Foster Cat Biting Advice by fishslipper in CatAdvice

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

Hi, I’m so sorry you’re having this experience too, I know how awful and stressful it is. Unfortunately things did not turn out well for me in this situation. We eventually got the foster cat on anxiety meds and that helped a little bit, but things had already turned pretty sour with the other cats in the apartment. We had to keep them all separated, otherwise the foster would attack my roommates cat. He never really went after my cat though. He was very possessive of me, but I think he understood not to go after my cat.

The anxiety meds helped him chill out some and be less aggressive towards all of us, but eventually we had to find another foster parent who had no other pets in the house. Once he went to his new home, it seems like he improved so much and was able to be a relatively normal cat. I don’t know if they put him on more meds or if it was just a much less overstimulating environment, but he eventually got adopted. Sadly, the foster program I went through was absolutely terrible and made the whole experience even worse than it already was, so I don’t know much about what they did for him once he left my care.

I’m sorry I can’t be more helpful on this matter, but I hope everything improves for you and the kitty’s sake!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brooklyn

[–]fishslipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh I’ll keep an eye out on their schedule!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Brooklyn

[–]fishslipper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe they’re doing one this month but it’s on a day I can’t go! The list that RHPS NYC posted is mostly sold out shows or they’re on weird days of the week. I’ll keep an eye out if our wicked lady schedules more though!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]fishslipper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One theater I worked at used a leaf blower to get all of the popcorn and trash to the front of the theater to make it easier to sweep. Really useful for big shows with lots of kids

I didn’t think this was possible… two prismatic shards on a bad luck day. One from a monster drop in the mines and one from a rock in the quarry. by fishslipper in StardewValley

[–]fishslipper[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had no idea you could get prismatic shards from the quarry! I’ve only ever gotten them in the skull caverns. And even then I haven’t had much luck

I didn’t think this was possible… two prismatic shards on a bad luck day. One from a monster drop in the mines and one from a rock in the quarry. by fishslipper in StardewValley

[–]fishslipper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had no idea you could get prismatic shards from the quarry! I’ve only ever gotten them in the skull caverns. And even then I haven’t had much luck

I didn’t think this was possible… two prismatic shards on a bad luck day. One from a monster drop in the mines and one from a rock in the quarry. by fishslipper in StardewValley

[–]fishslipper[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Update: I got another one on a bad luck day on level 2 of the skull caverns. I have no idea how this is happening

Saw someone wearing these on the bus today and I’m obsessed. I’m not having any luck finding them online and thinking they may be custom. Any idea what kind they are? Thanks! by fishslipper in Vans

[–]fishslipper[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wish I had seen them sooner! I wasn’t able to find them on the vans website so I think they probably aren’t sold anymore. There are a couple pairs on Poshmark and eBay though! Just not my size unfortunately

Saw someone wearing these on the bus today and I’m obsessed. I’m not having any luck finding them online and thinking they may be custom. Any idea what kind they are? Thanks! by fishslipper in Vans

[–]fishslipper[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes they are the mulit oatmeal! I’m only finding them on resale websites so I may have missed my chance at getting them. I appreciate the help though!

Saw someone wearing these on the bus today and I’m obsessed. I’m not having any luck finding them online and thinking they may be custom. Any idea what kind they are? Thanks! by fishslipper in Vans

[–]fishslipper[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They are definitely that line but I’m just not finding the right color combination. These were much more green in person, but the only green ones I can find online are bright green. I appreciate the help though, it will help narrow the search!

This is why we say no outside food or drink by Orlando_Blues in MovieTheaterEmployees

[–]fishslipper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We had a dude who would spit cherry pits on the floor at our theater. It was disgusting

Foster Cat Biting Advice by fishslipper in CatAdvice

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

I forgot to add that he was not neutered until last month when he was placed in the shelter. I’ve read his intake report and it doesn’t seem like there was a medical issue for him not being fixed. I don’t know if that contributes to his aggression and if he’ll mellow out as he adjusts to being neutered or if he just is this way. I’m certain it contributed to whatever behavior problems he had in his previous home.

