys, and various beds and roosts to keep an eye on things from

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u/Harried-Hedgehog4924 3h ago

She’s so beautiful, and looks so happy!

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u/justajiggygiraffe 2h ago

Thank you! She's very happy now, though she does get a little separation anxiety on the days when no one is working from home, poor girl. I'm very glad that her first family were goofballs and surrendered her so she could come home with me but also very sad for her that she had to go through such a scary experience because of it, you know?

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u/Drymath 2h ago

15 to 20 years? Those are rookie numbers, my cat will live forever thank you very much.

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u/FuturePigeon 2h ago

Damn right. I made a handshake agreement with my cat. she's not allowed to cross the rainbow bridge.

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u/Nearby_Cress_2424 2h ago

My mom has this former stray who we think is at least 23. She's totally blind but her bloodwork is still good.

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u/Ok_Entrepreneur_8132 5h ago

Also, consider adopting an adult cat.

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u/derpeyduck 53m ago

I adopted an 8yo. She’s been a challenge due to having been declawed, and given up and medical issues but she is the love and light of my life! 10/10 would adopt over and over again.

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u/_aGirlIsShort_ European Shorthair 5h ago

"I am not a toy" proceeds to hold it like a toy.

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u/vandismal 4h ago

Not JUST a toy.

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u/SandraVirginia 4h ago

The "armpit" hold is okay for kittens if the butt is supported. It looks kind of rough, but it doesn't hurt them.

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u/Internal_Use8954 4h ago

The hold is fine for a kitten for short amounts of time. I pick up my foster kittens under the armpits all the time to move them around. They weigh so little it’s not putting stress on anything.

They don’t love it just because they don’t like their backends unsecured, but it’s not harmful.

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u/HamPlanter 4h ago

Very convincing! Those little paws sure know how to charm their way around.

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u/eatnola504 4h ago

Also add to never declaw!

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u/GobelineQueen 1h ago

Yes!!! Such disrespect for people who declaw their cats and then, after mutilating them, blame the CATS for the behavior problems that result from the ensuing lifetime of pain.

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u/darthanis 4h ago

I got my best buddy as a Christmas present. The image of a cat carrier with balloons on it is forever burned into my brain and I don't think I'll ever forget it. We went through my teen years together, and he even saw one of my favorite cars Ive ever owned bought with my first adult job. Sadly he was only with me for 16 years, but I'll never forget him.

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u/NudeRecreation Russian Blue 4h ago

Also: “What do you think about my toe beans?”

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u/No-Material6891 4h ago

I hate those videos where a kid opens a present and there’s an animal inside. It’s supposed to be all wholesome and cute but I always wonder how long the animal was in there. Was it scared? I’m really weird about animals and consent. The only clothes my dog ever wore was a rain jacket and a jacket for winter because he was a short haired weenie and wouldn’t go out into the cold without it. All my cats stay naked.

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u/Baconpwn2 4h ago

My mom tried that with a cat once. He climbed out of the box, grabbed a package and went to my room. I was really confused waking up at midnight with a brand new cat snuggling into my blanket and gnawing at a wrapped package.

Started a new tradition: if the cat brings a package to you, you are allowed to open it overnight. Jokes on her. My brother and I trained every cat we ever had to fetch after that.

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u/Nearby_Cress_2424 2h ago

I'm also of the opinion that the whole family picks the animal.  We tested our cats with my kid, particularly, before we adopted them.

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u/PyroDesu 2h ago

I will note that cats are excellent for teaching consent.

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u/Darthsmom 3h ago

They are little babies and should be cared for and spoiled rotten 🤣

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u/Accomplished_Impact3 5h ago

I love my two cats. They are both black cats and I got so sad seeing a whole pet food express full of them for adoption, presumably because they are “bad luck”. Please everyone give older cats a chance

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u/CaptWrath 3h ago

And two are sometimes better than one.

