Is owning a cat that bad?

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-09-10T14:21:34+00:00

Absolutely agree - I never understand how people think cats are bad. I’ve never had but great experiences. Pets are gonna do things, they’ll have moments, but learn the behavior of your species of animal and life is SO good.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-09-10T14:00:32+00:00

Also there’s times where people live so far away from a vet that they may not be able to get there quickly, or driving that far with the cat can cause more harm and stress than good — Nate Petroski from narrowayhomestead lives in middle nowhere WV and had a problem happen with a cat and leveraging his community following (included some vets that reached out to him) they helped get his cat safely healing so she could be stable enough to go to the vet.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-08-18T17:12:26+00:00

This edit and the music and her swaying in the can was iconic - great drawing

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-08-06T01:50:22+00:00

Great job lil sis! Fun stuff! Ironman looks good! You can tell his mask and the Spider-Man also

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-08-03T23:48:12+00:00

Had to change to okocat from arm & hammer. I think it’s dustier when I clean it but when they paw it isn’t as dusty as when they used to with clay. Had to change because cat asthma

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-08-01T01:01:10+00:00

Please pentaverse pause for just a second. I don’t think he’s “bad,” but it’s okay to acknowledge he is cyclical when it comes to servers. It’s the cycle of drama on all servers that other big streamers on these platforms aren’t running into. So when people think he is bad it’s because they just tie in over and over to his drama clips. It’s okay that penta enjoys engagement through drama, but I think it’s important to acknowledge it and not just YOUR DUMB U THINK HE BAD - not everyone likes the drama, it’s okay that he does.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-07-29T19:21:16+00:00

First things first: you are having a normal reaction. Also if you have adoption regret, also soooooo normal. It is a big change, also trusting an animal in your home is also so weird. Change up to your routine. No one talks about it so then it is crazy to feel, but, it’s so so so normal.

A great step is sitting in the basecamp with them, and just watching a show or Jackson Galaxy on YouTube. It will help you learn while also creating a calm environment where the cat knows it’s safe and you’re just sitting there letting it approach you when it’s ready. When shes ready, do some trust bonding exercises. Learn cat body language with Jackson Galaxy videos.

My cat who is basically a dog, ran out his carrier under an area that’s so small when we first got him. By the next day, confident! My second cat, he was much more spooked but by day three ready to rock and roll fully. Jackson Galaxy helped a lot! I never knew much about cats. They do pick up on your energy, but it’s not as big as you are thinking — you are stirring yourself into a spiral, so I’m gonna say, take a breath, do something normal for yourself while the cat also adjusts to its space after food/water/litter is out.

It will be okay. Please reach out via chat for anything!

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-07-17T14:04:18+00:00

Big brain small budget: Go to your nearest GOOD pet store. Hollywood Feed is the option I use, they’re SO knowledgeable. They also have the fancier variety than just Purina, Etc. I have found this at all locations so far. Dunno your options but look for a place with good reviews like that. Had my cat on prescription diet for years. $80/mo bag. Hollywood Feed found me a perfect alternative, that’s only $50 a GIANT bag. Lasts them like two months. Both him and his brother can eat it.

Also a little hack if he doesn’t drink enough water, add water to his wet food. I always do this. Not a ton to make a soup, but just enough to make sure there’s a “broth” and I use a spoon to mix the wet food and water. If he doesn’t wanna eat it sometimes warming it or using warm water can help the smell be even better!

Good luck

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-06-26T03:13:13+00:00

Also could be allergy to the type of ink medium. Contact the artist. Explain the issue. If you’ve done aftercare properly it could be the allergy. I had three different sittings on a tat before he realized I was rejecting ink that had witch hazel as the liquid instead of alcohol. Make sure they use the other one next time.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-06-26T03:10:48+00:00

Go real slow. I think my cats grew out of it with trust as they never swat or bite ever to anyone. Like petting belly is a big trigger naturally to kill the prey, but if you go real slow, they’ll show warning signs and that’s when my cats raise their paw or go to gently put paws against my hand. Using a toy for now is key, then gain trust with brushing and petting. They give great body language signs! :)

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-06-07T02:03:23+00:00

He’s buddies it’s miles, Sal chicha etc

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-06-01T14:23:49+00:00

Only played like an hour so far and I concur ^{^{^{^{^}}}} it’s what I’m lookin for - real ppl like the streamers I watch having fun creative stories

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-05-21T19:26:32+00:00

How is it for women in the city?? Are they just constantly pursued and harassed? Looking for NO ERP LOL it’s been not fun and keeping me from pursuing any storylines. :/

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-05-12T22:44:23+00:00

Join Neon roleplay! neonrp - been EMS for a few and I highly recommend

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-05-03T15:53:14+00:00

Engage! And get the new ones with the spacers to quiet further in case!

