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Sik_Facadian t1_ispd59m wrote

Cats are amazing creatures and they are highly underestimated. My Wally (legally Wally West The Fastest Cat Alive) and I can speak and I know his meows and he knows what I say well enough for us to communicate fairly well. They are more than pets :)

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KonnichiwaAmigos OP t1_ispcwxa wrote

I really appreciate it! She’s super stocked up on treats. There’s an older couple from CT that sends her birthday gifts and we decided to head up there to meet them being that they’ve been so sweet and following along on Instagram forever and of course they showered her with treats while we were there. Of course, thanks for the questions, I can’t believe this is something people actually wanted to talk about, I thought I would get like 2 or 3 comments.

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whatsasimba t1_ispc75f wrote

I grew up with cats, and my memories of them were basically just like that. I lived in apartments for 20+ years as an adult, and rabbits were my pet of choice for most of them. Basically the enthusiasm of a dog when I came home, but less stinky litterboxes (mine were trained).

A few years after the last one passed away, I got a dog. Then a house, and a second dog. And two and a half years ago, a good friend needed to go into assisted living, so I took her cats. Internally, I wasn't thrilled, but if I can keep animals out of the shelter, I'll do it.

There was a period of separation in the house, with cats in the attic, but a few months in, everyone started to mingle. And I love these cats. The litter box situation is still evolving (I think I'm getting the robot), but they're pretty chill. I've had to intervene a time or two before the pups get a taste of the murder mittens, but both dogs and a cat are snoozing on my bed, and most nights, all 4 of them sleep with me.

I don't know that I'd get another cat when these two go to live with their mom at the rainbow bridge, but I want them to have as long and happy a life as possible until then.

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KonnichiwaAmigos OP t1_ispatsz wrote

You are far too kind! I’m not in this to gain anything, I didn’t even get paid for the movie, if you absolutely insist it would be great to donate any treat money to a charity that aligns with your values

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KonnichiwaAmigos OP t1_ispa5oj wrote

That’s an interesting compliment and I like it. She loves anything in a puree tube, it’s the only snack she’s never refused. I actually spilled one on the red carpet while feeding her. Getting there without dying was easy, just popped her in her backpack and she went along for the ride

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KonnichiwaAmigos OP t1_isp9k6y wrote

Thankfully the bag is a little safe space for her. She uses it when she’s tired of walking on hikes, if we’re in a place she’s unfamiliar with and hasn’t warmed up to, and now she uses it for movie premieres apparently. When she’s in the bag she’s really comfortable, it’s like being at home I guess. There is a little clip that I clip her harness to that keeps her from jumping out, I used that for this event but it wasn’t necessary

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The_Original_Gronkie t1_isp7jn8 wrote

Sifting their litter box every day takes care of that problem, but I'm not sure what you mean by "sporadic behavior." If you mean their odd, unpredictable nature, that is actually the fun of cats. You never know what they'll do next, especially if you have more than one. Having multiple cats brings out their personalities better.

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zabts t1_isonbdr wrote

With all of the conspiracy theories about it how do you think the Pyramids were built? Just a physically massive amount of slave labor pulling tons of material up impossible inclines, or more advanced machinery than we realized or are you one of those that say that there is an extra-terrestrial element to it?

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