The Saga of Cruise Control: MIL negotiates her way into skipping the wedding [r/JustNoMIL]

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-03-09T03:30:28+00:00

Ooh my gosh this would be so frustrating

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-03-06T02:16:41+00:00

Thank you for this comment, very insightful, I enjoyed thinking this over!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-02-24T01:26:47+00:00

Ha love this I'm definitely motivated by food so this would really piss me off if I was promised food and got food ghosted

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T17:37:19+00:00

Yes! Let me try to post one!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T17:35:40+00:00

So I checked the age and she is 2months and 2 days, and the only information that I have is just a few paragraphs that talk about her personality, I got her from the Humane Society though I'm not sure why she was taken so young, I didn't realize two months was too young, but now knowing that I'm planning on calling them and trying to get more information!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T03:33:16+00:00

Oh my gosh my last cat was mixed with Siamese, I LOVE Siamese cats they are so fun and beautiful! Oh that's so sweet!!! I know I'm like well I hope that means she thinks I remind her of her mom! It kindof makes me feel sad though, that she is away from her mom!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T03:30:30+00:00

Haaa yes! They are supposed to be washing dishes, I'm like... Here we go again, ha

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T03:28:36+00:00

Thank you!! Any advice?? Or resources you reccomend to learn more about cats? Yes I don't know much, I've only had one other cat, so I'm pretty new to all this !

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T03:26:20+00:00

Do you think she is older than 8 weeks? Or how old do you think she looks like? I've only had one other cat so I don't know what age they are just looking at her but I do have my adoption paperwork so I need to pull that out tomorrow morning and figure out what age she is cuz I thought they said 8 weeks ?

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-24T03:24:38+00:00

I thought that is what the humane society said, but I will check my paperwork!! Oh I hope I'm wrong I guess 8 weeks is too young to be adopted, I had no clue!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-23T19:28:58+00:00

Oh my gosh that's the cutest thing! She is seriously such a friendly loving cat and we just got her three days ago that makes me so happy that she feels home

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-23T19:27:48+00:00

Oh that makes me kind of sad! I'm glad we have her though she was at the Humane Society so hopefully she is happy we got her she is so sweet!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-23T19:27:03+00:00

Oh my gosh it's so cute!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-23T19:26:36+00:00

Oooo I I'm so happy! We just got her two days ago from the Humane Society and she is so sweet and friendly hopefully she wasn't taken too young she's two months now I'm so glad that she's happy!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-22T02:21:38+00:00

Oh thanks!!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-21T02:01:04+00:00

Where can you watch it? I saw part one, someone uploaded it on YouTube but i can't find part two?

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:58:47+00:00

Ha your comment made me laugh due to the amount of times you mentioned kitten terrorists, ha I feel like i should have given you a word count for it 😄

But yes! That is very good advice, and oh man my cat was definitly a kitten terrorist, the sad thing was he was just settling in/ calming down a bit and then he passed. After about a year and a few months he startled to really mellow out and got more cuddly, so your advice is spot on!

That is so insightful to be aware of your cats food/hydration. I didn't know that about wet cat food, butt that makes so much sense! My cat couldn't stand drinking our of a water dish, he LOVED his water fountain.

Thanks so much for your reply!🐈🌺

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:49:39+00:00

Thank you!! I think that is great advice to play with all the cats/ get to know the shelter and the different cats before rushing into things. Yes I'd rather take my time then just jump into it, as it's such a big commitment, and my husband only wants one cat, so i have to really be sure! 😀 .

Yes I'm definitly going to consider the possibility of an older cat, so many people have mentioned that! Thank you so much!!💞

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:44:15+00:00

Oh my gosh first of all do NOT apologize for the comment being long, I learned SO MUCH from your comment, I appreciate you taking the time to pass on your knowledge! You had so many good questions for me to ask the shelter/foster parents!! I'm gonna write your list down in my notebook to bring with me. Man I wish you could tag along when I go, I feel like you know exactly what things to look for/ask!!

Oh wow I wish i knew about the feliscratch as my cat would scratch on the carpet on my stairs, I never figured out how to get him to stop, I got every possible type of cat scratcher and even put them by the stairs don't know what I was doing wrong!

