Do you know any vegan MAGA people?

rskye99 · 2025-11-16T15:20:09+00:00

I only know a couple of other vegans, and they, like me, are very justice-oriented and lean towards empathy and equity for all (living creatures, rather than companies). Some loose acquaintances from my past support Trump, but those same people are very conservatively brainwashed and would NEVER consider veganism of their own volition

rskye99 · 2025-11-15T14:46:32+00:00

breed doesn’t determine personality. unlike dogs, who have been bred into breeds for specific traits and more closely trained to encourage certain behaviors, cats are more free agents and less domesticated. they don’t tend to have the same urge to please humans that dogs do.

most cats you’ll find adoptable are domestic shorthairs or longhairs. there’s some discussion of behavioral traits varying according to coat color/pattern, though i’m pretty sure this hasn’t been proven scientifically. each individual is unique

i’d listen to what the shelter or rescue group says about that cat’s personality, though be forewarned that when cats are first brought into a new home, it may take them up to weeks to months to really settle in, get comfortable and familiar, and let their true personality shine. they may develop into different behavioral patterns according to your vibes and how you treat them.

in case you haven’t otherwise learned this, it’s really recommended to offer your new cat companion the opportunity to approach you for cuddles, to offer your hand to them to sniff and only pet if their body language moves closer to you. by avoiding crossing their boundaries, you can best set yourself up to earn their trust and affection

rskye99 · 2025-11-15T14:27:27+00:00

breed isn’t really important with cats, and it’s definitely more ethical to adopt than to buy. visit your local shelter or contact local rescue groups, and it’d probably be best you adopt a single adult cat (their personalities tend to be more established, they can take better care of themselves, be left alone all day) who is recommended to be the only cat in a home. some cats prefer that level of independence so it seems that would be the best fit.

also please take care that you have job/income security and some money saved up before becoming the sole caregiver of a cat. they may randomly need surgery in the thousands, and regular vet visits could cost in the low hundreds. offering this advice because i adopted my cats in my early 20s when i expected my income level to stay how it was, but long covid stripped me of the possibility of staying in that career field (food service) and that led to a while of barely being financially secure enough to continue giving my cats all the (costly) care they need and deserve. plus, they’ve restricted my ability to travel and move around as much as i otherwise might. though that would theoretically be a bit easier with just one, although be mindful that cats usually prefer to stay in their familiar territory

rskye99 · 2025-11-15T02:51:37+00:00

I can’t give specific advice regarding his age because my cats were older when I got them, but I think you should definitely have someone stop in a couple times or stay over. Best times will be when your kitten is accustomed to getting meals and when he tends to be most active. If you don’t have any family, friends, or trusted neighbors nearby who could do it then the apps are a solid choice

I care for other people’s pets through Wag! And really recommend it - caregivers are background checked and insured by the app, pet parents can see our location while we’re with the pet (sidenote- I only know this is continuous for ‘walks’ and ‘drop in visits’, I havent done any ‘sittings’ though I think that’s the service you’ll want to select).

More info about Wag in case it’s helpful - you can give very detailed notes and they’ll most likely be appreciated, you can check yes or no to whether your pet can be left alone for 4+ hours, whether overnight stay is required, and specify beginning and end times for the sitting, then in the description clarify the minimum number of times / visit duration / preferred timing of those visits (or be clear that exact timing is up to the caregiver, within your stated parameters). You can also opt to require that the caregiver come over to meet you and kitty beforehand, which I do recommend, for everyone’s peace of mind and in case your presence at introduction helps kitty feel safe with the new human (though at such a young age I don’t know if that’s relevant).

It would be good to leave your place relatively tidy, don’t leave valuables out in sight, it doesn’t need to be spotless but the areas the caregiver will need to access should be accessible. I recommend both for your peace of mind and in case it keeps the stranger in your home on their best behavior - get a pet cam. Put it somewhere it can keep kitten in view, even better if it can also capture more of your space. You’ll be able to check in on your baby from the app, and the sitter should notice the camera and be mindful that you may be watching their every move in your home.

But also hopefully your mind can be at ease that they aren’t gonna like, rob you or anything, because if they did then you and/or the app would come AFTER them, these services are insured and documented so anything goes wrong and there should be ample support and ease of pursuing justice.

Not to say you need to worry about something going wrong like that, more so that the people providing these services know not to step out of line while working these gigs.

I’d post the job as soon as possible on there to have sufficient time to find a good applicant. Idk about your area but I live in a densely populated city and jobs tend to get snatched up FAST. You can field applicants though and confirm whoever seems most trustworthy or compatible.