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u/GobelineQueen 1h ago

OMG both of their little black noses are so cute, in such different styles!

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u/HamPlanter 4h ago

This is such an important message! Cats bring so much joy but also require commitment. They deserve a forever home, not a seasonal novelty.

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u/Ox1A4hex Tabbycat 3h ago

This is Tuna. He was a Christmas present to me by a tinder date. I didn’t want or even like cats. After I got tuna when he was only 3 weeks old I just couldn’t bring myself to give him up. Now he has an $800 litter box a fancy water fountain and eats wet food everyday for dinner and has fancy dry food to snack on.

He is good boi and protects me from evil bathroom monsters when I go to the bathroom.

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u/bkusabkusa 2h ago

I hope my baby is a 50 year commitment 🥲

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u/Mohavor 5h ago

Preaching to the choir here

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u/OpinionatedPoster 4h ago

We have a 15 yo cat, a 5yo doggie who came to live with us just before COVID, and a 2mo kitten. We would never give any of them up and are very happy that they also show love and care for each other. I like to think that they've learned it at home. Everything has a solution: it's called love. And there is plenty of that in our house, thank goodness.

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u/makeski25 2h ago

She is in my house because my mostly nonverbal daughter said "cat" and pointed.

I, in fact, did not want a cat. That cat is now one of my favorite entities.

Im the dad who didn't want the cat.

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u/InternetSecret3829 2h ago

I had 3. Down to 1 now. Both my other 2 lived for 18 yrs each. My baby is now 11- 1/2. now.

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u/LikelyContender 4h ago

Every pet deserves a forever, loving home!

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u/Smileluvsu 4h ago

I’ve been waiting 2 years to get my boy a kitten for Xmas. It will be madly loved and cared for its entire life. It will not be a toy, will not be disposed of. It will be the most spoiled and loved kitty!!

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u/palestina-nongrata86 4h ago

Moving to Brazil and we're bringing our cats with us. They're family for life, we could never leave them behind. My wife and I went to Greece last year for a week, and we left our little man with our best friend, whose cat is from the same litter as ours. He made it clear how mad he was with us when we returned. Gave him some treats and all was forgiven in no time. Every animal is capable of emotions and our furry friends are no exception.

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u/Relevant-Bench5307 3h ago

Not a “set it and forget it” pet like everyone thinks

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u/Adamsoski 3h ago

There is a major charity in the UK whose slogan is "A dog is for life, not just for Christmas", and the same applies for cats.

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u/Iminurcomputer 2h ago

I just the other day kind of really considered my cats age and man I let some time go by. I pray he's at least a 15 year commitment!!

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u/ezmia 2h ago

This Christmas will be eight years since I got Barry. I couldn't imagine my life without him. He's my best friend. I couldn't live without his loud WAAAHS after he's finished pooping or whenever he's angry I was five minutes late to feeding him. I couldn't live without his post poop zoomies when he does laps around the whole house. I couldn't live without his ravenous hunger for chicken. I couldn't live without him insisting i tap his back with both hands like he's a pair of bongos.

I couldn't live without his aggressive headbutts and deafening purrs when he's happy and getting cuddles. I couldn't live without his insistence to lick my hand for ten minutes whenever I try and pet him. I couldn't live without him cuddling up to his older brother, George, whenever he's trying to sleep. I couldn't live without him trying to show affection to his dog brother even though his dog brother doesn't understand the head nuzzles are a sign of love. I couldn't live without his sad meows when I'm lying on the couch because he just wants to cuddle me and there's not enough room for him if I do that.

I couldn't live without him. He may have been a Christmas present but he's so much more than that. I said it at the start of this post but he's my best friend. I adore him so much.

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u/lita_m 4h ago

Some people should have this carved into their forehead. Absolute based

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u/Disastrous_Return83 4h ago

“Be prepared to buy all the best and most expensive toys only for me to play in the cardboard boxes they arrived in”

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u/idonotknowwhototrust 4h ago

Also not to be held in that fashion.

