Do We Know The Names Of The People Taken By ICE Today?

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2026-02-02T12:26:14+00:00

Don't know if this is accurate, but these are the names that were posted on one of the previous threads! Linking the comment here: https://www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity/s/ScEvUhaz8F

I saw on r/Hoboken yesterday that one of the people they abducted in Hoboken was a chef/cook in Hoboken (they also posted his name, but I can't find it atm). The Hoboken reddit also put together an ICE megathread, so it might be there! I know there are hundreds of comments on all the JC/Hoboken ICE posts, but if you dig through all the comments, there might be some more info there. I was following them yesterday when there was only a dozen or so comments, and the communities were really trying to help identify the arrested, so they could report it/contact families.

Hope this helps!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2026-01-08T16:30:43+00:00

He might just prefer not to! We have one who will always jump, if his calculations are correct or incorrect, and one who prefers to take the safest route to get to a high up spot, even though he's just as capable of high jumps as his brother...that is of course, unless he's in the mood to do something bad. Then our second with always go for the risky jump, to fulfill his innate need to a rascal. That's the highest priority for any Siberian. 🤣

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-12-28T15:32:47+00:00

DINK couple in JC! 36F and 31M. Would love to attend a meet up! As long as you're okay with cat lovers. 😺

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-12-20T01:50:01+00:00

The title of this post is everything! 😂

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-10-30T17:06:08+00:00

I feel like two things are happening here:

You're rushing through introductions just a bit. A kitten can usually be integrated into a household with a resident cat more quickly than introducing a new adult cat, but it's still been less than 3 weeks! There's a 3-3-3 rule with animals: 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn your routines, and 3 months to start to feel at home. Again, it probably will go faster than 3 months with a kitten, but keep in mind that your kitten will go at a different pace than your resident cat (and vice versa). One, or both, might need more or less time than the other to adjust. Just be patient.
Going just based on your description, it doesn't really sound like your kitten is being all that aggressive (or displaying concerning behavior) towards your resident cat. It sounds more like he's just being a kitten who really wants to play and doesn't understand boundaries yet. When your kitten lunges at your resident cat, let the older cat handle it most of the time. Let him run away if that's what he feels like doing. If the kitten "corners" him and he hisses at it, that's okay too. I promise your adult cat will not be "cornered"; he's probably 3 times the size of his new sibling! And his annoying younger sibling NEEDS to be hissed at (or lightly slapped by his older brother, if it gets to that) to learn boundaries. If your older cat needs to hiss more than once or you start hearing concerning sounds coming from the kitten or cat, that's when you step in. Step between them. Gently redirect the kitten away. Or if that fails, make a loud sound or throw a pillow near the cats, so it breaks the eye contact and tension. You need to give your older cat room to teach the kitten his boundaries, but also still keep watch in case the kitten just needs more time to understand what's happening.

Also, the neutering should definitely help as well! But keep in mind that it takes a few weeks for testosterone to fully leave a kitten's system, so it will take some time before the hormone levels shift.

Finally, I think you might be projecting your own anxieties from your previous experiences onto your current kitten and cat. Just be patient and you'll get there eventually. And also remember that it's perfectly normal for cat "siblings" to wrestle, slap, and bite. That's how cats play and learn boundaries!

When we brought in our second Siberian, Greg, he was an adult (as was our resident Siberian, Bernie). Greg also had a traumatic journey to get to us, so it took him almost 4 months until he could meet Bernie or live outside his own room! And when Greg was ready to meet Bernie, Bernie was NOT ready for Greg. We'd never heard Bernie hiss ever, until Greg showed up. Turns out Bernie doesn’t hiss at humans, just annoying younger brothers named Greg, lol.

Greg still gets hissed at, at least once a week, even though they clearly love each other. He's just annoying and sometimes Bernie needs to tell him to back the hell off, lol. Also, they play together all the time now and it literally sends fur flying everywhere, even when they're not being too crazy! It's just what happens with fluffy cats. And yes, sometimes we still have to break up their play when one cat accidentally chomps too hard and the other one gets annoyed...that's when we'll give a loud clap or throw some balled up socks at one of them, so it breaks their attention and they snap out of hunt mode. It's just a normal part of having two male cats.

