I bet one of my dogs would love it and would quietly watch it. The other, however, would dissolve into a thousand barks and lose her shit because “there are chipmunks in the house!”

That way you know it’s not poisoned. Smart kitty.

Fixed!

Thank you so much, and thank you for the advice! Last time I had a cat, I was a young teenager, and I’m so excited to get some time with this guy now. I definitely want him to feel safe, and I get how predictability is a big part of that.

Here is a handsome Gizmo:

It is always the latter. And maybe a bit of the former.

It is very soft! He wouldn’t get into it at first, but once he did, he would not get out.

I know! I finally have a kitty, albeit temporarily.

Awww, RIP, Lola.

Yes, in case anyone is not aware, meat with preservatives in it are not good for cats (dogs too but they have a slightly higher tolerance IIRC.

https://www.animalcareclinicjc.com/news/2022/11/1/can-you-feed-your-cats-hot-dogs

Replace “grad student” with “former catholic” and that’s my husband. Lots of deprogramming still needed on that one.

Does this mean academia is like the catholic church?

I’d vote for him in a heart beat.

Apparently it was spaghetti.

What a handsome weenie you got there! I’m crossposting him to !dachshund@lemmy.world!

Well, she has two vaginas now…

Source: https://www.thenews-messenger.com/story/news/2021/11/17/baker-opossums-widely-misunderstood-remarkable-creatures/8636797002

Perfection.

I freaking loved Astoria, such a mood. Totally get why you’d move there. Maybe one day…

This person found the original sculptor - maybe you can look on eBay and such?

https://lemmy.world/comment/23158763

Also, let me know if you want pics from different angles if you decide to make something similar.

Thank you!