Users share personal adoption stories and cat-themed merchandise
4 Sep 21 2:45 PM · 2d ago · 10 comments · 1 source · development 4 of 5
Multiple commenters share detailed stories of adopting cats, often under difficult circumstances or for rescue purposes. Others discuss cat-themed menswear, accessories, and merchandise they have collected or designed.
“I took in a cat because I expected it to be near the end of its life (he was ~9 at the time) and wanted him to have some stability in his final years since he'd always been bounced from house to house.”
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I dislike the gendering of cat ownership not only because it means fewer cats get adopted, but also because it makes it harder to find cat-themed menswear. Below are some I've come across over the years. Brands and descriptions are in the alt text. Also a mug at the end that I like.
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It doesn't eliminate Red Flags, but it's such a good baseline filter
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Or Hemingway? Heck, they call polydactyl cats 'Hemingway cats.'
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a person sho understands cats understands consent and boundaries
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I’ve been told that single men owning cats is cringe and it’s like, okay you go take the dog for a walk, and yourself while you’re at it.
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There's also special cat food that can reduce the major allergen in cat dander and hair. I've seen testimonials it works. Purina makes it.
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@cremini.bsky.social It's time for you to be a "cat dad" again
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Get a Carthusian cat. Most people are not allergic to them.
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Ffs no one left at the NYT watch anything beyond anime?
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