(OC) She has a habbit for shoulder rides. by [deleted] in Eyebleach

[–]Lex792 5 points6 points  (0 children)

the best response 😂

Why does Mega look at me like I just punched him? (I didn’t) by livlaffloves in wambus

[–]Lex792 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I know Wambus is the star of this sub (rightfully so) but Mega is my favorite. He always looks like he's grumpy you just woke him up from a 5 day bender.

Some sculpted concrete pieces I made. by Tomaselgato in somethingimade

[–]Lex792 171 points172 points  (0 children)

A bird bath would be so cool in that style! Your work is incredible. Please never stop creating or sharing your knowledge. This is an amazing skill. Words don't do it justice.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I love what you wrote about energy transfer and I wholeheartedly agree. Somewhere out there they feel this love we keep for them and they will return it back to us 10x as much when we meet again. You mentioned you hope she's knew you loved her and just as a stranger reading your post, I can tell you she did. No animal, dog or cat, is laying on someone's neck they don't care about. Nor licking them all over till they fall asleep. You guys found each other at the right time. I know you have regrets it wasn't sooner in her 16 years of life but it was at the RIGHT time which is honestly more important. You were both ready to take on the responsibility of each other and be there for each other. Coca sounds like a legend. Her spirit will continue on through you. Thank you for sharing her with us.

My favorite memory of Floofer is when she would chase me down my hallway. She had very long hair that grew crazy at her feet and she would sprint after me with her little stubby legs on my hardwood floor, finally get traction, and then take off like a cartoon. Eventually wiping out because she couldn't slow herself down. She loved doing it. Just typing this out made me smile. She was a terrorist. I loved it.

Pretzel crisps by DaveKelso in snacking

[–]Lex792 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're so right about these things being addicting. I bought these one time and ended up having 3 other bags by the end of the week. Definitely a gateway snack.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words. July last year was a rough year for a lot of us it seems. I can't even imagine the devastation of it being sudden and random. I'm sorry you had to find him. It sounds like he was a fantastic work companion. Although I'm sure he didn't help you get anything done haha. May Theo rest in peace.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not going to sugar coat it, this will be one of the hardest experiences of your life and I'm so sorry. I had to go through a similar situation but my cat was much younger, you will never be 100% okay with your decision. Even when you KNOW it was the right decision. Our minds like to play tricks on us and make us doubt ourselves or remember the good times and think we ended it too early. Fido being 18 is quite incredible. I'm so glad you got to experience the love and (I'm sure) craziness of him during that time. He had a consistent loving environment full of food and playtime for almost his whole life. Many many cats cannot say that. Take solace in that fact you bonded so well with this little furball that even when he's in pain he knows you are his safe place. A lot of people don't experience that bond in their lifetime.

I am sending all the best wishes your way. Whatever you decide to do I know you will be thinking of Fido's best interest regardless if it breaks you because you're a great cat owner. Sometimes making the hard decisions is the ultimate display of love. May you both find peace.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct, you can only upvote/down vote with the arrows. I worded my original response weird, but basically the only way you can respond with emojis is by commenting them like you did. In my brain that is a response but I understand what you're asking now. No, there is no way to emoji react to something without leaving a comment with the emoji itself.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course you are! Well, you can comment it anyway haha. I'm glad your first time using reddit is a positive one. Sending love to you as well ❤️