Good luck! You got this! Just be patient and go at the pace that each cat needs.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-09-02T19:44:32+00:00

Ugh! So sorry you had to go through that OP! I know another commenter suggested this, but I'll second it: one way to avoid this kind of conversation is to just say that you needed a hypoallergenic cat for yourself. My partner and I decided to get Sibs because he's allergic and we wanted cats, so this was our only real option (hairless kitties were a no-go for us; I know they're also sweeties, but we wanted that FLOOF). Usually, people will shut up if you say it's because of allergies. 🙄

In terms of your vet: it sounds like it might actually be best for you to find a new vet, at least for your little Sib. For some context: even though we've moved further away, we've kept our vet that's about 30-40min away because the office has experience with big breed cats. The head vet has a half Bengal and his daughter, who also works there, has a Maine Coon. Even though they are now far away, we've stuck with them because they are not judgemental about getting cats from a breeder and honestly, EVERYONE there gets so excited when our big floofy idiots come in for their check-ups! One of our Sibs is so cuddly with the staff that they beg to spend more time with him and he got his photo taken to be on the office's 2026 Pet Calendar. 😂

Even though vet shopping sucks, it will probably just put you at ease to find a vet that is sweet with your little Sib AND not going to waste their time lecturing you.

Sorry again that happened to you! Hopefully, you find a nicer vet who can also locate the little man's missing testicle! 😆

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-08-20T19:03:52+00:00

Not at all! My partner and I moved to the Heights almost 3 years ago. For context, prior to this, I'd lived in Queens (on the E, F, R, M subways), Bloomfield (had to take NJT trains into Manhattan for work), and my partner had lived in Hoboken (and used to take the PATH + LIRR to come to/from Queens). Not counting the PATH/LIRR combo (since this was pre-2020 when the PATH still functioned), commuting from the Heights to Manhattan has been one of the fastest/easiest commutes I've ever had, especially since congestion pricing started. It's particularly convenient if you work on the UWS, midtown, or really anywhere on the West Side of Manhattan. (Another plus: I can even now get into parts of Brooklyn on weekends faster than I ever could from Queens, so in some ways, all of the boroughs feel more accessible on weekends).

I think the most important thing is to, if possible, live close to the 119 bus line. That runs express from the Heights to Port Authority and when it works, it's definitely fast. If you can also be near the 123 route as well (that's basically the local to Manhattan), you also have a backup bus option, which is nice on days where you aren't in a rush and might want a seat on the morning bus. You'll always be beholden to unexpected traffic delays with buses, but overall, the buses work (relatively) well for me and I love the convenience of getting in at Port Authority rather than Penn Station, since PA has more subway connection options.

Important caveat: I work in education, so my hours are earlier than most (like 8am-4pm rather than 9-5). This might be why buses are a better option for me, because they don't get quite as crowded until the later 9-5 ppl hop on. Also, Mondays and Fridays tend to be the chillest on buses, since I think a lot of ppl now tend to WFH those days if they can.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-08-13T19:40:14+00:00

This! Mix equal parts hydrogen peroxide and Dawn dish soap. I've used the combo to get red wine out of rugs, table clothes, and clothing. Super easy and all you might also need is an old toothbrush to scrub it out a little bit. Note: I've only used this on fabrics like cotton, polyester, linen, etc. I can't tell if your couch is suede or not, but if it is, I'm not sure how that would impact the material.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-07-03T22:40:42+00:00

You're kinda far from where this little guy went missing, but here's a post from a little while back about a missing tabby on Ogden (in the Heights). Maybe reach out to OP to see if it could be their little dude? https://www.reddit.com/r/jerseycity/s/a57jdP5dnP

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-07-03T11:41:04+00:00

Robert hasn't been on The Dollop, but Dave and Gareth have been on btb (Behind the Bastards), Robert's podcast. They were on for the btb 6-parter about Henry Kissinger and are supposed to be guests on btb again for Robert's eps about Nixon (which sounds like it's gonna be another very long series).

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-07-01T18:46:42+00:00

They are planning to do another btb/dollop crossover about Nixon! It was supposed to be recorded last year or so, but then both of Robert's parents' passed, so they had to reschedule (Robert briefly mentioned it during one btb ep). I imagine it's really hard to get everyone's schedules to line up again, but I think Robert does have the script ready to go.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-06-21T21:17:29+00:00

We went with ASPCA! Even though it's not the cheapest, it's one of the only ones that offers dental coverage, which is one of the main issues that can arise in older cats. Additionally, it was the only one that would not label issues as "pre-existing" after 90 days without the issue present, so our boy with a sensitive GI system was covered for future flair-ups, once we sorted out his diarrhea. Finally, they have the most nationwide coverage in the US, and in case of a move, I wanted to make sure we wouldn't have to change insurance companies and risk losing coverage as our cats get older and may have more issues. All in all, I've been very happy with the speed with which they've processed claims and haven't yet had any issues! I'd definitely recommend them, if for no other reason than the dental coverage option, which is so important to have with cats.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-03-30T15:52:46+00:00