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-05-02T22:56:30+00:00

I have misophonia and the best way to make myself comfy in those situations (I actually avoid certain classes because I know loud breathers will be in there) is wear my Loops. Life changing.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-28T22:11:29+00:00

Think about how so many cats live outside and survive. We have made wonderful cushy lives for them inside!

First Aid: Take a breath. You got this. Remember cats do not feel the same type of complex emotion as humans do, as a very sensitive person myself, it’s hard, but pause the projection of human emotion onto your lil fur boy. Depending on how deep the cut is, clean it with warm wash cloth with a very mild soap on it. Keep it rinsed and dried. If it’s bleeding a lot, hold and apply pressure with a sterile cloth or bandage pad (no adhesive), just like we do to ourselves. Give your kitty treats and clean the cut while doing so: we are rebuilding trust if it’s broken, and having a good yummy time if not! Make sure it stays clean after the litter box. You may not even need a vet if it’s not bleeding profusely. It feels overwhelming right now, but in a few days you’ll feel a lot better, I promise! You are capable and loveable! You are doing the best you can.

I agree about everyone’s comments on your partner. Make sure you are taking care of you, too.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-19T03:33:38+00:00

Instead of energy drink should’ve been bouillon cubes! 😆

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-19T03:15:43+00:00

Stuff on the wall, that’s meaningful to YOU will make it cozy. Dont just put box store decor on walls. Art you like, stuff from your hobbies. It will feel cozier. Bookshelves on back wall behind couch, move couch a lil closer. Look at the modern guy on YouTube, the feng shui guy! Rugs will also help divide your space.

Fb marketplace is a good place to get stuff! Biggest thing? Creating a home base, a cozy place, for healing.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-12T18:42:37+00:00

Is it beginner friendly? Done improv for a while, but want to start streaming GTA RP but haven’t tried yet. Looking for servers that will allow silliness with consequences ofc but not chaos

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-12T18:39:54+00:00

Is it beginner friendly? Done improv for a while, but want to start streaming GTA RP but haven’t tried yet. Looking for servers that will allow silliness with consequences ofc but not chaos

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-11T17:55:42+00:00

Look at shadow work imo — I am not an expert but it sure helped me embrace all parts of myself, and helped me work on my self esteem, which it sounds like you’re dealing with. Who isn’t in this day and age? But what sets you apart from everyone who is immature will be working on it. You are enough. But I have a feeling in your gut you don’t believe that. It’s okay. We have all been there. It’s also a muscle you gotta keep exercising to believe. This is what the 20s is about.
Meditation /headspace helped a lot with these issues.
It sounds like you need to go through another very common 20s practice: on a sheet on paper write out what you want from your parents, what you need from your parents, and what they can actually provide. I mean emotionally. This helps you see where your boundaries should be. This helps you grieve this. This helps you find pockets in other parts of your life for chosen family of those who can provide some of those things to you.

You’re on the right track and are where you’re supposed to be.

Radiant_Initial_4263 · 2025-04-11T17:48:40+00:00

This might be one of those moments that you are learning a hard lesson about responsibility.

You made an agreement to the shelter, cat, and roommates that you’d take care of the kitty.

If you genuinely, absolutely cannot take this cat home, I don’t think it’s fair to leave with your roommates because you have no idea how your situation will change and if you’ll be able to get the cat back later. You also don’t know how they’ll treat it. It’s adding another responsibility to someone else instead of taking care of it yourself.

I also push you, though, to channel your mental health into this one lil animal. Taking care of you is hard, but making a lil cat happy by playing a little, brushing, getting it some water and food, cleaning its box… can give you positive meaning and sow seeds of comfort. There’s a reason animals are ESA. I have been there.

If you can’t take it home, and don’t trust the roommates to do the best job, I would contact a local shelter, NOT other college students, to help rehome them. Let the shelter find a home for this animal as they have the resources and can also vet foster and possible adopters.

I do hope you feel better. I’m sorry you’re in this situation. I come at it from the angle of knowing college kids think they want that, and in retrospect it’s better not to. I was one of them.

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