this is my cat Dottie! i could talk about her for hours. her favorite things are licking scallop flavored Churu, being massaged between her shoulder blades, getting brushed, spooning with me, crunching catnip Greenies, and biting my boyfriend's legs whenever he gets out of the shower for some reason. her vet told me make her lose 2 pounds and she literally won't let me. if i don't give her "enough" kibble at night she digs her claws into my scalp at 4AM and screams in my ear. at one of our apartments with mice, she actually flayed a mouse. when i found it it had no skin or feet, but the head was still on. she's insane. she is only allowed outside on a harness and eats grass like a pig, and while cooped up inside likes to patrol for bugs and chitter at birds through the window screen. she is very sweet and welcoming with all strangers who visit our home. worst thing ever is one time she had a UTI on some New Years Eve or Christmas Eve idk and it was so scary and dramatic, so now i always make sure i have at least enough money to pay for an emergency for her, i will not eat if i don't have enough money for her, The Dottie Fund.
Jun 1, 2024
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I found her at a family gathering about 7-8 years ago. The previous lady who was taking care of her & a colony of feral cats moved away, leaving her without a consistent food source. She hung around me the whole day, soaking up the sun from a lawn chair while occasionally stealing some of my mac & cheese. That day I ended up taking her home, now she’s my whole world. Since then, i’ve started studying all things cat (especially feline behavior), working at animal shelters, occasionally fostering, & volunteering at other animal shelters + different pet retention services. She’s taught me so much & has given me the motivation to be better everyday. I don’t know what i’d do or be without her.
Jan 18, 2025
i brought in a cat off my street at 3 am one night a few weeks back. bathed her, fed her, took her to the vet. she’s my best friend right now. we spend most of our time cuddling, and, even though she gave me ringworm on my face, i cannot stop kissing her. i named her mazzy, and i swear, she speaks english. i love her with all the love i dont have anyone to give. and i love her with all the love she stirs when i wake up to her in my arms. i hope you know that, toots!
Sep 28, 2024
I adopted my cat almost 3 years ago after going my whole life thinking I wasn’t a cat person. After watching my dear friends take care of their dorm cat (Beef!) I fell in love. I never quite understood cats- I always saw them through my child eyes as being elusive and standoffish. After solidifying my friendship with Beef I realized how strong the bond between cat and (wo)man can be- because it’s earned. My precious Duchess was the crustiest cat at the shelter but when she opened her big sapphire eyes I knew we were a destined pair. Duchess has sat with me through two heartbreaks, the hardest year of my life, multiple moves, long car rides, and many, many, sleepless nights. To say she’s my best friend isn’t totally correct- I feel she is truly a part of the fabric of my being. She has helped me trust myself to care for another living being, loved me on my most rotten days, and cuddled me when I’m sad (even though she pretends she hates it). I never knew such a small creature could change my entire world. On the loneliest days she licks my hand with her scratchy tongue and lays her head on my legs and I suddenly the darkness isn’t so dark. Thank you Duchess, my sweet girl, my forever love.
Feb 6, 2025
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race through Wikipedia links to get from one designated page to another, whoever gets to the end page fastest and with least clicks wins. playable with strangers or you can make a link to play just with friends. hours of fun and healthy distraction from stress and loads of brain exercise plus learning interesting Wikipedia pages to scroll. 10/10. i usually play on my laptop and it seems like you have to download an app and pay to play on your phone? it is free and more fun to play on a computer!
thewikigame.com
Jun 1, 2024
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feels so zoned in. ready to have my own thoughts. every time i do this i feel like a whole person again
Jun 10, 2024
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i wanted to be a forensic pathologist when i was like 10-13 (someone who does autopsies in criminal law) because i was so fucking troubled as a preteen/tween and got sucked into liveleak and runthegauntlet and bestgore (this is hopefully obvious but DON'T look up just... IYKYK) and the Tumblr realgore blogging scene before it got cracked down on and it was such a crazy internet time... 2010-2015... i've always wanted to write an essay about zoomer childhood gore addiction because i have met many others who were traumatized on the internet by this but it is very shameful once you grow out of it. would never want to do that job now, wouldn't dream of it! it is a good job for someone out there though :-). cheers to the forensic pathologists of the world for doing what literally no one else can do
Jun 1, 2024