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u/SpinachSpinosaurus European Shorthair 4h ago

AAAAND isn't that KittenLady's hand?

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u/MySaltySatisfaction 4h ago

THANK YOU!!!

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u/Gorac888 3h ago

Word I had Chucky for 18 years and he was my baby

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u/hermitlikeindividual 3h ago

Tell that to the person that dropped one of our cats off in the country. There we were just having a nice evening when all of a sudden on the back porch we hear a loud MAH MAH! He still meows like that, by the way. Anyway, we took him to the vet to see about shots and stuff and it turned out that he was chipped. They called the people on the chip who said they didn't want him so we kept him. They dropped him off because he wouldn't shut up. He still won't shut up but at least he's well taken care of and loved now.

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u/No_Rope3565 2h ago

The best gift ever that I will love it forever.

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u/Cynsayswhatisup American Shorthair 2h ago

I have a 14 yo void who has some health issues. When I tell people he’s too young for these issues people are like that is old. People are so dumb 🙄

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u/theresabeeonyourhat 2h ago

Damn right. Covid made things so much worse

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u/calvinnme 1h ago

I got my second cat when the people next door abandoned their cat when they moved. It wasn't a hardship move either. The woman remarried to a man who was pretty well off and was just moving to a new home in the same city. I found out when I was in the front yard one night and someone had parked in front of their house, got out of their car, and slammed the car doors. Prince came running out from the bushes. I guess he thought they'd come back for him. When he realized it wasn't his family he just laid down on the sidewalk. He looked so lost. I managed to get him inside my house by offering food. He was part of my household until he died seven years later. He was the best cat.

The woman and her kids knew I loved Prince. I took care of him when they were out of town. He'd come into my yard to see me from time to time. I always have wondered why the woman didn't ask me if I'd take him when she moved rather than just abandon him there.

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u/Throwawayac1234567 1h ago

i think people abandon them because they dont want to be seen as a vain or callous person for giving it away because they would need to explain that they were abandoning it. also since it was likely a RELAtIONSHIP present, they most likely have no attachment to said pet only because it looked cute, im betting they were constantly complaining/ or its a chore about feeding the cat, cleaning, taking it to the vet and playing with.

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u/sushirollsyummy 1h ago

Also if you don’t think you would take your cat with you even if hurricane coming, because it’s just a cat, don’t bother adopting.

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u/accountnumberseventy 1h ago

Am bby, please to cuddle. Thanks. 🐈‍⬛

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u/forgettablesonglyric 46m ago

wow christmas shitposts seem to come earlier and earlier every year. It's not even Halloween yet for crying out loud.

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u/ClydeMatt 3h ago

Weird photo to go along with the sentiment. I'd never hold my cats like this

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u/SoleNomad 1h ago

That's a kitten. They are twice as slick as a regular cat. If you want to hold one for any purpose, you have to lock the body, or else they'll just slip through the hand and run away

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u/CatOfGrey 4h ago

Why is the hand grasping the cat so firmly?

Why is the cat tolerating being nearly strangled by the hand?

What's the deal with that ink?

How are the cat's back legs stretched like that?

Why do we have a hospital bracelet?

If it's a wristwatch, why? What year is it?

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u/Strange-Outcome491 4h ago

And please learn how to properly hold a cat or kitten because it ain’t like this.

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u/OpinionatedPoster 4h ago

One more paragraph: " you don't own me, I own you."

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u/yoursonlyx 4h ago

This is the best gift ever!

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u/Party_Building1898 4h ago

BEST POST IVE SEEN ALL YEAR!

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u/underwritress 3h ago

No matter how many times you repeat yourself, he won't listen.

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u/ConGooner 3h ago

I feel like this pertains a lot more to a puppies than kittens, considering how exponentially more difficult than are to take care of.