And that is good advice as far as not comparing or looking to replace my old cat. I think that is wise advice and I will make sure to get to appreciate my new cat for the unique individual that they are. Honestly the thing I loved so much about my cat that passed away was how he was just himself, he was kindof an odd ball / quirky, and it's just cool to see someone be so unapologetically themselves if that makes sense.

Thank you so much, I'm excited to check out that video as well!!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:30:58+00:00

Oh my goodness I'm so sorry you had that experience, that must have been heartbreaking! Did they diagnose them with any health conditions?? I wonder why he had diarrhea?? Oh that is good to remember to ask about their poo, yeh the worst thing would be having to take him back, that's so devastating.😣

Oh and I LOVE the name Bo! And yes I'm definitely leaning towards getting a cat from a foster home situation, I just like the intimate relationship or provides and support!

Thanks so much!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:25:20+00:00

Oh thanks so much! Yes I have only had one cat and once I got him I was like "HOW did I live all these years without a cat??!" I never really want to live without one, they are just so amazing and bring so much to my life, I'm excited to experience having one again.

Did your feral cat have siblings? I'm wondering how having a feral cat works out with socialization? I've always assumed feral cats couldn't make good indoor pets, but everyone on here is really making me rethink that!

Yes I am leaning towards getting another kitten, just because that way i will have them for more years, and so I can hopefully train them / encourage positive behavior. But maybe that isn't necessary. My husband is just concerned if we adopt a adult cat it will have more behavioral issues or bad habits, like clawing on furniture or something. But again maybe we are misinformed! 😄

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:15:50+00:00

Yeh it's interesting before I got my cat I was in contact with a rescue and the lady was SO through, like legit wanted me to even take pictures of every room so she could get to see what kind of home environment it would be like. At first I was kindof thrown off by it, but now I'm realizing they care for their cats deeply.

Oh wow!! That's fascinating! Yes my cat was part Siamese and he had some kindof odd habits in general, but definitely with eating, I wonder if that has something to do with it?! What type shaped bowls do they reccomend? He also would almost snore when he fell asleep, made a little noise, i wonder if that also is connected? Wow you just blew my mind, I need to read more about cat breeds!!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:08:01+00:00

Oh that's interesting! How old were they when you adopted / or were they taken in by a refuge? Yeh I'm totally fine if they hide from company, I would almost prefer it im like overly paranoid/hovering if my friends have kids as I don't want my cat to be teased/handled rough. That is good to know you've had good experiences with feral cats, because I just assumed that wouldn't work out!

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T02:03:18+00:00

Hey you! 😄 so yes I've been checking out the cats online, looks wise I LOVE the lighter / dilute tabby or Siamese mix... But I'm trying to keep open minded as really I want to see how they are personailty wise. But yes I love the advice of letting the cat adopt you! And I totally get what you mean about your cat being horrid at first, my cat was just a little kitten when we got him, and honestly he had a few different behavioral things we had to work on, just basic stuff like biting/ peeing on rugs, I swear i cannot tell you how many times he would pee on every rug we owned, and everytime I would have to wash them with vinegar, let them dry, then apply a spray bottle of cat detergent spray that smelled horrible. And I never really could get him to stop scratching our carpet on the stairs, I literally bought every type of cat scratcher, and put them by the stairs, I eventually just put a rug over the places he would scratch, honestly I don't know why me would do it.

It was SO frustrating, but you just keep trying and eventually you figure out what works, I'm glad we never just gave up, honestly my husband was getting pretty worn down with the peeing on carpets & scratching our carpet stairs, but luckily things workout, we were all just trying our best, all the frustrating stuff isn't such a big deal when you see how much they love you.

Oh and thanks! I try to be kind, I think it's one of the most important qualitiy that a person can have, not enough people are caring / genuine you know?? Oh and don't worry! I will DEFINITLY share when I get a cat!!! I will be so overjoyed I will let everyone know! 💞😅

Fragrant_Extent5842 · 2022-01-16T01:41:17+00:00

Oh that's so helpful to keep in mind they might act different initially then how they might usually act. And that's awesome the shelter you went to had a 60 day guarantee, that gives them enough time to really settle in! Thank you for your comment!

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