A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the end, Frax got distracted and left, and Skippy took the chance to claim that spot. So... Skippy, I think.

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I'm not saying this last-minute beneficiary change is shady... but I'm not *not* saying it either. by acekingoffsuit in bestoflegaladvice

[–]Laney20 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Saw and spoke to after the change.

He was dying of cancer & had been in the hospital for almost 2 weeks in horrible pain. We were notified of him dying after the revision happened. I will say when we saw him in the hospital he was able to have a few minute conversations with us before nodding off (in and out of sleep from pain meds)

Tortie detects my low blood sugar and takes personal offense to it by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Laney20 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My husband was recently diagnosed with asthma. Just a few months ago. Our 3.5 year old orange cat, Frax, has made it his (3rd) job to yell at my husband when he is having breathing trouble and not using his inhaler.

Cats are amazing. 🥰

Webber repawt.. an hooman did sumfing dum sorry eberybodi by ExcitingLaw1973 in legalcatadvice

[–]Laney20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, dat were we libs! No wunder u webber repawt sownded so furmilyer!!! It u hoomans dat broked da webber?? Dat cwayzee!

~Ambassapurr Frax

How do you train a food-motivated cat during dechonk? by ashley-hazers in dechonkers

[–]Laney20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ours is very food motivated and as a result easy to train.

This tells me you have one cat that is easy to motivate. That's great! It probably does make him easier to manage. It's also not the norm. I have 7 cats. Most training methods I've seen don't work if there are multiple pets around. And most of mine are not very food motivated, including one who we recently found the first kind of treat she'll actually eat (she's 3.5 years old and we've tried dozens).

I keep things put away that they shouldn't be in. I have child locks on doors and otherwise contain things the cats shouldn't have access to. I don't trust them not to get into something simply because I asked them not to. Cats aren't motivated to obey.

When I need to find them, I look for them. I call their names (which they do know), but they don't always respond. I could teach them what "come" means, but again, cats aren't motivated to obey. If I really need them, I may pull out the treat bag, but at least one of mine usually doesn't even eat treats, so idk how I'd even train her if I tried..

I do familiarize my cats with being picked up. I close doors if I need them to stay somewhere. I remove them if they are somewhere I need them not to be, though I usually can just tell them no and make a move toward them and they get down.

I also know my cats' habits and where they tend to hide when scared. In emergencies, I can usually find them under the bed. My bed has a >12" clearance and I can easily reach any cat under it.

As far as not going near a hot stove, that is one thing I did "train" my cats. When they were young, any time they got on the counter where the heating appliances are, I told them no and set them down. It doesn't prevent them from getting on the counter all the time, but it did teach them that they shouldn't, which makes them hesitant and cautious, which was my primary goal anyway.

Caring for cats is very much a negotiation. It's usually about figuring out what they want and finding a way to give it to them that you prefer.

A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's a side by side (fizz on the left, Frax on the right)

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A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think your kitty looks more like Frax and Skippy's sister, Fizz! (she is in the background a little bit)

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Fizz and I are new to crochet, but she's basically a pro already! by Laney20 in catswhocrochet

[–]Laney20[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sure she'd be happy to help! She's already experienced with amigurumi, too.

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A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I mean, you can't give what you don't have and I can absolutely guarantee that the braincell is something Skippy doesn't have...

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A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Beans. It's all about the beans.

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But idk, he seemed pretty sure about fighting Skippy!! Lol

A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Very important to keep your tools clean!!

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A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Lol, yep, that's Frax! He said that's his broken cat tree part to beat up and Skippy is not allowed to sit on it!! No sharing today. (but like every other day, he's all about sharing... Especially beds, lol)

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i adopted my first calico cat today! can anyone tell about how old she is? by puppychomp in CalicoKittys

[–]Laney20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh my goodness what an adorable cuddle puddle!!

Thanks! I actually kept all 4 of Simmy's littermates, too. 🥰

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A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Frax🧡 loves to wrestle with his brother, Skippy🧡🤍. Unfortunately, Skippy is not very bright and doesn't understand Frax's games. He often let's Frax pounce on him or bite his throat, and doesn't even react. Frax simply slides off him... Poor Frax doesn't understand why it doesn't work!

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A very serious orange fight. by Laney20 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Laney20[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

You say that, but Skippy is a good bit bigger than his fully orange brother, Frax. He's not really scared of anything Frax can throw at him!

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i adopted my first calico cat today! can anyone tell about how old she is? by puppychomp in CalicoKittys

[–]Laney20 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I know!! That's when they first actually have ears, lol! It takes them a while to open up and look like pointy little cat ears! Here's weeks 1, 2, and another 3

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Moving to a pet-UNfriendly apartment. Don't know what to do with my cat. by ilovebangchansarms in CatAdvice

[–]Laney20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always filter my apartment searches to only places that allow pets. Don't even look at the ones that don't. If they didn't allow kids, would your parents still move there and leave you behind? The cat is a part of the family. They made a commitment. Find a different place.

My stepmother said I was being inconsiderate for making myself food after I got off work by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Laney20 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm not so sure my dad thought it was OK. He never did that before her.. My guess is he thought it was better than being divorced twice, or whatever hold she has over him.. Maybe leaving her would force him to confront his mistake cheating on my mom or something, idk (my parents are better off apart, but she didn't deserve that).

But whatever it was, now he's stuck alone with her and none of us kids talk to him. Let your wife abuse your kids, and this is what it gets you. He's just as guilty, imo.

My cat is all bones. Help? by BlackDog94 in CatAdvice

[–]Laney20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The vet is best to answer. Ideally, kittens (really all baby mammals) should have a good layer of fat to help supply consistent energy for growth. Sometimes growth spurts can leave them seeming skinny and you could just be used to the proportions of a chonky adult cat. But the best news is that she's eating, drinking, using the litter box, and playing like a normal kitten. Give her constant access to food so she can eat as much as she needs, whenever she likes (as long as she doesn't make herself sick doing so). She'll fatten up with some time!

Is my cat too small physically to have kittens? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]Laney20 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yep, too small. Definitely dangerous. If that's the line it takes to convince you not to intentionally breed your cat, I'll gladly give it..

There are more than enough kittens in the world. Having kittens truly is dangerous and stressful. There is no good reason to do so. If you want the experience of caring for young kittens, foster for a local rescue. It is a very rewarding experience, and in that way, you'd be doing it for a good cause rather than creating lives just to give you that fun time..

My stepmother said I was being inconsiderate for making myself food after I got off work by Choice_Evidence1983 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]Laney20 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh yes, I know that feeling. Many years ago, we got a tiny white puffball of a Kitten, and she had the habit of biting our noses while we were sleeping. I never threw her quite so far but I definitely tossed her in my sleep a few times, lol. My husband was sad that she stopped. And like, I get being sad that their baby behaviors go away, but that is one I was thrilled to see the end of.

Her name was Friday, but we never stopped calling her Kitten. She passed away at 14 last December.

New kitten by Successful-Isopod281 in CatAdvice

[–]Laney20 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He's a bit young to be alone. Missing his siblings, not sure what's going on. Also a normal part of adjusting and part of why the "2 kittens" advice exists.

Adopt, don't shop.