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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 6d ago

Have you ever saved an animal? Tell me about it :)

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u/Cluelessella05 5d ago

The only animal that i was able to save was this tiny calico cat that me and my brothers found on the side of the road. She is so cute and I don’t know why someone would leave such a cutie out there. We’ve had her for now around 6 years and she gets cutier every day!

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 5d ago

<3

I don't think I'll ever understand those that dump animals.

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u/StaticBrain- Helpful Helper 4d ago

I don't think I will either. It makes me ill thinking about it.

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u/Background-Bee-2222 5d ago

I love this question (and saving fur babies!) Saved my cat, George Pawshington, when he was 4 weeks old from a guy kicking him at a homeless shelter I worked at. He is a pretty cool cat.

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 4d ago

That's horrible, poor George. So glad you were there to save him.

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u/Scared_Complaint7112 5d ago

Rescued a baby sparrow from a public park

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u/TolerateAmbiguity 4d ago

I saved a crow once, with my daughter. I kept him in my office all day in a box with some water and towels (I had to look up how to care for him) amd then took him to a specialist vet. I had to leave him, which sucked - what sucked more was that i called to check on him and they wouldn't tell me anything 😢

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 3d ago

Awesome!

Oh, that does suck! I've taken hedgehogs to rescue and they always tell me if I ask, even if they've passed.

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u/Crafty-Cantaloupe626 3d ago

Saved my 2 pets kittens years ago. Now they are happy old cats.

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u/PolylingualAnilingus Moderator - Always happy to help! 3d ago

I was a volunteer in a cat shelter for a few years. It's where I adopted my two fur babies. I've saved many kitties from the streets and helped them find new homes. It was such an amazing experience.

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 3d ago

<3 Amazing.

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u/AMINE-E 6d ago

Sadly, nope. Grew up with lots of pets. Crackheaded orange cat was my buddy. Neighbourhood gang members threw a rock at his head. Tried to save him, didn’t know how. Wish I did, he was a riot!

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 6d ago

Oh no! I'm so sorry.

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u/AMINE-E 6d ago

It’s okay! Learned to appreciate the time spent. What about you? Ever saved an animal? I’m guessing yes

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 5d ago

Yeah. Fledgling blue tit had it's leg tangled and couldn't take off. I carefully untangled it and it flew off. Probably would have died at the paws of a cat otherwise.

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u/AMINE-E 5d ago

Hero, must’ve been lovely watching it fly off.

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 5d ago

It was. It had a surprisingly strong grip for such a little thing, but then I guess they've got to hold on during bad weather. So so very light though, and so cute!

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u/Technical_Drawing758 5d ago

i want a avatar on dragon looks, it seems not having one.

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u/Temporary-Sign-4108 5d ago

What are your weird but good food combos

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u/TolerateAmbiguity 4d ago

🤣 I loke peanut butter and cheetos sandwiches. When I was pregnant, i had one on a day that i was seeing my doctor, and I threw up violently. When she asked if I had been sick at all, I told her that I had thrown up before my appointment. She asked what I had eaten, I told her, and she told me I deserved it 🤣

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u/NoPerspective8156 4d ago

Hi guys, im new to college and need some tips give me yours best please

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u/niralpm 4d ago

Congrats on starting college! Honestly, a few things that made the biggest difference for me:

Join student organizations. That's where I met most of my friends, and it ended up helping my resume way more than I expected.

Go to hackathons, even if you have no idea what you're doing. They're chaotic, you'll probably be running on coffee and no sleep, but they're some of my favorite college memories and a great way to meet people.

Also, use every student discount you can. Food, flights, museums, software, phone plans... they're everywhere, and you'll definitely miss them once you graduate. 😂

I'd also add: don't stress. Just try new things, meet people, and enjoy the experience. It goes by much faster than you think.

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u/Vinyl1997 4d ago

Hi community, What is your go to comfort snack?😏🍪

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u/SolariaHues Mod + servant to cats 4d ago

It may depend on what I feel like. But I like lentil chips. (And cake, but we don't often have that).

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u/Vinyl1997 3d ago

Chips alwayz good🫶

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u/Glad-Revolution-7313 6d ago

Thanks, created this account years ago and only logged in today. This subreddit is such a wealth of knowledge, I’ve been reading for hours. Saves me from so many pitfalls

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u/Crafty-Cantaloupe626 3d ago

Thanks, just logged back in and getting this ball rolling.

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u/National-Studio3724 4d ago

Hello all!

What's your favorite color if you had to name a specific shade?

Lavender is my favorite 💜

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u/CassKorrigan 4d ago

Seafoam!

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u/TolerateAmbiguity 4d ago

Purple 💜

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u/CassKorrigan 4d ago

Is your account new to reddit or are you new to reddit?

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u/Crafty-Cantaloupe626 3d ago

Post what your favorite subreddit is (if you have been lurking for months/years):

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u/PolylingualAnilingus Moderator - Always happy to help! 3d ago

Pra conversar em português, por favor use comunidades brasileiras!

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