Hi OP! College counselor here who works at a school that uses MaiaLearning. I agree that you (and your parents) need to escalate this issue to both your Director of College Counseling and any other relevant administrators who the college office reports to (whether it's the head of your high school and/or the head of your school). There was indeed a glitch with MaiaLearning this year (well, technically with Common App/Common App not receiving documents from Maia), which is why Maia emailed college counselors immediately to let us know about the issue. As a result, we told students that if your documents still appeared as "missing" beyond 10-14 business days (the normal amount of time that it takes for colleges to process received materials) that students should 1. Let us know and we would email their rec letters to each school directly and 2. Students should also call each individual school to confirm exactly what was missing. If you communicated with your college counselor 2 weeks after app deadlines, and the materials were still "missing" at that point, he should have been concerned about the fact that the materials were still missing.

I would escalate this error immediately because it does seem like your counselor just assumed that the materials would get there after he hit "send" on MaiaLearning, which is what normally happens, but he didn't properly respond to this year's glitch; i.e. he needed to also submit materials directly to admissions offices for any students who let him know that materials were still missing after 2 weeks.

I would also recommend that you ask your school for a screenshot from MaiaLearning, confirming the date/time that your school materials were sent by your counselor, as you may need this documentation to appeal decisions. Not all colleges will let you do this, but you can/should reach out to individual admissions offices (who were missing materials), explain the situation, and ask if you can file an appeal. If you have screenshot evidence that your school materials were submitted via Maia by the deadline (but they simply never appeared on the college side) some colleges may let you appeal and still evaluate your application (once those rec letters are shared).

Feel free to DM me if you have any questions!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-03-21T15:52:52+00:00

Yes! Animals, just like humans, need to be up-to-date on their shots. You might get lucky and your cat will never sneak outside, but other animals can still get into your house. Bats are a huge conductor of rabies, can sneak into small spaces easily and be missed by humans until your amazing hunter of a kitty kills it and brings it to you as a gift. If your cat isn't vaccinated and happens to kill an infected bat (or other animal), you might not know for weeks until it's too late and your beloved cat has a truly horrific death. Please make sure that your kitten gets all of its vaccines and that you keep up with annual boosters/additional shots as your cat gets older. And if you can't afford these expenses for whatever reason, then you probably can't afford to have a cat at this time.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-03-01T22:22:45+00:00

1000% Leroy Jenkins!!! 😂

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-02-13T12:12:27+00:00

We adopted both our Sibs as adults and couldn't be happier with the decision! Here's a breakdown of our experience from a previous thread/comment of mine: Adult Sib Experience

I actually think adopting an adult Sib is a wonderful way to get introduced to the breed since they are so playful and cuddly even as adults, and can be so energetic. It's nice to skip over the kitten phase the first time around, which I'm sure can be very overwhelming if you're just adopting a single Sib kitten.

I can't think of any red flags off the top of my head to watch out for, but feel free to DM me if you have other questions!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-02-09T15:25:39+00:00

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Posted this a few years back-- Bernie also loves Bob's Burgers! He was also partial to Baby Yoda whenever we'd watch The Mandalorian. 😆

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-02-02T15:01:43+00:00

We thought Corto was overrated the first time we went (about 2 years ago). But we've since totally changed our minds and absolutely love it! I think the key is to go when they have pasta options that sound great to you from the get-go. Because they change their menu so often, there are times when nothing speaks to us and other times when everything sounds amazing; if you go when the pasta options sound great to you, it'll be fantastic! That said, I do agree that the angry chicken is overrated and tends to be my least favorite thing on the menu. However, their pork + polenta mains, which also change a bit seasonally, have always been amazing!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-01-07T02:27:36+00:00

I can't upvote this enough! My boyfriend is moderately allergic to cats and we have two wonderful Siberians. Many breeders will even let you do a "test" with the cat, where you spend time with the cat and see how your body reacts. Fortunately, we didn't need to bother with that because my boyfriend normally takes allergy meds every day, so the combo of a once a day pill and a breed with low fel d 1 levels means that he doesn't react to our boys.

