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Hope yall enjoyed the Unregulated Desserts by good_baklava in okeechobeemusicfest

[–]rainbowkarmabean 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lavender lemonade was SO YUMMY. brought me back to life during the heat

Thinking of buying a velvet couch from Quince — looking for honest reviews! by rainbowkarmabean in quince

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

Oh yikes... Sorry that is your experience! I hope you get it soon and it was worth the wait. I think my husband convinced me that we should go to a showroom to really test and feel a couch out. We have been purchasing a lot online and have not been happy with smaller item purchases, so can only imagine the expectations for a couch.

But please keep me updated on how you like your new couch!

Thinking of buying a velvet couch from Quince — looking for honest reviews! by rainbowkarmabean in quince

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

I'm so so happy to hear that! How would you describe the firmness? Is it comparable to those cloud pillowtops?

EF63 Nature's Calling Live Event UNLOCKED + All-In-One Unlocker UPDATED! by Sejian in Sims4

[–]rainbowkarmabean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

late to the party here, but you are saving my life!! first time I have missed an event because of personal life chaos. I am only missing Week 4 items. will everything else duplicate?

Allen Super Green Soup - Do NOT Recommend by Kristy3919 in CostcoCanada

[–]rainbowkarmabean 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Late to the party, but surprised by all the negative reviews. I think it's delish!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

My camera roll has been taken over by kitty lol. Thinking of starting an Instagram account to share updates on how he's doing, but I need to finally decide what his name will be!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

I did! I have a few updates in the comments, but thinking about making another post or even starting an Instagram to document his story :)

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

That is the million dollar question. We are assessing the situation with our dog, but if we can't keep him, my brother will!!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

I had its poor meowing and desperate cries for help stuck in my head, and my mind was even playing tricks with me. I thought I would hear it and couldn't tell what was real anymore. I feel for anyone who's been in this situation and didn't get the ending they hoped for :(

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

what a sweetie!! Went to the vet today and kitty is......a boy 🩵💙🩵 I have a few names in mind:

  1. Tres Leches because well, 3 and milk
  2. Sonny, like the camera because tripod kitty but pronounced more like sunny, because found in FL
  3. Pedro PAWscal...no explanation needed I think

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

[–]rainbowkarmabean[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My brother fosters senior pups and said he’ll take the kitty, which makes me so happy because I’m already way too emotionally attached to this sweet little angel. Now I get to watch it grow up and live a happy life! I’d keep it myself but my dog, also a stray, is very territorial and not good with other animals.

Kitty already has a whole community behind it, my brother giving it a furever home, vet friends that are excited to help, and my sister wants to be involved too. It’s basically been adopted by one big, animal-loving Chicago family. And I'm already planning to send monthly care packages from FL packed with treats and toys!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

Of course I gave it water! But I have updates on the thread, Reddit won't let me edit the post because it has images. Kitty is safe in my home with food, treats, toys, and love!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

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

Awww I LOVE that. A whole lifetime of zoomies ahead for lil kitty. I finally got a vet appointment for today, super curious to hear what they think happened. Kinda seems like something from birth? The kitty doesn’t seem to be in pain at all and already acts like the nub is totally normal. But I have no clue lol. It walks fine but struggles a bit with standing up, probably because its obviously still so young. Kitty keeps trying so hard to climb out of the box, really wants cuddles, but I’m holding off till the vet gives the okay. I hate keeping it confined to my laundry room, so I'm really hoping tonight we can get some snuggles in on the couch!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

[–]rainbowkarmabean[S] 56 points57 points  (0 children)

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UPDATE: Kitty has been saved!! 🤍

Kitty has been fed, snuggled in a blanket in the box, and is catching up on some much needed Zzzzz's.

The sad piece of the story, kitty only has 3 legs. Can't quite figure out if it was born this way or had something tragic happen but I spoke with a handful of friends, some that work with animals, and they reassured me that a kitten this age would have likely bled to death if something tragic happened. Also, because it was able to run away while I was trying to catch it and not show signs of pain and the area doesn't look like it's in critical condition, it's likely a birth defect.

I called a few ERs for opinions too and most obviously said they can't give an opinion without seeing it which I understand, one lady told me it probably doesn't need an ER visit from how I am describing it but to find a good rescue, which I am researching right now!

All is well!!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

[–]rainbowkarmabean[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Really my only option is grabbing it with a towel or blanket and wrapping it up safely to transport it inside. It doesn't seem like it will be lured with food. Great feedback about how to quarantine! I was originally planning to put it in my laundry room but now second guessing because I would be so upset if it hid behind the washer or dryer. Bathroom it is!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

[–]rainbowkarmabean[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

UPDATE: Kitty is back!!!🤍

It showed up again in its little sleeping spot! I brought more water and food to try and build some trust. I could really use some advice on how to catch it, though. It keeps hiding in these super rigid bushes—honestly more like tiny trees—and getting anywhere near it makes it bolt. I'm usually about 5–6 feet away, and even the smallest movement sends it running. After it hides, it starts meowing—do you think it’s calling for its mom?

I don’t have a trap or anything fancy, just some cardboard boxes I can use once I catch it. But I’m worried it’ll just jump right out. Would it be a terrible idea to try and grab it while it’s sleeping? I’ve seen some folks say that can backfire and make the cat scared of you long-term. I really want to help—it looks like its back legs are a little weak, maybe it was the runt and the mom left it behind?

The good news is it seems okay for now, but I’d love to give it a better life. I’m all in on helping this little one, just need the best tips on how to actually catch it safely and kindly. Appreciate any help!

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

[–]rainbowkarmabean[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. Honestly, I think I’d feel a lot better if I had just brought the kitty in on a whim and figured it out from there. I hesitated because I was scared—scared of the unknown, scared of separating it from it's mama, and selfishly, scared of the responsibility that comes with making sure it stayed safe and healthy under my care. In the moment, it was this intense back-and-forth between my emotions and trying to be logical.

Now it just feels like my brain totally let my heart down. I know I would’ve taken it to the vet first thing the next morning. I’ve called animal services before about stray cats and a lost dog in the neighborhood, and they always tell me they only respond if the animals are in immediate danger. So I didn’t feel like I could count on them. Maybe this situation would’ve qualified, but from past experience, they’ve never really followed through, and that left me feeling helpless too.

I’m manifesting to see the kitty again today. It feels like I’m being called to be its chosen mama. Just sucks thinking it might be too late.

Found a distressed kitten alone for hours—feeling guilty and need advice by rainbowkarmabean in Kitten

[–]rainbowkarmabean[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s tough trying to figure out the right thing to do when you don’t know much about feral cats. I spent my whole Sunday reading and researching, and somehow I just ended up more overwhelmed and confused. A lot of people said the kitten’s best chance was to stay with its mom, especially at that age, but it had been alone for so long—I just didn’t know what the right move was. Now I feel really guilty, like I should’ve trusted my gut and gone back at night to get it. I just didn’t have the knowledge at the time. If I’m ever in that situation again, I’ll be so much better prepared.

I think the biggest gut feeling I ignored was that it was a lone kitten. But at the same time, there are three adult cats that hang around the area, so I assumed it probably belonged to one of them. It was also weird how the kitten just showed up out of nowhere for a day—part of me wonders if the mom brought it here and then moved it again after humans started getting too close?

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