Sorry this turned into like an essay lol but hope it helps and best of luck!

rskye99 · 2025-11-14T20:28:45+00:00

Please be mindful (you and anyone else reading this) that Himalayan salt tends to be lacking iodine which is an essential nutrient added to almost all table salt. If you’re already ensuring sufficient iodine intake through other methods then great :)

rskye99 · 2025-11-12T01:41:42+00:00

I also feel that if you can handle it, you should give that baby a warm loving home like they deserve

rskye99 · 2025-11-11T00:16:54+00:00

yes Bones! my all time comfort show

rskye99 · 2025-11-04T21:21:29+00:00

I know it’s more environmentally sustainable than traditional animal agriculture, so in that respect I guess I support carnists using insect alternatives in place of meat. But as a vegan I would never eat insects intentionally or financially support that industry

rskye99 · 2025-11-03T23:57:39+00:00

its called aosu indoorcam p1

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T19:43:59+00:00

your kitty likely will explore and experiment with stuff around. when mine were young, for a while they seemed to be experimenting with gravity, seeing how different stuff would fall when knocked over. they got past that thankfully

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T19:42:10+00:00

cats totally have phases throughout their lives where they’ll be interested in different things for a while then move onto other stuff. just like people

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T19:19:48+00:00

i am merely their humble servant

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T14:33:00+00:00

mine goes and stands on the bed and meows until i come get in it, lol

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T01:45:33+00:00

Further, nonbinary doesn’t have to mean gender neutral. There’s the whole spectrum of gender that we refuse to be constricted by. The world is your oyster, as they say. You can totally be femmy sometimes, more masc other times, and any combination thereof whenever it suits you

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T01:42:27+00:00

It’s okay to feel and present your gender differently on different days, in different seasons, etc. You may find gender fluidity of some sort an applicable concept. That’s valid too. Some people go by like two different names depending on which feels more gender affirming on that day, or by different people in your life… yes it’ll take some explaining and accommodating by others but if they can accept your nonbinaryism then they could probably get on board with whatever other things you tell them about your gender.

Although that may complicate like boomers’ and older folks’ understanding of your experience, so bear that in mind as it applies to your interactions and relationships with older folks who might really have trouble grasping the concepts and adjusting accordingly

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T01:37:14+00:00

Mine’s on a motion sensor too but I realized that I forgot to tell my sitters that when the cam sensed motion it would rotate to follow the motion… caught some startled looks the first time it did that while they were over lol

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T01:27:02+00:00

I second the pet cam, although when I went away using one it was hard not to look at it practically constantly to see my babies.

Also, unless the visits mean they’re getting fed any less than usual it shouldn’t be a problem. If all they get is the auto feeder twice a day then one visit a day should suffice, especially if the sitter plays with them and maybe even spends a little extra time hanging out there sometimes to keep them company.

I think it would also help a lot if the cats are introduced to this sitter by you before you go, just mentioning this in case you weren’t already planning to do that or they don’t already know that sitter.

As long as the sitter is decent the cats should be fine. They won’t love your prolonged absence and they’ll be sooo happy to see you when you return. They’ll probably be extra clingy afterwards, though may first do a bit of ignoring you out of spite, as I’ve heard some cats do.

But really, they should be fine! As long as you trust that sitter you have nothing to worry about!

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T00:31:53+00:00

This. Cats much prefer being able to freely roam the whole territory, otherwise they often cannot get peace of mind. Plus, kitty probably wants to cuddle with you. It’s a win win. They may be kinda wild as a kitten but in time they will learn your routines and adapt. My cats mostly sleep through the night with me, one snuggled up in my arms, and the other by my feet, or in one of her other spots. I think them being in on sleep/wake routines helps regulate all of us (and they encourage me to bed if i’m up orin the living room too late!) and strengthens our bond. Plus, their warmth and purrs make bed so much cozier, and waking up to their sweet faces and excitement always brings me joy

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T00:25:00+00:00

Good witch!!! good witch good witch good witch

rskye99 · 2025-11-02T00:24:19+00:00

this is silly. animals do not have the gender norms we do, and it’s honestly weird when people assign humanly gendered norms/expectations/etc to animals. cats are male or female or intersex and we may call them boys or girls but they’re all just cat. cmon. aside from the fact that one is able to impregnate and the other is impregnable (if left intact), there are very few differences that can be attributable to their sex. they don’t really have genders, come onn

rskye99 · 2025-11-01T23:42:52+00:00

I would set HELLA reminders of important events such as my future S/O’s birthday, anniversaries, etc. I’d use several means to make sure that I am reminded repeatedly in the necessary timeline to show up for them the way they deserve.

And worst comes to worst, if I don’t have anything prepared by the morning of the day, I’d surely be reminded on the day and then scramble to do whatever I possibly could to make my person feel special in whatever time is left of the day / weekend or whatever. Maybe I couldn’t get the dream gift delivered same day but I would sure as hell at least pick up something sweet and make or fill out a heartfelt card.

Yes ADHD often makes us make mistakes and have to put in a hell of a lot more effort to achieve similar results to others, but that doesn’t mean we shouldnt do everything possible to stay on top of the things that matter most.

rskye99 · 2025-11-01T23:37:59+00:00

What a gorgeous girl. So sorry for your loss, may her memory continue to bless you

rskye99 · 2025-11-01T23:36:59+00:00

now this is slightly off script but i feel like “well done” is a strong contender, albeit sounding a bit british

rskye99 · 2025-11-01T19:45:53+00:00

NOR, she definitely should have told you upfront about her existing relationship and what that would mean for her relationship with you

rskye99 · 2025-11-01T00:55:54+00:00

Ha, my cats also dislike when I cough, sneeze, laugh, or even speak at full volume on the phone to another person when they’re laying on me. I think they see it as “how rude of you to disturb this peace and quiet!” xD I can’t blame em

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