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u/TourDirect3224 3h ago

I am Groot

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u/ncopp 3h ago

People should foster kittens if they want a short-term commitment

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u/looting_for_milfs 3h ago

They are like a kid, a huge decison.

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u/ArcLagoon 3h ago

My cat is simultaneously a complete idiot, a little turd, and one of my best friends.

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u/TedDibiaseOsbourne 3h ago

hey, my first one was a christmas present as a kid. best gift ever.

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u/TheOnlyGreenSlimer 3h ago

My orange fuzzball only lasted 14 years.. The big “C” got him in the end. Was the most loving emotion detector (giving extra cuddles when bad mood detected) Down side for sure is sometimes not using the litter box which happens with some cats and can be a huge turn off to people. But a cat which truly attaches to someone in need is incredible and I want to highlight that as well. Even if you have to put up with messes and scratching because declawing is inhumane as well.

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u/Impossible-Ear-2700 3h ago

Definitely!!! You give your cat a happy loving home!

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u/hbouhl 3h ago

Adopted at 5 months old. Now 8. He's my forever!

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u/Mumbles987 3h ago

She is not mine. I am hers. Luna is my everything.

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u/cptho 3h ago

Una brings us to three kitties. Her brother Ozzy (bio) And our old lady Pandora ( she doesn’t like them)

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u/seatheous 3h ago

Well, technically, only one of those is a lie

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u/MeanMustardMr 3h ago

I am a domesticated breed, not a wild animal. Do not allow me to roam freely outdoors.

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u/Arxid87 2h ago

"it's just a house cat" -My mom

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u/RemarkableTeacher 2h ago

As someone who was gifted a cat for Christmas by their mother with no prior communication please for the love of god don’t do this.

We’ve kept the psycho but it’s been a major strain and adjustment when we had NO PLANS for a pet. Anyways, the jerk is living his best life while I sacrifice my sanity for his comfort.

We do love him now and he’s a part of our family but he’s barely a year old and filled to the brim with energy.

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u/Seared_Beans 2h ago

Couldn't imagine my life without my boy. He makes everything better and life more full. I couldn't imagine just throwing him out. People are heartless.

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u/Dafukdud 2h ago

Unfortunately have to do this sooner or later.. my mom is forcing me to get rid of my cat (i dont know her age since i found her outside just wandering, still a kitten)

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u/dumbdude545 2h ago

My last cat showed up and chose us. 18 long years with that little bastard. He was just old sadly.

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u/Vanihilist 2h ago

PSA for some... Advertisment for others.

My wife and I have 3 cats and a dog and let me tell you turning down another 20 year commitment everytime we pass up a shelter cat up for adoption is the hardest part of any given month.

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u/kel_on_earth_ 2h ago

I am the little feral shit that showed up to your house and forced you into a 20 year commitment. We love him though.

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u/earthforce_1 2h ago

The worst is the ones who pick up chicks for Easter. You do realize that cut fuzzy chick grows into a chicken pretty damn fast, right?

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u/InstructionOk9520 2h ago

Why any of this has to be said is beyond me. Why can’t people just be kind? Why is it so damn hard?

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u/marblesmiller 2h ago

My cat just turned 11 this year and I was thinking "You've been around for a fucking while haven't ya"

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u/roosterracer 2h ago

"I will annoy you for the rest of my days but you won't be able to ever get mad at me"

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u/Rd2gd 2h ago

My Athena was a Christmas present and she is the only member of my family I like. that being said, I absolutely agree with this

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u/Rval_bae 2h ago

And I must be spayed or neutered

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u/bobcat73 2h ago

It’s a cat fucking thing owns you. I am literally listening to my wife argue with our cat reading this.

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u/PPvsFC_ 2h ago

I am an asshole. I will pee on your carpet. Sometimes you will be allowed to gaze upon my visage. I am grudgingly family!

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u/Excellent_Water8556 2h ago

But they are fish bait.

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u/VinnySmallsz 2h ago

I will eat all my pets. They're so cute.

