#CAT OPINIONS

[esperintraining]

I like cats. they are cute.

dimple told me to tell everyone what i like.

[ghostie-gengar]

this is my take on sonadow

[catfindr]

anyway trans men and transmasc people are all so awesome and it sucks that we are being hated on and harassed and death threats are being made against just for talking about our oppression and just how bigoted people are against us

[mylordshesacactus]

Okay, I didn't want to clog up the notes of someone else's post with something tonally different because that's rude, but. I Need to elaborate some more about no-kill vs open-intake shelters because I feel like some people still don't get it.

I'm gonna use an example here: My cat, Nepenthe, came from a small municipal open-intake shelter (I don't use the term "kill shelter" because I think it's obscene and cedes ground to ARA fuckwits for no reason) in an area with a NOTORIOUSLY awful stray cat problem.

She was on the euthanasia list. She was next in line on the euthanasia list.

They would never have been cruel or manipulative enough to say it that baldly, of course, but...I can read. Status was "at rsk", with two days' grace before ticking over into "extreme risk", the red zone. The ones who have had the most time, the most chance, if the shelter ever runs out of cage space.

I have gone the fuck off on people who hear that and immediately assume I will tolerate them bashing or insulting that shelter.

Because here's the thing about Penny. She is my baby, my darling, light of my life, and if I hadn't come along, euthanizing her would have been not only necessary but an ethical obligation.

She was neurotic, traumatized, and unpredictably aggressive--not "I'm bad at feline body language and ignoring her subtle back-off signals" unpredictable, I mean "we showed footage to a professional feline behaviorist and their immediate reaction was 'oh that is NOT normal'" unpredictable. "Actual legitimate psychological problems" unpredictable. The previous three times she had met with potential adopters, she attacked them unprovoked and had to be recaptured by a vet tech wearing a bite sleeve designed for aggressive dogs. She was the textbook definition of unadoptable.

She could not be fostered. There was absolutely no way she could live in a home with small children, or older children, or an elderly person with thin skin, or anyone who would get upset if they were clawed in the face without warning every few days.

Now, here's some math for you, keyboard warrior writing up a condescending screed about how there's Never Any Excuse for euthanizing a healthy animal:

The average length of stay in that shelter, for a healthy cat, was roughly two weeks. Which means, on average, assuming fast turnover, a single cage space in that shelter can save the lives of 24 cats every year.

Penny, when I met her, had been there for 43 days. A month and a half. Three times the average length of stay.

I love her. She has improved my life immeasurably and there is nothing I wouldn't do for her. Her life is not more valuable than the lives of the other 23 cats who might have been saved by the slot she was taking up. Euthanasia, if space had run out, would have been the only ethical option.

(Yes, obviously I DID show up and I DID choose her. But frankly? I was a grad student with a psychology degree, studying to be a therapist, living alone, no plans to have kids, a private room where she wouldn't have to interact with other people or animals, de-facto engaged to a professional animal behaviorist; I was ACTIVELY LOOKING for an edge-case project cat, and could calmly and intelligently articulate my understanding of the seriousness of her behavior and my plan for helping her. You can't count on that happening. I was a fucking unicorn.)

No-kill shelters have the INCREDIBLE luxury of deciding who to save. They have the luxury of having all the time in the world to wait. And in the meantime, what exactly do you think is happening to the other animals? The ones they DON'T pick? The ones there's no room for? Do you think they magically don't need to be surrendered anymore? Does Santa Claus find them a home, perhaps?

You can't reduce the life of an animal to math. Good, ethical no-kill shelters can be wonderful resources--either taking highly-adoptable animals from open-intake shelters to free up space as efficiently as possible, or else taking in behaviorally or medically complicated dogs who need more time to find their perfect match than open-intake shelters can give.

But if you're going to shit on open-intake shelters, you don't get to be a fucking coward about it. So here. Prove how much smarter you are.

