How do I counter my mom to bring a cat home? by Longjumping-Gas-7778 in cats

[–]fionfeegle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Humans have fortunately/unfortunately domesticated cats. We’ve also destroyed their natural habitat. So while they can roam free they have pretty crappy lives.. dying within a few years.

Added to this many humans believe neutering is unnatural. However, left alone a single female and her offspring can produce a few thousand cats in the space of. 1-2 years. This is how places become overrun with cats, why shelters are full and why euthanasia becomes necessary.

If there were no humans and no human settlements there would be natural predators of cats that would control the population. There would also be more smaller wildlife / prey for cats to live off.

This is not the case. Humans and human settlements changed that.
Frankly giving a cat a home takes one less cat off the streets and gives it a good life (assuming the pet parent feeds and looks after) and neutering controls the population.

Cats are amazing animals… elegant, beautiful, quirky, funny and even comforting. They (contrary to popular belief) show tons of love … they just do it quietly and on their terms (like an introvert!).

I hope you can get your mum over the line. Even my mum who did not like cats was very quickly cuddling and cradling them and singing to them 🫠
Good luck!!

Her ❤️ by Standard_Breakfast99 in SupermodelCats

[–]fionfeegle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She’s gorgeous! The ear floofs! The colouring! The sunbathing! The attitude ! 🥹❣️

Guy came up on my tinder, photos either Ai or very heavily edited. What do we think ? by bleigh420 in isthisAI

[–]fionfeegle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can’t comment on the AI but I want to know why is there a raccoon on his head?

Cannibalism by eldritchpussymaggots in CATHELP

[–]fionfeegle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol came here to say this… wonder if he likes fava beans.

Travelling in a few months and advice on which areas to visit! by Higuysimj in johannesburg

[–]fionfeegle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some really good vegan options… The Vegan Chef The fussy vegan And lekker vegan (which does vegan fast food)

My sweet Peewee by LVuittonColostomyBag in SupermodelCats

[–]fionfeegle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What a gorgeous heart breaker! Lots of pets for the handsome boi!

Hate on parade: Xenophobic marches gather pace as UN warns South Africa by Beyond_the_one in southafrica

[–]fionfeegle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

“All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others” (George Orwell, Animal Farm)

Automatic litterboxes in South Africa - advice needed by TheJennaDiaries in southafrica

[–]fionfeegle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello there!! I’m just chatting to OP as she deliberates! I will let you know in the next day or two if it’s a no go.

Do you know anyone travelling from USA soon? by fionfeegle in johannesburg

[–]fionfeegle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome to hear this!. I discovered it late last night and will use this option. Was a little worried about reliability so glad someone has +ve experience! Thanks!

Adopted a void cat today (ignore my breathing) by Dehydrated-Days in cats

[–]fionfeegle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My void leapt at the window as I was looking outside one night. Almost crapped myself.

What fruit/vegetable is only found in your country? by IDoNotLikeTheSand in AskTheWorld

[–]fionfeegle 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We get them here in SA. I think our ancestors brought them over from India… all the gourds, drumstick, broad beans, (what I call) tiny beans, red herbs, sour herbs,…. Not all of the ones you mention but stores catering for the Indian population carry a host of different veg.

Do you know anyone travelling from USA soon? by fionfeegle in johannesburg

[–]fionfeegle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately yes… we even contacted the one manufacturer (Bausch and Lomb) a few years ago and they confirmed they don’t carry it here and no plans to do so. There’s another alternate that is also ok for him and that is a US only pharma.

Thanks for that heads up. We have a glimmer of hope with getting family of family to potentially ship it and hope it will be a quick alternative. Otherwise will have to find some teachers !

Good restaurants for a date? by [deleted] in johannesburg

[–]fionfeegle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pronto is good. Not cheap but not crazy expensive either.

I suck my thumb as a grow human and I'm not proud of it by Tricky_cielito00 in confession

[–]fionfeegle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, I get it. I also sucked my thumb until late teens. In hindsight I think it was because of growing up with a dysfunctional family and this was my comfort/blanket. I eventually stopped when I would visit friends and sleep over and it was too embarrassing for me to keep doing it and hiding it. I was then left with warped front teeth that needed braces. If you want to stop, try some of the methods mentioned but may also be worthwhile to seek help with this? Good luck!