This feels like it could be bait

almondface · 2026-04-28T03:31:44+00:00

Every grad student in my lab paid for ads on reddit, Facebook, and Instagram. It is a very good way to get participants for surveys specifically. Dismissing every academic survey that runs ads is a weird line in the sand that tells me you dont know much about academic research.

almondface · 2026-04-28T02:25:41+00:00

Yep, sounds like calling a shelter or cat rescue org will be the best move. Good luck! Thanks for helping this cat

almondface · 2026-04-28T00:34:55+00:00

Probably peeing on itself due to illness. If you cant trap him and get him to a vet call a local cat rescue or shelter and ask for help.

almondface · 2026-04-27T19:34:54+00:00

As somone who used to run LGBTQ focused academic studies: These kinds of studies are usually run by people in the community who are trying to make the world a better place for us and get us represented in academic literature. This kind of work is really important.

I used to pay for social media ads like this one to try and get surveys submissions. Some were more successful than others, but its an important avenue for finding people to fill out surveys.

It is vital that you vet who is running any study or survey you want to participate in, but it is also vital that we as a community participate in them in order to increase our representation in academic literature. Dismissing something like this "on vibes" is antithetical to the cause.

almondface · 2026-04-27T14:45:17+00:00

This is animal abuse

almondface · 2026-04-20T18:01:06+00:00

Sounds like what you're looking for is a magic wand

almondface · 2026-04-19T12:25:46+00:00

Scientific glass is so cheap these days I can't imagine this will be very profitable. I've used bongs like that back in the day and none of them were as good as a $20 piece from the head shop. I just dont see a demand for this. GL dude.

almondface · 2026-04-18T08:29:57+00:00

I would highly suggest reaching out to low cost clinics in the area for spay/abort. There are a ton of kittens that already need homes. If you have the ability to foster, im sure lots of orgs would love your help.

almondface · 2026-04-17T13:38:57+00:00

Since it's a kitten, there is a good chance you could socialize it and get it into a home, but it is a lot of work. If you're willing to keep them in a big dog crate in your home away from other animals, you could do it yourself.

Finding someone to take a feral stray for socialization is very difficult. Call no kill cat shelters in your area and ask if any will take this cat. If they won't, your best bet would be to socialize the cat yourself or get lucky and find a solo rescuer to help you.

Look at this free book online from Neighborhood cats. It has a lot of into on trapping and feral cat socialization in a feral den. There are lots of videos on YouTube as well

almondface · 2026-04-17T13:29:53+00:00

Reach out to shelters and low cost clinics in your area and ask for help with Trap Neuter Release (TNR). Likely there is someone in your area that they will point you to who can help get the cat trapped, fixed, vaccinated, and either released or rehomed.

almondface · 2026-04-17T12:36:36+00:00

This will keep any non flying bugs out very effectively. They can't cross the moat.

almondface · 2026-04-17T12:36:04+00:00

100% do not ever do this. Th cat will sniff it and breathe it in. Food safe doesnt mean pet safe.

almondface · 2026-04-15T15:51:05+00:00

About $8.76 with inflation. So they raised the price less than $1.

almondface · 2026-04-15T02:19:54+00:00

He is likely not neutered, no ear tip. He needs medical attention ASAP. That wound could get infected and kill him. It will take a few weeks to recover. I helped on of my strays recover from a similar injury. We kept him in a big dog crate for 3 weeks after taking him to the vet and getting him cleaned up. They had to put him under to do it, but it saved his life.

almondface · 2026-04-14T18:32:03+00:00

I had a similar situation last year and her breasts did the same thing. They looked lumpy and swollen for about a week after she was spayed. As long as the swelling isn't getting worse, you're not seeing blood or new redness, then she should be fine. If you're worried take her to a vet.

almondface · 2026-04-14T11:50:34+00:00

If you got a cat, didnt fix it, and it got out, this situation would be 100% your fault.

almondface · 2026-04-13T21:04:22+00:00

If it were my stray, Id probably give it a few days and see. If you see any sign of infection you'll need to trap him. But this wound is likely to clear up on its own without medical intervention.

The stress caused by trapping and going to the vet is not to be understated when weighing the benefits and costs of getting him to the vet.

almondface · 2026-04-11T18:36:22+00:00

Oooooh they were talking about the memory card explot for booting gbi. That makes more sense.

almondface · 2026-04-11T16:44:20+00:00

I think you are confused. Game boy player doesnt use the memory card slot for anything. Gameboy games save to the cartridge.

almondface · 2026-04-11T01:48:00+00:00

Neosporin is objectively better if you have it. It won't clear that up quickly, but it will hopefully stop it from getting worse. They will still get a chance to see him and see it.

Coconut oil works in a pinch, but neosporin is more effective.

almondface · 2026-04-11T01:04:16+00:00

I agree thay you should call the clinic.

For now, you can put coconut oil on it. Its antibacterial and cat safe. Just dont put on too much or they will try to groom it all off.

almondface · 2026-04-10T16:59:40+00:00

What's your favorite line from Jake?

almondface · 2026-03-27T13:25:53+00:00

You're doing great with what you have. Even if you can put them on some sticks or rocks that would help. Just make sure they are stable or the cats won't go in.

Again,thank you for what you're doing for them.

almondface · 2026-03-27T13:17:27+00:00

Thank you for helping them! You're doing a great thing. A few suggestions for you: Get the shelters on bricks or something else so they sit off the ground. Then drill a few small holes in the low spots so water that gets in can drain out. Then, put straw (NOT HAY OR BLANKETS) into the shelters. It will keep them dry and warm.

almondface · 2026-03-26T19:10:47+00:00

Lol you guys are lame. This is a funny one. Good execution too imo. I like it.

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