You've run out of space. Every cage is full. The cat cannot be fostered. You've filled all your available foster slots with other cats, to buy her time. The "no-kill" shelters are full--they pulled the cats they thought they could save, and the scruffy, psychologically-unsound, adult black domestic shorthair with chronic herpes? Nobody wants her. In this world her unicorn's not coming.

She's had three times as long as every other cat here. You have given her every chance, wrote her a lovely bio, moved other cats to other shelters to keep space open so you didn't have to make this choice; but she mauled someone else today and there's a sweet, cuddly, highly-adoptable tabby with no problem behaviors being checked in right now. If you can't put that new cat somewhere it's going to be euthanized without even being given a chance, even though it is extremely adoptable and would likely find a new home within a week.

You don't have a magic wand. You can't wish a conveniently empty second shelter into existence. Every option has been exhausted.

Look me in the eye, and tell me which one dies.

[doesephs]

getting told to kill myself over on the bird app that calls for lesbian detox!!!! lailarez bedtime sketch

[amalifox]

I haven't made a comic in so long, don't worry, he will just spawn at home, I think it's a good shortcut, although not pleasantXd

Also, Red car

[catsofyore]

I had to get this vintage yelling kitty because it reminded me of… someone… can’t quite put my finger on it….

[thekittyokat]

you ever just have a lot, a LOT of feelings all at once about a character and not even remotely enough words or brainpower to FORM the words to describe everything you're feeling. so it feels like you may explode. yeah

[monochromepanda]

To celebrate our 12 year gotcha-versary I took Dash for her annual check up.

Diagnoses:

Beautiful Girl 💕

[anormalf1sh]

Girl just destroyed a whole endangered species and is feeling good about herself

[rosetyphooon]

the sillies ever oh my gfoodnessss ^_^!!!!!!!!!

blaze is still kindaaaaa a wip idk not happy iwht the color but its good for now

[electrofloat]

new arc blurb dropped who the fuck is moon paw

[nightbutterfly09]

Kitten.

Sae x reader. Reader is obsessed with cats and wants one very badly.

He has never heard the end of your bragging about a kitten. Whenever you talked about the things you wanted a cat was always mentioned. Not that you ever asked for much.

“I want a kitten~” You whined and leaned against the headrest. “No” The crimson haired man answered without even looking at you. This situation was way too repetitive for the guy. “Why not?” “Because I said so.” He sighed and continued scrolling on his laptop next to you. 

You grumbled and leaned on his shoulder. “Pretty please?” You whined again to no avail. “Saeeeeee.” This time your tone was much more like a 6 year-old who was confiscated of their favorite toy. This time the prodigy closed his device and put it away. “Stop whining like a toddler” His fingers creeped up to your cheek. Delicate fingers were stroking your face gently. 

“Plus, I already said no, more than a hundred times,” Your lips turned into a pout and you tried taking his hand off your face. He can’t manipulate you into this by touching. “I still want a kitten, I don’t even care what breed, I just want one that’s cute.” You heard his deep sigh.

That could only mean one thing. He’s giving in! You’re winning- or are you? At this point you two know each other better than you know the back of your hands. Maybe he’s trying to deceive you. His lips gave place to a grin. “And why should I get you a pet?” “Not any pet, a cat please- and I just want one.” “Give a better reason and I might just think about it” 

Your eyes sparkled as you unintentionally leaned closer to him. “Really?” He nodded slowly, his fingers tracing down towards your neck. He leaned down and kissed you softly.

 In his view, the way your face lit up was mesmerizing. He unintentionally compared your face when he arrived home today and the face you made right now, and he might get a little jealous overtime.

“Well… maybe  I miss you a lot when you’re away… and I would be less lonely.” He could visibly see you swallow your pride and admit to helplessness. He understood that feeling. Being away from you could be heartbreaking. Specifically when he had to travel overseas.

Now that struck a chord with your boyfriend. Maybe he will reconsider resisting you.

