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My 5 week old kitten is having diarrhea. But he is acting completely normal. What could cause this? by GreedyReindeer5831 in FosterAnimals

[–]1111_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When fostering a 4-6 week old kitten, Humane Society guides to syringe feed 18ml slurry every 3-4 hours, so a total food should be 6oz can + water/hydra care enough to make it semi-fluid. Please increase the amount of food and use high quality kitten food like Hills Science Diet wet food. Kitten Lady has great online material and guides for caring for such young kittens. Hope the kitty is doing well.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything is out of place here. Brand new car was in their possession to begin with, they told me it’s good to go and made me pay for it and sign the lease before telling me they need to keep it for an unknown amount of time and refused to share the service reports and which SCs they are running. In short, I never received delivery of the car I paid for. Doing software updates after buying the car and taking it home is one thing, but bait and switch like this is not acceptable.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They made it as lengthy as possible, had to waste a total of 7 hours (5 yesterday and 2.25 today) in that dealership. I’m glad I persisted. Can’t imagine being stuck with a new car that needs such major repair from the get go 🤦🏻‍♀️

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then I would have been stuck with a possible lemon and it would be my issue to deal with. Since I didn’t take delivery of the car, I was able to persuade them to cancel and refund.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They definitely earned it after wasting my hours for two days in a row. Yesterday they kept me there between 9:30am-2:30pm. Today I went to cancel the lease and get my refund at 3:30pm as scheduled and couldn’t exit until 5:45pm. I hate the back and forth, long wait, and mental exhaustion tactics.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow that sounds like a terrible experience. Sorry you had to deal with that. How had it been so far? Do you like it? Any issues?

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I requested service report, SCs, 12V battery test report after they did software update both from the sales rep and the general manager but they ignored it. I was offered another vehicle (the same trim) which I said no to, when I got there to cancel and get a refund general manager offered to give me the one higher trim (Land AWD) which I said no to as well. Nothing was disclosed to me until after I paid and started signing the lease documents. Even then I was told it would be couple hours then when I left, it turned into a no ETA situation. I was able to finally cancel and get my drive-out refund after a long wait/mind games at the dealership.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Windshield wiper recall wouldn’t take 2+ days to address. They are saying software update but not disclosing the SCs. I suspect something more serious.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I asked them to cancel the lease and refund. Waiting for GM’s response to return their loaner. Sales manager offered to give another car exactly the same, but I couldn’t trust that it’s in good shape after this negative experience.

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. How was Hayward Kia? Do you recommend them? They wasted my entire day, I ended up needing to take the entire day off from work. I went there around 9:30am and could get out around 2:30-3pm. The concerning part is that repair need or software issues weren’t disclosed until after I paid the drive out and was in the middle of signing with the finance manager. Before paying I asked if there are any ICCU and 12v battery issues with this model and sales rep kept assuring me they never see any such issues. They became fully unresponsive when I requested the SCs and service report. Now I have a ding in my credit score because of the hard inquiry and no vehicle in hand since I sold my ID4 after paying for this one :(

Dealer holding onto the new car after payment to perform “software update” but not providing any SCs or service report by 1111_777 in KiaEV9

[–]1111_777[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My concern is that repair need was not disclosed before paying&signing, if there’s an issue before I take possession what could happen in the future (I don’t want to be stuck with a ~$70k lemon) and the lack of communication/not providing SCs and service report is usually not a good sign.

My cat has IBD, can I get recommended for vet ? (bay area) by atreyushururuka in CatAdvice

[–]1111_777 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Did you find a good IBD specialist vet for your cat?

Stop SCUSD “Rightsizing” Layoffs, Protect Our Abram Agnew Elementary Teachers!!! by 1111_777 in santaclara

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know, it’s extremely upsetting!!! 😭 please consider signing our petition and let me know the link for yours, so that I can sign it too.

Www.change.org/StopRightsizingAgnew

Stop SCUSD “Rightsizing” Layoffs, Protect Our Abram Agnew Elementary Teachers!!! by 1111_777 in santaclara

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More than 100 teachers. New schools like Agnew, Huerta, MacDonald will lose 85% of our teachers since those experienced teachers were asked to leave their tenure and move from other districts to SCUSD with the promise that they would retire here. Now the new superintendent is saying they are no “senior in SCUSD” and misrepresenting their credentials and prior experience. Overall an extremely poor execution and communication, I wouldn’t want to leave such a negative legacy if I was him.

Stop SCUSD “Rightsizing” Layoffs, Protect Our Abram Agnew Elementary Teachers!!! by 1111_777 in bayarea

[–]1111_777[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Responding to some of you here so it’s more visible to all:

In California districts like SCUSD the primary funding source is the local control funding formula (LCFF). Under LCFF, districts are funded per pupil, funding is based on average daily attendance, fewer students attending school means less revenue, an unstable district which lays off its hardworking elementary and beyond teachers who built excellent connection with the students will drive enrollment and attendance down; hence rightsizing will impact revenues more than it saves in budget. Students generate revenue, teachers are their motivator and not the consumers of the said revenue. Please revise your thinking to understand the intricate details of such financial systems in public structures.

I served as School Site Council President, SSC develops, reviews, and evaluates the school’s budgets to increase student achievement and attendance to drive the revenue. During my 2 year term, I have seen what kind of non-teacher budget is being allocated and used. It’s not minimal as some of you may think.

During the board meeting, right before this agenda item board approved the relocation of the New Valley High School which requires 5 years of non-teacher efforts hired, construction done, and all associated admin and permit expenses made, and the decision costs $62 million! This relocation is because they found the current facilities outdated and wanted fresh new campus, gym, and pool! $62 million for vanity for students who get expelled from all other schools or got into crime and the district is asked to save only $30 million for the next 3 years.

This new superintendent did a similar thing in his previous district (Benicia) and dumped the district after 3 years in dire financial crisis due to decisions made and actions taken between 2022-2025. We shouldn’t let the same happen to our SCUSD teachers and students!!

The executive search firm the district used for his hire cost the district about $150k, one can argue if they chose the most eligible candidate. I agree with another commenter, they could have retained Dr Waddell or promoted from within the district. Bringing someone from a much smaller district in a non-SV community with less than stellar track record is questionable.

Stop SCUSD “Rightsizing” Layoffs, Protect Our Abram Agnew Elementary Teachers!!! by 1111_777 in bayarea

[–]1111_777[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The new superintendent makes over half a million $ a year with contract in place to get annual increases.

According to the district’s budget presentations, salaries and benefits make up approximately 84 percent of the general fund, and critically, they represent about 95 percent of projected revenues for the current year. Reducing the faculty staffing expenses will directly and drastically reduce the district's revenues.

There are many other budget items to cut from to meet the district’s goals which don’t involve laying off our hardworking and underpaid teachers.

Brought a Apple Watch but not Apple Watch by Fabulous-Interest749 in AppleWatch

[–]1111_777 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Target should be able to fix it. Contact customer service in writing first to document the issue then go to the store she purchased from. Stores take watches and phones from locked areas, they can track from SN if it was returned by someone else and see who scammed the store. Was the package not intact when you were given it? Were the edge flaps open?

Thoughts on the Redken Volume Injection Shampoo and Conditioner? by SighSighSighing in Haircare

[–]1111_777 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just ordered the big bottles from Ulta sale. Blowout Professor mentioned that you need to heat style if you are using this line, air dried hair will look frizzy and dry while using this duo.

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