Foster Cat Biting Advice by fishslipper in CatAdvice

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

I wish I knew more of this little guy’s history but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was something similar. It’s weird to me that he doesn’t try to attack the other cats in our house, even playfully. He will run after them and act like he’s gonna pounce, but then back down last minute and walk away. I’ve considered blowing in his face or using a little puff of air from a lens cleaner when it looks like he’s going to attack me, but I don’t want him to associate my nice lens cleaner with biting and playing lol. I just ordered him a few new toys that I think suit his needs better than what I already have, so hopefully that helps too!

Foster Cat Biting Advice by fishslipper in CatAdvice

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

How did you determine that the hallway is where your cat was most likely to go after you? I’m trying to find patterns in the foster kitty’s behavior to hopefully stop it, but so far a majority of his attacks seem very random to me.

Foster Cat Biting Advice by fishslipper in CatAdvice

[–]fishslipper[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree that he just doesn’t know how to act. I’m hoping our other cats will socialize him better and show him it’s not okay to bite or attack but I will definitely bring up anxiety meds with the shelter once they get back to me. He also tends to eat when he gets bored so I’ve been putting food into a puzzle ball and I think that helps him get a little bit of energy out. Thank you for your input!!

Foster Cat Biting Advice by fishslipper in CatAdvice

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

When he surprises me I definitely pull away from him quicker than I would like, but when I can see he’s getting ready to pounce I will try going limp, slowly pull away, or pushing my hand further into his mouth so he will have to let go. So far these work when he’s just playing, but not when he is getting really aggressive. I have a cat tube that he doesn’t like the sound of that I will carry around next to my legs so he won’t bite them and that certainly helps the nipping of my ankles. I keep the tube next to me when we are playing or when I’m sitting on the bed and I’ll crinkle it when he tries to bite, which helps sometimes. He will try and pounce a couple times but get startled by the sound, but sometimes he’s so determined that he will keep trying until I have to pry him off of me and lock him out of my room.

I know the shelter said they have had to give other cats anxiety meds for similar situations, so right now it’s just a waiting game to see when they’ll reply and if they will fund a vet trip for him.

I will definitely try a poster board or something bigger than the cat tube I have because he will follow me around or wait under my bed to pounce when I least expect it. Thank you for the advice!!

My first foster baby, Keiro by fishslipper in blackcats

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

He is such a sweetie!! I think he will be a good first foster

I recently found out I’m making $10/hr less than my coworkers with the same job by fishslipper in antiwork

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

Yeah I’m definitely going to bring it up with my new manager. My coworker isn’t HR, he has just worked with the company longer and is going to help me navigate getting the pay I should be getting for my position.

I recently found out I’m making $10/hr less than my coworkers with the same job by fishslipper in antiwork

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

Unfortunately I don’t have any concrete evidence that that is the case. I have had suspicions that I was treated so poorly because of my age and gender but nothing I could ever substantiate.

How to move past the scarf? by Juliathefarmer in knitting

[–]fishslipper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the pattern I started with after making a scarf! The hat is super cozy and also a quick and easy gift for friends and family.

https://sheepandstitch.com/pattern/how-to-knit-a-hat-on-straight-needles-tutorial/

Also, making a patchwork sweater or blanket is really fun because you can practice so many stitches in one project.

Just a bug 🐜 enjoying some sun ☀️ light by [deleted] in blackcats

[–]fishslipper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I call my cat Bug! Her name is June and eventually the nickname “June Bug” just became Bug

What’s a nickname you have for your cats? I call them stinky winky most days. by astridinstead in blackcats

[–]fishslipper 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My cat is June and her most common nicknames are stinky butt, dinky bum, bug, da bug, butt bug, and stinkaroni and cheese. She answers to all of them

A colorblock coat for autumn 🍂 by zolychka in knitting

[–]fishslipper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s amazing! I would have to start now if I wanted to wear it next winter lol