Truth be told, he would have already gotten you a cat if he didn’t know any better. You will focus more on the little pet and your attention will be divided from him. As much as these thoughts pissed him off, he couldn’t help it.

He parked his car in front of the nearby pet shop. Maybe a part of him just wanted to see that happy expression again, the one you’d make every time a kitten is brought up.

As he went inside the owner was already waiting for him and showed him the available kittens. His eyes wandered around. He was sure you’d want all of them and would be unable to decide. No matter how each looked, what they were like you would’ve loved them all equally. 

He found himself staring at a playful kitten in the corner. The little one looked just like the ones you’d show him and obsess over on the internet. Not that you didn’t show him more than a thousand. “That one is Pochi. He was born 1 month ago. He was very shy when we first rescued the guy, but he became very attentive, talkative, playful after getting to know you. Would you like to hold him?” The girl inquired and already got down to grab the kitten. 

As he held onto him the kitten looked distant and shy but regardless something reminded him of you. “I’ll take him then.” At his clarification the girl cheered and smiled brightly. After signing some papers, and telling Sae about the nearest vet and more necessities they walked out. “If I can be of help with anything my number is on the paper.” She giggled. 

At this point he was very tolerating towards the girl, he got checked out multiple times. But that aside it was time to surprise you. He put the kitten in the box he got just now and threw the bag of feeding bowls in the backseat where the cat bed, a small cat tree and a toy was. He knew eventually you would spoil him so he might as well buy it when he was getting home from training.

By the time he was almost home the kitten was in his lap climbing around as he sped down the street. After he parked the car he went inside the building with the kitten and the bag. 

“I’m home.” He said a little louder so you will hear it and slipped out of his shoes. He could hear your footsteps approaching rapidly so quickly he hid everything behind him with his sports bag. “How was training?” You inquired and tiptoed for a kiss.

“Fine, as usual.I got you something- someone” He sighed and let go of you. Confusion smeared all over your face. Then the box with a kitten poking out of it made your eyes widen and your lips curl upwards. “There is no way.” “His name is Potchi but if you want to we can change it.” “You got me a kitten!!” You grinned and your hands immediately reached out to his head. You noticed how he shied away so you were slow and steady with him.

You were still all about how your boyfriend got you a pet. But it was late at night by now so you head to go to sleep. You couldn’t win against him regarding Potchi sleeping on the bed  so you didn’t want to push him to the limit. 

His hands were all over you and you were making out. You could feel him smile into you multiple times.He was on top of you and his fingers went up under your shirt.

That night really felt like the start of something new. You would still miss him if he was away, even if it’s just training, but with Potchi the house won’t feel so lonely. As you two had your moment a loud noise interrupted you. It was a meow from your newfound cat. He seemed to need attention since he jumped on the bed and sat down between your legs.  Your boyfriend sighed and got off you. “If you interrupt us more, I’m going to regret my decisions.” “Heey, don’t say that to him.” You protected your “son” and picked him up. “I was just getting to the good part.” He mumbled which made you blush. But you didn't hang up on him since the kitten laid on your chest.

I promise you, I am working on the series too.. but this one was more fun. Do you like cats? (If you read this I suppose yes) I hope you enjoyed and see you next time!!

[deeva-arud]

A considerable amount of makeup was used to cover Deeva's freckles and face marks, and Cater also had to use magic to make her clothes his size. They did this as a joke, but they sure were committed to it! 💪

Original style swap challenge by @ashipiko ! (see her post here!!) If anyone wants to give it a try, go ahead, it's really fun!!! <3

[obsob]

ive gotten rlly into ice hockey recently! i like goalies best. they are. friend shaped

ref images and process vid under cut! <3

[startagainaprologue]

playing around with. how i want to draw cats again!!! two practice mirakitys with slightly different styles :]

alt of the 2nd mira under the cut so you can see the lines better