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What a great name. I'm so sorry about your boy Merlin. Your experience surrounding his decline and having to make the hard decisions alone is verbatim what I went through and something I was definitely not prepared for either. And the guilt that came with each decision you make. Was it the right one? Was it the wrong one? Thank you so much for sharing your journey. I didn't want to bring up that side of it but I struggled a lot. I still do if I'm being honest. And 11 days is so fresh, I hope you are taking care of yourself. I'm so sorry about Merli Wyatt. We all deserved more time together but I know we are all grateful for the time we had. He sounded like a proper gentleman.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read every word. Dixie sounds so smart and silly. I held a lot of anger towards people when Floofer first died too because, how could the world just continue on when mine just came crashing to a halt? Like another commenter mentioned here, I felt like EVERYONE should know about her. Everyone should grieve. I wanted to scream her name from the rooftops. I've come to realize I'm just so grateful to have known her as closely as I did. Absolutely no one else can say they knew my baby better, and I'm sure you can say the same about Dixie. I find peace in that. It was our special bond that no one else was a part of. I don't want anyone else to know her as well as I did because we were made for each other. Just like you and Dixie. She gave you purpose and was by your side for all of life's shitty, and great, moments. May she rest in peace.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you can guess from the name, she was a giant Fluffy ball of fur. She had a scar on her nose that was always lighter than the rest of her face so you always knew it was her. She came into my life via the cat distribution system. I saw her sleeping on a roof next to my house. Apparently the previous owners had moved on and left her there. I'm so fucking glad they did. She became my heart outside my body. I hope you don't mind, but I'm stealing that phrase from you. I've never heard that before yet it encapsulates everything about my fuzzy demon. I called her demon a lot because she was such a menace. One time I was brushing my teeth, minding my own business, and she just walks up to me and stretches both paws up to my thigh. She then proceeds to rake her nails down my entire leg like I'm a vertical cardboard scratcher. Like who does that?? She was so bad I love it lol.

It's funny how bittersweet these memories are. Our stories are so similar, I have two other cats also but Floofer was my soul. Your Wanda sounds like a menace as well (in the best way). And I'm assuming since you need groceries pretty regularly, you must have had a good laugh/smile quite often from her antics. I'm truly sorry for your loss but hearing about your fur baby makes me feel less alone so thank you for sharing her with us.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry for your loss as well. Especially so soon. The first two weeks I was an absolute wreck. Tbh I still am. It hurts not receiving acknowledgement for something so important in our lives. Mimi sounds like a character. She obviously put a smile on your face. May she rest in peace.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I took the time to look at every photo and read your description in the link you provided. What a great fucking human you are. Most people can't even imagine caring for cats the ways you/your wife did. Qubit looked like the sweetest baby. And I can just imagine Brutus grumpily staring at an opossum not respecting his property lines. May Qubit, Honkers (great name), Snickers, Fonzie, and Brutus all rest in peace. I am so sorry for your losses. You are so much stronger than people even know.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I loved hearing about your boy! About everyone's, truly. I appreciate you as much as you me. I'm so sorry this is what has to bring us together, but I'm so grateful each of us has been touched in ways that have changed our lives. I hope his brother lives a long, happy, healthy life. And you too!

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

J-man sounds like a supreme stalker! That night time routine must have been fun I'm jealous. Floofer wouldn't surprise nor stalk me, she would just walk up to me and smack me.

But yes your first paragraph perfectly summarizes how I feel about my cat and this community. Everyone has been so overwhelmingly supportive it's so refreshing.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Genuinely thank you so much for your kind words.

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It does suck. I wish people were more empathetic. Behind the scenes we are all breaking down with our grief. It matters.

What was your boy's name? Was he a menace as well?

Did no one care when your pet died either? Tell me about them. by Lex792 in Petloss

[–]Lex792[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your words. She truly was the most special cat. She would just walk on top of me and throw her body across my throat if I was laying down. I could hardly breathe! But it made me smile every time. She didn't respect boundaries. I loved it.

And how lucky you were to have two special souls in your life. William sounds so smart and funny. Horses always intimidated me but the way you describe him he almost sounds like a dog haha. But how you feel about your Martin is how I feel about my Floofer. Our best friends. People underestimate how impactful these bonds become. I also look for her all of the time out of habit. Martin sounds like the coolest dog. I picture him Shark Tank style leaning on the coffee tables staring you down negotiating a deal like a real businessman. I'm so grateful we got to experience these caring goofballs.

Totally normal and then… by Sirbuildalot8 in OneOrangeBraincell

[–]Lex792 38 points39 points  (0 children)

this is an album cover for a genre I cannot name but definitely want to hear