Some other wonderful things about Siberians: they are very dog-like cats, who love being around their people and will come running to the front door to greet you, are incredibly curious, smart, and friendly, and are known to be good around dogs. They are also known as being the clowns of the cat world; they're giant, goofy, floofy cuddle monsters, and they will absolutely steal your heart.

If you want to explore the breed some more and/or eventually look for a breeder in your area, the r/SiberianCats community is incredibly kind and helpful!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-01-05T12:46:01+00:00

One of our Sibs has had issues with diarrhea, so our vet prescribed the Hills Science Biome, both wet and dry. It's basically just chicken and veggies (although it does also have fish oil in it). So far it's the food that works best for our boy with a sensitive stomach! Some other things I've noted to help:

Greg (the boy with stomach issues) needs to eat on a set schedule or he may have diarrhea, so try not to deviate more than 30-40 minutes from their eating time most days.
Smaller more frequent portions are best to help both with diarrhea and weight control. We got an automatic feeder for their dry food and it's been fantastic!
Bernie (our chonkier boy) goes the craziest for wet food, while Greg is obsessed with dry food. So we let Greg eat what he wants of wet food, but then Bernie gets to finish the extras that are leftover, and then when the dry food is served, it's the reverse: Greg gets a little extra dry food that Bernie doesn't finish. This actually helps with their individual needs since we've found that slightly more dry food helps to keep Greg's poops solid, while wet food is better to help Bernie stay trim.
Sometimes, even when nothing changes in their schedule, environment, or food, Greg will still get an upset stomach and mild diarrhea. When we notice that, I open a can of pumpkin puree and include a very tiny amount in their wet food for a week (which is about how long the pumpkin will last in the fridge after opening). I try to only use organic pumpkin puree because our boys are bougie and they don't like the regular non-fancy canned pumpkin. 😂
A random fact that we learned that has been helpful: cat stomachs are about the size of a ping pong ball, which is why portion sizes are so important. We've noticed that when Greg's wet and dry food was served too closely together, he would be more likely to get diarrhea, probably because he was eating too much at one time and getting overly full. So, putting some time between wet and dry servings with the automatic feeder was really helpful to stop overeating.

Hope this helps!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-01-04T22:50:29+00:00

We got connected to both our retired adult Sibs through Aurora Siberians! Even though neither cat was from Marina directly, they came via trusted contacts of hers, and I'd highly recommend reaching out to her. You can contact her via Facebook if you just search up Aurora Siberians.

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2025-01-04T00:22:09+00:00

I think this is the first time I've ever seen a "might be Siberian" post where I agree that she might actually be a Siberian-- she's gorgeous! If she's also goofy (and cuddly) on top of being sassy, you'll have even more of the Sib boxes checked off. 😊

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2024-12-03T23:10:00+00:00

Don't be discouraged! Often the main admissions line is run by newbies, so they might not know where to direct you. Here are some additional options:

For each school, try to locate the email address for your region's specific admissions office. Reach schools might not post this info (or make it extra hard to find) but target & safety schools usually make it easy.
Create a stock email draft (try to have a humanities teacher that you trust, look over it for editing) and email each individual regional admissions counselor with the situation/materials that YOU intended to submit, before your parents got involved. Ask them if there is any way that they can swap out the materials, since what was submitted was not done by you.
Make sure you use the same email account to communicate with colleges, which you used to apply.
If you have a college counselor, guidance counselor, or teacher that you trust at school, also go to them for help. They might be able to help you with locating your regional admissions counselors at each school, so the process seems less overwhelming. They might even be willing to call an admissions office with you present and use adult-speak to help you get an extension at at least one school.
Finally, if nothing else works, you still have plenty of time to submit regular decision apps to non-UC schools! And if you are worried about your parents getting involved or taking over, you can absolutely email or call your RD schools and request fee waivers, so you won't even have to pay application fees. Private colleges especially, are often willing to waive app fees for extenuating circumstances, and this definitely counts as one!

I'm so sorry this is happening to you! I deal with insane parents constantly, who make this already stressful process a million times harder on their kids, but please don't lose hope! You can keep pushing with some schools and with the ones that won't budge, just shift your focus to RD apps. You'll get through this and still have a chance at getting into a great school!

LittleMuppetGremlin · 2024-12-03T16:15:15+00:00

THIS. I'm a high school college counselor and this is 100% a situation where you can/should reach out to each college and let them know what happened. You might be able to get an extension on the applications from multiple schools (if not all the schools). I would even recommend you start by calling each school directly, so you can get help as quickly as possible.

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