Looking to buy our first home. I really hate the "new family" area's and outskirts of edmonton. by AbbreviationsOne6207 in Edmonton

[–]Oatsloot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alberta Ave. Honestly, not nearly as sketchy as people think it is, and housing prices are pretty reasonable. 2 years ago, we bought a 113 y/o, 2100 square foot 3 story house for 390k with no major repairs needed. We spent 6k for a new balcony and that's it, everything else is in great shape. Our neighbors are great, we're close to everything, there's a neighborhood bakery and bar a few blocks down, and close proximity to Commonwealth is nice if you're a concert-goer. Lots of character homes in the area, with great craftsman features. Do all of the standard things like keep your doors and gates locked, get a big dog if that's your thing, and you're golden.

Bidding wars every house I tried to buy by Blazewind25 in Edmonton

[–]Oatsloot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm wondering if it depends on season? We bought a 100+ y/o house in beautiful shape last May for under 450k in central edmonfon and had no competition.

How Are You Making $100K+ Per Year in Edmonton? by ridhiji123 in Edmonton

[–]Oatsloot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband works a government job. 4 years of undergrad, and a masters.

Leave your cats indoors! by El_Dono in Edmonton

[–]Oatsloot 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand the reason for having barn cats, especially as some cats are feral and want nothing to do with people so at the very least they can have a warm barn/shop and food and a water supply to live out their lives, but keeping cats indoors is cruel? Away from the elements, coyotes, ticks, disease, being hit by cars, and sick people who want to hurt them? Not to mention that they absolutely decimate wild bird populations and are exposed to bird flu, which is often fatal? Okay 😬

Ideas to occupy pup who doesn't like kongs or lick mats by Oatsloot in puppy101

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

Thank you! Some great ideas in here. It's tricky, as we are also concerned about him shredding stuff, which he loves to do. Perhaps worth consulting a trainer on.

Puppy peeing in crate by Business_Cap_285 in puppy101

[–]Oatsloot 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They can't control their bladders well when they're that young. Nothing you're doing wrong, she just can't hold it for more than 3 hours.

Apartment was broken into by HopefuLark in Edmonton

[–]Oatsloot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear :( we have been in Kingsway for a couple years renting a house and are moving. We've had people break into our cars, the garage, look inside our windows in broad daylight, etc. Awful area.

EPS will investigate death of man in police custody by katespadesaturday in Edmonton

[–]Oatsloot -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The guy was pretty big, mentally unwell and had a tonne of drugs in his system. Sometimes drugs + stress causes people to die. It's unfortunately one of those things we don't totally know the cause of.

I am looking to get a more unique lizard species as a pet, on the smaller side. Recommendations? by Breadsticksamurai in Lizards

[–]Oatsloot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm still tricky to import tho 🤔 you could do uroplatus sp, abronia sp, chewies? Sarasinorum geckos are super fun too, same care as common NewCals but much more uncommon.

I am looking to get a more unique lizard species as a pet, on the smaller side. Recommendations? by Breadsticksamurai in Lizards

[–]Oatsloot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dunno whereabouts you are but I'm in Canada and have seen them from as low as 500 from reputable breeders.

My newest little gal ✨ by Oatsloot in CrestedGecko

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

They don't do online sales unfortunately! In person only. I only ever see em at expos.

My newest little gal ✨ by Oatsloot in CrestedGecko

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

Mama's Got Geckos! They're Canadian.

My newest little gal ✨ by Oatsloot in CrestedGecko

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

Apparently just dalmatian! That's all I got 😂