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  • Big difference

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  • I'm a cat person who appreciates dogs, and this is spot on. Cats may demand food, but you can wait out a tantrum.

    The fear of having to potentially clean up an accidental means I'm up no matter what if the dogs are waking me up. I don't like cleaning up these messes, and the dogs actively look like they feel bad watching me do it. We're all having a bad time.

    I'd much rather have a sleepy, half-hearted argument with my cats than worry I'm depriving one of the dogs of going outside if they're having an emergency. Apples to oranges.

  • Woof woof rule

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  • There are also free phone apps that generate lots of different ambient sounds. Finding those let me ditch fans for good, and I have my sweet, soothing sleep sounds anywhere I go.

  • Costco recalls fried rice over potential glass contamination

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  • I don't know enough about your finances, medical insurance, and/or pain tolerance to answer that question.

  • Costco recalls fried rice over potential glass contamination

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  • I'd probably check the Best By dates referenced in the article and compare them to the date on your package.

  • MAGA Women Shoot Themselves in the Uh, Foot. Again.

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  • If I'm understanding this correctly, passports are also a valid form of citizenship. Passports are usually held by people who lean left, so this could be another advantage the left has in this insane proposition.

    I hope passports will remain good enough. I was born to irresponsible teenagers and was legally adopted by one parent, and none of them gave me a copy of my birth certificate. I'm starting to worry that it would be worth tracking it down so I'll have a copy just in case.

    This is all so insane, getting our papers in order in case we need to show them to avoid getting disappeared.

  • Bill Gates Admits ‘Affairs’ With Russian Women as He Apologizes to Foundation Staff Over Epstein Ties: Report

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  • The term for this is "trickle truthing", and it's a common tactic when someone gets caught doing something terrible.

  • I am a 15-year-old girl. Let me show you the vile misogyny that confronts me on social media every day | Anonymous

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  • The term "female" has been used to subtly degrade women in misogynistic circles and conversations for a long time. I'm struggling to believe this is a new concept for most people, but in case you're being sincere, you can read more about this here..

  • Why does cats (and similar animals) can live with the exact same food every day, but we (humans) need a variety of food to survive?

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  • There are lots of dogs and cats who crave variety in their diets, too. Like humans, it's a behavioral thing rather than a nutritional necessity. My shepherd will simply stop eating regularly unless I vary her diet. I usually have three or so options I rotate through to keep her interested in eating. Lots of people add toppers and mix-ins when they have dogs like mine, but I find that only increases food rejection, as smart pups learn to hold out until we sweeten the deal enough.

    I worked for a pet food manufacturer, and it amazed me what customers would do to try to entice their picky pets to eat. One guy was giving his dog lasagna, and he was shocked that his dog didn't want to eat kibble anymore. Imagine that.

  • Han Solo quote irl

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  • He's pretty fantastic in Shrinking, so that's something.

  • What’s a food you love that everyone else seems to judge you for?

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  • Hell yeah! I swear, the best eating on any animal is above the shoulders. Cow tongue is also great in curry and other stews.

  • What’s a food you love that everyone else seems to judge you for?

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  • Lengua isn't a fancy name. In the context of tacos, it's the appropriate term. Lengua is Spanish for tongue, and tacos are Mexican. Where they speak Spanish.

    It's equivalent to saying chorizo tacos instead of sausage tacos. But go on and enjoy that high horse.

  • And it was

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  • A+, no notes.

  • South Mississippi here, does anyone have any advice on how to get Brownie registered as an emotional support animal?

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  • Nah, fuck you for pretending to have the moral high ground in this comment while openly saying you're just in it for free dog food in others. This commenter is absolutely correct in calling you out for trying to abuse a program meant to aid the disabled, as people like you who take unnecessary advantage harm the future availability of these kinds of programs. Especially when pet food assistance programs are a thing.

  • South Mississippi here, does anyone have any advice on how to get Brownie registered as an emotional support animal?

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  • As someone who's fostered and trained both service dogs and ESAs, this is highly offensive. These designations are meant to help people with disabilities, not those who have financial needs. As others have already pointed out, abuse of the ESA designation has had serious negative impacts on service dog handlers. There are also many people out there with serious need for an ESA, and if others keep abusing this lax system for frivolous reasons, eventually rules are going to be in place that will inevitably hurt those with actual health needs.

    If your roommate needs financial assistance feeding their dog, there are social services available to help with this. Many communities offer pet food pantries, and there are national charities available to assist with the financial strain of keeping animals in their homes. I can send a list if that's helpful.

    Most dogs I know are wonderful and brighten even strangers' days just by being themselves. That doesn't make it okay to abuse safety nets put in place to help disabled people in order to make their care more affordable, though.

  • What’s a food you love that everyone else seems to judge you for?

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  • It's usually wild game or unusual cuts of meat. I'm happy to say I've converted almost everyone who tried it to lengua tacos, and fish cheeks, though!

  • What’s a food you love that everyone else seems to judge you for?

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  • I think you might be referring to salisbury steak, as sirloin is a specific cut of beef. I totally agree, though! It's really easy and delicious to make at home, and anyone who judges you for it that eats burgers is a damn hypocrite.

  • No kitten is ugly! But she did glow up (not my kitty)

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  • I'm going to agree to disagree. Even breeders who limit their litters, get all the medical testing and natal care, and who are selective on where they place their animals aren't doing something I'd consider "ethical". It's a simple question of math.

    Adding more animals to the population while knowing kittens and puppies are dying for no other reason than no one choosing them isn't ethical. Taking a potential home away from an animal that is doomed to stretch the budgets of shelters and the rescue community at large and still end up euthanized without ever knowing a real home isn't ethical. It feels nice for the special looking, inbred animals that get to live that privileged life, but it conveniently ignores the death of animals in our communities that are just as deserving.

    As per your point about special personalities, I can promise you that even within the same litter, personalities vary wildly. Yes, you're able to pay for appearance when buying from a breeder, but personalities are shaped by too many factors and aren't guaranteed. Animals purchased from "reputable" breeders are also given up at surprising rates when they didn't exactly fall in line with the breed standard in looks or personality. This isn't even getting into the many genetic health issues we're seeing more of now that purebred cats are getting so popular....

    If we spend time meeting adoptable cats and kittens that aren't as flashy, we'll be able to find just about any traits we're looking for for our and our family's needs. Not to mention breed specific rescues if the need for the breed feels that great.

  • No kitten is ugly! But she did glow up (not my kitty)

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  • Absolutely. There isn't a good reason in my eyes to buy a dog or cat from a breeder when so many are being euthanized in shelters for lack of space.

  • No kitten is ugly! But she did glow up (not my kitty)

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  • This is a Bengal cat, so it's quite likely they bought the kitten from a breeder.