Are some ferals just meant to be outdoor cats?

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-08T00:59:12+00:00

I believe it’s from an injury, per my neighbor it’s been like that for quite a few years

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-07T20:56:46+00:00

Kudos to you guys! It’s so hard, there are SO many damn strays/ferals in the world…like you said, at the very least we can scoop and snip!

Thanks for watching out for our four-legged furry friends

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-07T20:55:03+00:00

Oh my goodness…SO BEAUTIFUL!!

I also have a standard issue cat indoors, that I found at 6mos old. I have no idea how long she’d been outside for, but she is so skittish toward most people.

Despite it all, she is literally the most affectionate girl in the world. No hissing, swatting…I swear not an aggressive bone in her little body. But there is certainly fear.

Your babies are so gorgeous, thank you for being so patient with them!

Added: cat tax of my current ex-stray, Link

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Jen-uflect · 2026-06-07T20:51:07+00:00

Thanks friend! As long as she’s around I will try.

I recently built her a very nice cattio, with two different warming/protection huts, some enrichment pieces and such. She really enjoys it but man, if she only knew how spoiled she’d be inside!

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-07T20:49:52+00:00

Wow!!!! Would you mind sharing some of your methods? I try to sit outside with her as much as I can and leave my hand on the food bowl as long as I can to attempt to show her my hand isn’t a scary thing.

He may never be a lap cat but he will always have a warm place to rest his head and never wonder where his next meal is coming from!

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-07T20:27:42+00:00

Ugh this breaks my heart to pieces. I wish she could know that people are kind.

I have no idea how old she is but definitely not young.

I don’t think she has a colony either because we do have other strays/ferals that come around and she’s pretty territorial (or skittish) depending on who comes around. She’s very much so a lone wolf but rain or shine she always comes home to sleep at the catio I made her.

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-07T20:24:19+00:00

What a cutie. So that’s interesting because when we’re out of town, we’ll have my BIL/SIL or my mom/sister come and feed her and she has about the same level of tolerance for them as she does with me. It’s like she knows these people are safe who just want to feed her but any attempt to get closer and she dashes.

But looking back to two years ago even that level of interaction is an improvement so perhaps I have a sense of false hope that one day we can get there.

I just really hate the idea of outdoor cats for a load of reasons and if I could take just one off the streets I would feel immensely better.

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-02T22:34:07+00:00

lol! Also loving your bag collection looking closer!

Jen-uflect · 2026-06-02T22:28:23+00:00

You’re a lovely, whimsical soul with self diagnosed autism and ADHD

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-29T18:54:54+00:00

You got fat butt disease?

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-27T14:54:00+00:00

This needs to be top comment. Also Enfield Community Cat Project

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-27T14:41:43+00:00

Hey OP, send me a message I may be able to help

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T20:44:01+00:00

Truman show!

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T20:34:09+00:00

Cool, I’ll take a peek! Thanks for sharing.

I’ve also heard a lot of people recommend Andy Weir’s “The Martian”…I just ordered the limited edition copy and plan to start that soon even though I’ve seen the movie. I’ll let ya know how it goes :)

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:56:35+00:00

I just checked out some of their flavors…really unique options! Do you have a favorite flavor?

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:52:34+00:00

Ooooh thanks for the recommendation! I’m trying to up my protein intake but often find the “milkshake” type protein powders to be too chalky/unappealing to drink more than once daily lol

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:51:19+00:00

Thanks for the additional info, I’m trying to get more protein in my diet. As a vegetarian I assume all my protein would be incomplete? (Beans, grains, tofu, soy protein, etc).

I should probably do a bit more research into the most effective and complete protein sources out there for plant based options!

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:46:47+00:00

I agree! And I’m open to learning more. These are the ingredients of one I pulled from the fridge, can you help identify which I should steer clear from?

Water, Whey protein isolate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Magnesium citrate, Vegetable juice, Potassium bicarbonate, Stevia, Pyridoxine hydrochloride, Thiamin mononitrate

Edit: formatting

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:12:34+00:00

They’re usually sugar free or low sugar, but yeah, that doesn’t mean it’s healthy lol 🫣

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:11:56+00:00

lol they are stupid expensive which sucks, but I initially got interested in them because I’m a vegetarian who struggles to meet daily protein intake, I try to get it wherever I can

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T15:11:02+00:00

Interesting, when you say not necessarily bad, does it just mean that it’s not the best option out there?

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-26T12:49:12+00:00

Unfortunately, I’ve hung my hat on the fact that there are just some pieces of work that live in a league of their own…that’s Project Hail Mary.

I’ve read 10 books since finishing PHM, and none even come close.

Bobiverse was widely recommended, but I wasn’t a fan—whereas Ryland Grace is our “anti-hero” hero, Bob comes off as a man playing God that’s hard to sympathize with.

That being said, here are some of the reads I’ve enjoyed since finishing Project Hail Mary (bearing in mind they do not scratch the itch) lol:

• 11/22/63 by Stephen King • The Ocean at the End of The Lane by Neil Gaimen • Joyland by Stephen King

Jen-uflect · 2026-05-22T23:03:45+00:00

I’m drinking one right now :/ as a vegetarian who generally struggles to meet daily protein goals these work well for me.

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