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[-] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 98 points 3 days ago

Not wanting a cat doesn't mean won't care for a cat. I said no to another cat because I'm not prepared to care for it on top of everything else I've got going on.

This whole "didn't want a cat but is secretly a softy" thing needs to die.

[-] theunknownmuncher@lemmy.world 50 points 3 days ago

This whole “didn’t want a cat but is secretly a softy” thing needs to die.

Just because it does not accurately describe you does not mean it doesn't accurately describe many people

[-] FundMECFS@anarchist.nexus 45 points 3 days ago

No but it’s also encouraging people to not care about others limitations.

For example I love cats but I am too disabled to care for one.

[-] doctordevice@lemmy.ca 26 points 3 days ago

Agreed, taking on the responsibility of caring for a pet and giving them the best life you can is a situation that requires a firm yes from all parties. Especially with how expensive everything is these days, pets are not cheap.

[-] devfuuu@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

And money. Animals are not cheap. Specially when they get problems. Not everyone is ready for all that it entails even if they love the animals.

[-] Flames5123@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I didn’t want a cat because I’m allergic. My wife rescued a cat before we were married because she needed companionship in college for the last year. I just deal with my allergies now, and the cat loves cuddling. What can you do?

Cat tax included.

[-] mushroommunk@lemmy.today 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

You reduce the protein in their saliva

There's a pre-made Purina food but there's also food additives like safeline and pacagen.

I've not tried any of them myself and don't know anyone who uses them, but the science itself seems solid. Worth looking into.

Also quite the beautiful floof

[-] starlinguk@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

When my cousin came to visit me for a week, she literally yelled "no!" and hit my cat when he jumped onto her lap.

A week later, she said "I think I want a cat." Now she has a cat.

[-] Timecircleline@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 days ago

I fully understand the boundaries and limitations side. There are a lot of people who label themselves "not a cat person" or "not a pet person" and don't interact with animals, based on this preconceived notion, and then are surprised when they enjoy it.

Not being able to take responsibility for another soul is reasonable.