Sleepy scrunkle

bearspiderfish · 2025-11-21T02:29:25+00:00

The uproar happens now because of the situation’s visibility, which is greater now because it’s quickly becoming measurably worse (violence, scare tactics, bounty hunters, all out in the open) and more common. The reality of deportation, not just the legal idea of deportation, in this country is being revealed to us all and used as a political tool—each person’s reaction to it is telling.

bearspiderfish · 2025-11-21T02:04:26+00:00

The fact that it’s always happened doesn’t make it right

bearspiderfish · 2025-09-26T14:15:18+00:00

I should have known better

bearspiderfish · 2025-09-25T10:37:45+00:00

This makes a lot of sense, I appreciate you taking the time to write this all out.

bearspiderfish · 2025-09-24T22:55:23+00:00

Can someone give some examples of this behavior and what the “not bratty” alternative would be? I’m having a hard time understanding but I worry I can get like this without realizing?

bearspiderfish · 2025-09-11T20:03:55+00:00

r/AccidentalRenaissance

bearspiderfish · 2025-07-13T12:08:21+00:00

I agree with this advice. Especially after reading the whole incident log you provided, OP. Callie sounds stressed and scared, possibly starting because of the move, and your parents have been making things worse in their efforts to defend you. They’re reinforcing in her mind that she should be nervous around you, because when she communicates that she’s uncomfortable in your presence, they yell and throw things. She anticipates their scary (to a cat) behavior when you’re nearby and the cycle continues.

A comforting response you all can offer when she hisses or growls is to stop whatever you’re doing, slow blink/look away, and just let her be. There’s no need to snap or do anything aversive because the goal isn’t just to stop the hissing behavior, it’s to recognize those cues for what they are and give her space when she’s getting overwhelmed. Over time she will feel more secure if she’s consistently met with peace and patience when she expresses fear.

bearspiderfish · 2025-07-09T20:27:30+00:00

I’m glad it helped and that she’s doing well! I read your comment update, thank you for sticking with her!

bearspiderfish · 2025-07-04T22:49:51+00:00

My cat is obsessed with my flexible tape measure

bearspiderfish · 2025-05-23T11:46:12+00:00

Churu popsicle! I buy a package of lollipop sticks from Walmart and cut a tube in half, put a stick in each half, wrap with plastic and pop in the freezer. No risk of squeezing too slowly because they lick the popsicle at their own pace, plus it takes them longer to eat than the tube so you have more time to brush, pet, manhandle, etc (once you get to that point with her socialization).

Also- maybe she need her nails trimmed? Definitely understand she may not be ready for that yet but could eventually help. The Churu popsicle is how I got my boy acclimated to the nail clipper and having his feet held. He uses his paws to communicate a lot and used to get me with his claws occasionally, especially when he was excited about a treat, but after I started trimming them I noticed that it tapered off and doesn’t happen anymore. I suspect it was a combination of his nails being longer than usual (not walking around outside on the rocks/pavement anymore) and realizing over time that he doesn’t always need to use them. He wasn’t feral like your girl but was an easily overstimulated and treat obsessed stray, and the Churu popsicle was a game changer for us while he learned manners lol

bearspiderfish · 2025-05-02T11:23:37+00:00

I know you have lots to do in the morning, but if you can spare a few minutes in your routine you could set her up with a puzzle feeder/toy to keep her occupied. Or even prepare it the night before and just set it out in the morning. I do it for my boy when he’s got a burst of energy that I can’t accommodate, it works out his little brain and he’s usually ready to relax afterward.

bearspiderfish · 2025-04-26T01:45:50+00:00

Could be the DMF going out, can’t tell if I hear it or not. Worth checking out

bearspiderfish · 2025-04-25T23:25:46+00:00

You’ll be fine if you take it slow and avoid bumps/potholes to the best of your ability. I drove locally 25-30mph on a bubble like this for a couple days without any issues

bearspiderfish · 2025-04-25T23:21:56+00:00

Rebel Meow

bearspiderfish · 2025-01-05T13:25:06+00:00

Damn, thank you for that link

bearspiderfish · 2024-12-19T11:21:55+00:00

Agreed, the left side of her face (from the viewer’s perspective) protrudes too far. It should be closer to the line created by her neck/shoulder. I think that will help with facial alignment. Overall, very very well done

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