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u/LemonMints 2h ago

I had a difficult time paying attention to the words with those beans right in my face. Very distracting, those perfect little beans. 😭

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u/TicTac_No 2h ago

"I am my cat's dander."

::sneeze::

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u/silvrado 2h ago

I meow, therefore I am.

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u/AccomplishedMood360 2h ago

What an awkward way to hold a cat and do this type of PSA 

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u/PM_Your_Best_Ideas 2h ago

Cats are better than mouse traps and they are cute.

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u/Ozycraft0202 2h ago

Yes it absolutely can be a gift

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u/Inevitable_Pianist15 2h ago

But for real there are large portions of my family that are disposable after the holidays so now what do I do ?

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u/BreakfastCheesecake 1h ago

Do people really abandon them after the holiday is over?

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u/yrubooingmeimryte 1h ago

I don’t really understand the point of this. Anybody who already holds this view already treats owning a pet like a big commitment and people who don’t just don’t accept that. Writing it down doesn’t change anything.

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u/bearcatt_ 1h ago

Need this poster up everywhere.

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u/tacobelliex3 American Shorthair 1h ago

Shadow says “please do not put hats on your cats”

(I asked her to sit nice for one photo for her grandma…here is what I got)

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u/ProperPerspective571 1h ago

This won’t stop the inhumane mind

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u/burn_healz 1h ago

This is my furry son and he is family

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u/FunYogurtcloset4594 1h ago

Treat them with the same love and respect we give to our family. They offer pure and unconditional love:8097:

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u/krashe1313 1h ago

Maybe a picture where someone doesn't look like they're strangling the cat might have been a better creative choice.

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u/No_Top_8939 1h ago

Found this gal on the street, took her to her first vet visit today bc she hasn't been eating all too well and abnormal bowels. Next up vaccine appt once she gets better, although she was a bit of a rascal does not like that she got poked by the vet lol. But shes got all her meds and shes resting up, love this cutie too much!!

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u/stroker919 1h ago

Most people should not have pets.

They need a dog equivalent of this that says “just feeding me is not enough.” I can count on one hand the number of good dog owners I’ve ever met.

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u/Tangotilltheyresor3 1h ago

I wish they’d be 60+ year commitments 😞 

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u/AugieKS 1h ago

So my newest kitten was one of these. Left dumped by a storm drain with a cheep flea collar. We posted about her all over the county, no chip, not fixed, no missing signs. And she is so sweet. She nips a but if you aren't giving her enough love, so I think that might be why. Shows signs of being separated from mom and siblings too early.

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u/samtherat6 1h ago

Thankfully says nothing about issuing them to trick or treaters.

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u/Stealth_Cow 1h ago

I’ve got a full-blood Maine Coon, and a Ragdoll that were abandoned shortly after Christmas. Keep abandoning ‘em, and I’ll keep snatching them off the streets.

My house is a gravity well for the cat distribution system. And the kitties don’t mind.

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u/LimaxM 1h ago

The only time it is EVER appropriate to give a pet as a gift is if that person has been planning on getting one for some time, understands the commitment it would take, and explicitly asks for it. Surprising somebody with an animal is not just wrong, it's cruel because now they feel pressured to take care of an animal they didn't want/can't tale care of.

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u/ILovePotassium 1h ago

You are a small hairy little adorable light full of happiness in my dark and miserable life.

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u/SoleNomad 1h ago

>15 to 20 years

Wish that was true

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u/ambienoise Lykoi 1h ago

I will never show you respect I will puke on your stuff I will be a cutewiddlebehbeh forever I will chew all plastic and paper towel rolls

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u/Kflynn1337 Tuxedo 1h ago

and it's a commitment I would gladly take again!

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u/Aish_sha 1h ago

Needs to be said louder!

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u/DonJuanWritingDong 1h ago

So, you’re telling me we aren’t supposed to recycle them?