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385 sats \ 27 comments \ @cryotosensei 16 Mar AskSN

And if so, how have they influenced you to be the person you are today?

The biggest conscious difference is where we've lived. Because our cat was indoor/outdoor, we've made sure to always have a yard and a window we can install a temporary cat door in.

0 sats \ 4 replies \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

Aren't you afraid of animals getting your cat?

153 sats \ 3 replies \ @k00b 16 Mar

She didn't get snatched for 10 years, but disappeared almost two years ago on July 4th. My ex was a vet tech and warned me, "average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 10 years" ... turns out she was very right about that.

She loved being outside. Her lifespan may have been short but her joy density was high.

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

Sorry that your cat got snatched. 😥

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 16 Mar

There's some chance she got taken by a human and is still alive somewhere. More likely a fox, coyote, or a hawk got her when she was disoriented/scared by the fireworks.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

My sister had an outdoor cat that disappeared, and eventually came back with a collar on. So there's definitely a chance that it was taken by a human.

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42 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 16 Mar

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

That nose is just begging to get booped.

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 16 Mar

This should be called the “Boop Tax Collection Pose”

43 sats \ 7 replies \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

She has definitely influenced me to do way more baby talk than I ever have in the past.

42 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby 16 Mar

She sits on the couch like she runs shit and you are in her employ.

40 sats \ 1 reply \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

It's not exactly far from the truth. That cat is spoiled beyond belief.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @krispy_donkey 16 Mar

‘Dogs have masters, cats have slaves’. But in all seriousness I find the relationship between cats and humans very interesting, they were never domesticated in the sense that other animals were, it was more of a mutually beneficial relationship. Apparently. That’s seems to have changed a bit in some societies.

42 sats \ 1 reply \ @k00b 16 Mar

Such a lady.

15 sats \ 0 replies \ @Aardvark 16 Mar

Squidley the muffin princess is always prim and proper.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @nichro 16 Mar

Y hello there

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 16 Mar

I love the crossed paws!!!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @orto 17 Mar

You can love a person, but sometimes you might be very disappointed later on. But when you love an animal, it will never disappoint you. Thus it is the safer way to grow empathy via an animal. This is why it is very important for children to have a pet.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @SpaceHodler 17 Mar

I wish I could, but it would make travel impossible and I don't want to be more grounded than I already am.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bitcoiner1 17 Mar

My wife and I adopted a small medium size dog, the breed is Podenço Portuguese, there are hunting dogs.

His character is amazing, he is very kind with all the other dogs, he has magic trick, most of the dogs (male and female) end up licking his dick...

With us, he's not very affectionate. After a year, he's starting to come and ask to be petted.

Our dog is teaching us to enjoy the moment, if we are walking in a nice sunny place, he just sit down and doesn't want to move for a few minutes...

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatsMate 17 Mar

I don't. I enjoy being around them, but like traveling too much. Maybe in the future when I plant a root!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @mrtali 16 Mar

Cat is the best pet it doesn't give a f**k how many coins u have. Brings errbody's ego to the ground.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Cje95 16 Mar

I dog and on rare occasions cat sit! I grew up with dogs and cats and moving to DC it in my mind wouldn’t be fair for me to have one. So I watch my coworkers and others and get to love and spoil them and return them! Even better when I get $50 a day to do so!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 16 Mar

I didn't answer the second part of your question. I really think my first dog that I owned as an adult on my own helped make me a more productive organized, person. No matter how late I was out the night before, I had to get up to feed and walk her. I stopped getting to work late, learned to manage my time better, and her company helped me through some lonely times.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @justin_shocknet 16 Mar

always had a dog as a kid, only right to keep the cycle going

and when the wife and kids are away at the in-laws, she's there to make sure I don't get into a flow state for long

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @siggy47 16 Mar

Yes. Many

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Naiad 17 Mar freebie

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