Yes, that is the cat activation sound. There is a subreddit dedicated to that sound (r/activationsound)… I wonder if that has been made for lemmy
Owning a pet responsibly is like owning a car: there is the expense of regular maintenance, and then every so often you have to drop a wad of money for a major repair.
Don't get me wrong, my animals are worth it, but I think some first-time pet owners don't realize this.
Not really. I adopted a stray kitten which cost 0$, a couple of vet visits set me back maybe 200$ for most of his life. Cat food isn't expensive, car toys, and the environment was easy to supply and make it interesting. Later in life he got a tumor, and regular vet visits did cost a couple of thousand bucks and he eventually had to be put to sleep. But that was the most amazing cat, who gave happiness and love to 4 people, and a kitty friend.
For me the main expense is opportunity. If I want to go away for few days I need to plan a sitter which is also expensive.
Peri's activation noise is a noise of happy suprise, because she apparently is so enamored with me that she is always overjoyed to see me no matter what. Rufus's activation noise is him groaning because I woke him up.
Look into the open path collective although totally understand if you don’t want to leave someone you’re established with. $40-$70.
"Fifteen years taking prescriptions, now a shrink like, 'I don't know. Maybe get a kitten?'"
