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Anyone else have a doggo like this? (reddthat.com)
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[โ€“] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 6 points 5 days ago (1 children)

I adopted my cat in her old age. She's...someteen years old. I don't actually know, her known history starts when she, an adult cat, followed my cousin's dog in through the dog door and demanded tuna. Like 13 years later my cousin passed away and I had room for her now ownerless cat.

I did no parenting to this cat. I am more a pillow than a parent to Izzy. I am her caretaker, she is dependent on me for her food, water and safety, but she isn't a child, and I didn't raise her.

[โ€“] smh@slrpnk.net 1 points 4 days ago

I feel the same about my 17yo pup (inherited from my grandma because I was best suited to take in a second dog). He's a really needy old man roommate:

  • needs someone to take him to medical appointment,
  • forgets to eat unless it's something he's not supposed to eat (my human food),
  • hates taking his meds,
  • loves walking until he gets too tired and needs carrying
  • needs help getting dressed (put his harness on for walks)