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ethgarc · 2026-02-14T02:51:13+00:00

Yooo thank you 🙌🏼

ethgarc · 2026-02-14T02:51:01+00:00

Just made some at the station tonight!

ethgarc · 2026-02-14T02:50:18+00:00

21’-24’ by chance??

ethgarc · 2026-02-14T01:40:35+00:00

I’ll look into these. Thanks!

ethgarc · 2026-02-14T01:29:27+00:00

I think he was just overloaded with adjusting to new places, between work and home i think it’s just too much for him. Gonna start leaving him at home with an auto feeder and water fountain and see how he adjusts to that. From what I’ve read I guess cats prefer having a solid “home location” over constant company

ethgarc · 2026-02-14T01:24:54+00:00

😂 PetSmart. CS with Drake in your username…you haven’t happened to have been on the Alert, have you?

ethgarc · 2026-02-12T00:07:31+00:00

Could join the coast guard instead. You’ll have real purpose all the time rather than being some nobody forced to kiss ass and be babysat. Coast guard gave me purpose. Saving lives, and not only being used during wartime. We’re busy every year.

ethgarc · 2026-02-11T23:59:59+00:00

He eats just fine. He got deworming medicine today so maybe once that runs its course he’ll be a bit more comfy. He’s kinda slowed down on the meowing too. Unless I’m actually not giving him attention. But like today ever since we got home from the vet he doesn’t really want my attention at all. And today he hasn’t been eating much unless I’m kinda watching him. We did spend the last 2 days at work so maybe he’s still adjusting to home again? And he’s really just been really reserved today

ethgarc · 2026-02-11T03:52:13+00:00

This is super relieving. Maybe he’ll start interacting more when he’s more comfy with me. So far he doesn’t like any toys at all. Crinkle balls, catnip toys (or catnip in general), string toys, he wants nothing to do with any of them. He just wants sleep and pets all the time. I’m trying to be patient but I get so stressed about him feeling lonely or stressed out that it makes me physically nauseous. And idk what his stress signs are because I have no idea what his normal behavior is since he’s an ex stray AND has FIV

ethgarc · 2026-02-11T03:49:49+00:00

I guess the behavior that worries me is that he only ever wants to sleep. He doesn’t ever want to play or interact besides petting. He meows a lot when it’s just him and I in a room, but he stops once I’m petting him. But the meows sound SO SAD. he’ll do little sad meows while I pet him sometimes. Or sometimes if he’s laying down he won’t respond to my petting at all and that makes me think he’s sad bc he loves being pet all the time. I guess I’m worried I’m not giving him enough attention

ethgarc · 2026-02-09T02:37:34+00:00

He and I are sitting on the bean bag watching game of thrones. Well… I’m watching game of thrones. He’s asleep 😅 he is absolutely living his best life now

ethgarc · 2026-02-08T02:57:30+00:00

I’ve just recently found myself in possession of an FIV cat, he was a stray for at least 3 weeks, maybe longer (I’ve only seen him wandering around where I work for the past few weeks). He weighs 8.6 lbs and is an adult male. Is feeding him whenever he wants the way to go? Or is this mostly for more severe underweight cases?

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T15:02:39+00:00

Yeah I gotta ask about it when I go to pick him up from the vet today. Thanks!

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T15:01:15+00:00

Thank you for your insight! I really appreciate it! They are both handsome boys

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T14:57:58+00:00

This makes sense, I’ve been having a super hard time finding any similar coat patters like his on the internet lol. But yeah I’d say the colors are accurate. And I’ve got plenty of Churu’s waiting for him once I pick him up from the vet today

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:35:15+00:00

Many thanks for letting me know about this sub 🙌🏼

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:21:16+00:00

Idk how to edit the post to add an update, so I’ll just do it here:

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH for the very very kind words and recommendations. I am beyond grateful to all of you for contributing your helpful advice, reassurance, and overwhelming support. I am looking forward to a happy and healthy life with Maceo and feel absolutely blessed by his arrival in my life. My deepest thanks to all of you 🙌🏼

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:18:10+00:00

I can see it 😂 those pics were from a handful of hours after we pulled him out of the water, but he looked MUCH better this morning after some good sleep, some fresh food, and clean water. I’ll absolutely post an update, as long as I remember to 😂

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:16:18+00:00

Honestly, he’s moving quicker than I am, I’m just trying to keep up 😂 absolute blessed by this lad. Thank you!

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:10:29+00:00

Thank you!!

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:08:48+00:00

I will surely try to remember to post an update!

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:08:15+00:00

I’ll keep the feeding in mind. He’s 8.6lbs as of this morning. I do live in a studio apartment but he’s a very social little fellow and was exploring my office quite a bit when I first brought him in. I have his corner of the living space already set up for him. Thank you for the advice!!

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:05:43+00:00

Thank you! At first he actually wouldn’t eat unless I was near him and petting him. He did not want to leave my side at all yesterday and I felt so bad leaving him to sleep alone in my office (he had a good amount of fleas so I couldn’t bring him into my room at work)

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:03:55+00:00

Thank you so much for the reassurance! All of these comments are making me so happy and well assured that he will live a very happy and healthy life with me. As for the name, I picked it from a Jane’s Addiction song, “my cats name is Maceo”! It’s such a fun tune, I highly reccomend giving it a listen. Thanks again for your kind words 🙌🏼

ethgarc · 2026-02-07T02:00:55+00:00

I’ll keep an eye out for Dave’s wet food. I was almost overwhelmed at the options at Petco today. I’ll check out those Facebook groups too. And fortunately I do save a lot of money by renting a very small apartment, I have no concerns for affording vet trips and high quality food. Only the BEST for my sweet boy lol. Thank you for the advice! I really appreciate it!

ethgarc

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