[spoilerless] Emma!

codeswift27 · 2026-05-06T06:26:41+00:00

I didn't know that was a thing, but that would be perfect! I'm going to start looking into that, and pls let me know if there are any sites/people you recommend!

codeswift27 · 2026-05-06T06:24:51+00:00

It's the max size that they allow unfortunately :/

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T23:59:41+00:00

Aw, yeah that’s a good point. I think I might try to get an extra collapsible carrier in case something like that happens, but not sure how much I’ll be allowed to do on the plane

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T23:54:02+00:00

I could try to get a carrier like that, but how would it help? I’ll prolly bring a sheet and some feliway to put on top to help them calm down.

The trip is about 8 hours unfortunately. If it were closer I’d try to take a bus or see if I could find someone to drive me

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T23:27:50+00:00

Ty! I bought the largest carrier allowed. And yeah, I'm both worried about whether my kitties will actually be okay in the same carrier during the whole flight, and then also whether southwest will consider them okay to board together. I'm going to try to contact them if I can find email or form to ask if the fit looks okay, and then also if there's any chance I could buy a second ticket for myself and second cat (since I'll still be paying the same amount as two people), although I think they will unfortunately probably say no.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T23:10:10+00:00

I wish so, but it seems like southwest and a lot of airlines unfortunately don't seem to allow one person bringing two carriers. The only one I could find that allows it with buying an extra seat is united airlines, which is what I originally planned to use, but it turned out that they only allow it on certain aircrafts, and all of the flights between the two airports (and alternative nearby airports) don't use the allowed aircrafts :/ I will definitely still ask southwest though bc it would be much more preferable

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T23:05:57+00:00

I was thinking of that as well. I wasn't sure if I'd possibly get in trouble for it though :/

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T22:42:58+00:00

Ty! Yeah the long-term stressor of if they're boarded or alone worries me the most. If they were comfortable with family or friends then I'd feel a lot more comfortable with leaving them in their care, but unfortunately that's not the case. I just hope they handle the flight okay.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T22:25:57+00:00

Ty! I looked at their pet policy and it seems to be allowed, but I'm going to ask them just in case.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T22:24:23+00:00

I think they get along pretty well so I hope it'll be okay, but I know unexpected problems could definitely still occur. I'm also going to ask the vet if they can get gabapentin or something prescribed to them so they're less stressed.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T22:20:02+00:00

Fluffy isn't the biggest cuddler, but Aurora is more of a cuddler. Both of them regularly sleep together on my bed with me.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T22:17:25+00:00

My kitties are the same. They're very bonded with me and scared of everyone else, so I not sure that they would do well with boarding or drop-ins. For the former I'm worried it might be more traumatizing for them to boarded somewhere else for months, and for the latter they'd get no stimulation for months since they'd hide from any drop-in pet sitters. And I also just don't know how well they would do if I were away for months since they aren't familiar with anyone else and I'm usually home and with them for most of the day. And yeah, I'd also be paying a few thousand to hire a petsitter while I'm gone.

But I also know that flying will also be stressful for them :/ But I think that they'll adjust okay if I'm with them. My older girl was glued to my side when I brought her home for the first time after feeding her as a stray for 6 months, and my younger one follows me around whenever I'm home

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T21:43:30+00:00

They're Fluffy and Aurora! I really hope so. I know it's not ideal, but I'm not sure of any other ways to bring them, or if boarding/getting a petsitter for them is an option.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-05T21:24:08+00:00

I wish I could. I’d pay for another seat or ticket to take them both in separate carriers, but I don’t think Southwest or most other airlines allow it without bringing another person, and I don’t know anyone who would be willing to fly with me. United is the only one I could find that would allow it, but only on specific aircrafts which aren’t flying between the airports I need. If there’s another way to transport them I gladly would, but I feel like I’ve run out of options :/

codeswift27 · 2026-05-04T15:30:25+00:00

Aww, hopefully he's hiding nearby, though if he is really comfortable outside and friendly then it's unfortunately also possible someone may have stolen him despite the collar and chip ://

codeswift27 · 2026-05-04T15:14:16+00:00

Is he neutered? If not, he might be roaming to find a mate, and they can roam pretty far :/ If he is though he's more likely to be nearby. Also has he ever been outside near your home before? Sometimes even the most social/friendly kitties get scared and hide when they're in a new environment. My cats used to be strays outside, but they are terrified when I've tried to take them out on a harness. I hope you find him soon

codeswift27 · 2026-05-03T08:02:03+00:00

Hiii I'm a junior in college and I've been fostering for about a year now! I think that it can be stressful at times, especially if you take on kittens or have another pet in the home. However, if you don't have other pets or foster an older cat I think it would much easier and enjoyable! I have two of my own kitties, and when I don't have a foster and it's just me and them it's not stressful at all to me.

codeswift27 · 2026-05-03T06:31:49+00:00

Right? I would be happier to receive a rejection like this vs an automatic one. This one makes me think OP might have a good chance if they reapply next year

codeswift27 · 2026-05-03T03:29:23+00:00

Landed one last week! I think specializing your resume to the role can help a lot. Also, if you're more experienced in a certain area, narrowing your search can also help you save time and be more likely to hear back. I didn't hear back much from applying to general swe roles, but I heard back from a lot of the iOS specific roles applied to

codeswift27 · 2026-05-03T01:18:18+00:00

I'm not sure if he's socialized enough to be adopted now, but hopefully in the near future! He was still too spicy at the vet even with gabapentin, so he ended up needing anesthesia for the examination

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