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The Story of Cat Domestication Just Got a Major Twist
Nautilus ^ | November 28, 2025 | Molly Glick

Posted on 11/28/2025 3:32:27 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin

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To: Red Badger

That is a GREAT Site! Pretty sure I NEED those cat leggings, now - and my 19 year old body back! ;)


41 posted on 11/29/2025 6:15:10 AM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: BenLurkin

https://www.reddit.com/r/therewasanattempt/comments/v620og/to_shut_the_shades/


42 posted on 11/29/2025 6:54:51 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Kudos to the Admin Moderator, reason: "Randspam" [ 4354167 ])
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To: maddog55

So you’ve trained your dog to not lick his ass.

Makes me wonder how the inevitable task is getting accomplished.


43 posted on 11/29/2025 7:31:47 AM PST by FLNittany
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

LOL!


44 posted on 11/29/2025 7:54:19 AM PST by SunkenCiv (Kudos to the Admin Moderator, reason: "Randspam" [ 4354167 ])
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To: FLNittany

What part about “Not in my house” did you not understand?

If you licked your dogs azz to accomplish it for him good on you.


45 posted on 11/29/2025 7:56:05 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: maddog55

So he only licks it when he’s outside?

I don’t have a dog.


46 posted on 11/29/2025 8:09:50 AM PST by FLNittany
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To: maddog55

I loved my two boxers, but our current dog is a 30-lb French bulldog. She’s no fragile dog, and as solid as any bulldog or boxer.

It’s easier to take her to the vet or on vacation, but she doesn’t go to restaurants or bars with us.


47 posted on 11/29/2025 8:12:47 AM PST by kosciusko51
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To: FLNittany

And unlike cats, he didn’t shxt in my house either.


48 posted on 11/29/2025 8:37:08 AM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: SunkenCiv

Good kitty!


49 posted on 11/29/2025 8:53:04 AM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: CottonBall

I’ve had dogs and cats all my life-I live in a rural area where everyone has dogs and cats. My dog-a Siberian Husky, died a few years ago at almost 18 years old-I may never get another dog-she was that special to me...

The tourists that book airB&Bs, RV spaces and cabins out here see this and dump their unwanted pets here in the woods-if they survive the mountain lions, coyotes and loose dogs, someone will rescue and keep them or find them a new home. I have 5 indoor cats-all rescued pets-I’ve had them neutered/spayed, and they keep my house pest-free-that is their job. I refer to them as my ungrateful shelter cats...

I am also one of the people who rescues, feeds and shelters those dumped cats and finds them new homes with people who will love them. My neighbor does the same for dumped dogs. I’ve never bought a cat-always got them at a shelter or rescued them. My cats usually live 18-20 years.

My youngest cat-a black female named Lilith-is a year old. She was someone’s Christmas kitten they decided to put outdoors at the RV park where they were staying-being a snack-sized kitten only about 5 weeks old, she ran to hide-and promptly got lost. The owners couldn’t find her and left on their travels without her, but she found her way here and came onto the deck begging for attention and food. My other 4 cats were charmed by her-so she’s still here...


50 posted on 11/29/2025 11:40:07 AM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've go to draw a hard line"...)
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To: maddog55

I’m a big dog person who also likes cats. Sounds like you put your pets in the same category as livestock, accessories or equipment, rather than working and companion animals...


51 posted on 11/29/2025 1:02:19 PM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've go to draw a hard line"...)
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To: Texan5

Thank you for saving all the animals. I don’t see how anyone can takeoff and leave any cat, especially a kitten. Thank goodness she has a great home now.


52 posted on 11/29/2025 2:54:46 PM PST by CottonBall (The GOP is the Cracker Barrell of political parties.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

And mine cuddle on my shoulder and lick my face then go out to hunt gophers, rats, mice and snakes.

Took a tractor apart that has been parked since May. Not one rat’s nest and that is thanks to the cats.


53 posted on 11/29/2025 4:08:20 PM PST by Sequoyah101
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To: CottonBall

One of the neighbors took in a pretty little fawn colored female chihuahua that was abandoned at an airB&B up the road-they already have a Bullmastiff and 4 cats-the cats played with the little dog and the Bullmastiff guarded her-so that dog stayed with her rescuer-sometimes abandoned pets get kept by their rescuers instead of being offered for adoption to others-their personalities just fit so well.

I hope people who abandon pets get bitten in the ass by karma-like maybe abandoned or lost in a dangerous, unfamiliar place and no one looks for them...


54 posted on 11/29/2025 5:36:15 PM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've go to draw a hard line"...)
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To: CottonBall

Thank you for taking in the cat and providing him with the life that pet animals should have-all cats know that is what they deserve...


55 posted on 11/29/2025 5:42:24 PM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've go to draw a hard line"...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Apex predators, fast as lightning with talons of death, guardians of the underworld. Cats are truly magical, especially if one forms a bond with you.
I trust a man who likes cats.


56 posted on 11/29/2025 6:06:00 PM PST by thepoodlebites (and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.)
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To: Texan5

You’d be wrong. Last 2 dogs I had one lived 17 years and had a great life and the last one lasted 12 years and had a great life. Both well behaved, loved the kids and people, never took off, listened to commands and let us know anytime came around. Both missed, a hard loss and neither are replaceable.


57 posted on 11/29/2025 6:31:53 PM PST by maddog55 (The only thing systemic in America is the left's hatred of it!)
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To: maddog55

I had 2 female German Shepherds for family dogs-we got the 1st one when our cub was 3-the dog guarded the cub like her puppy, and died of old age at 13-we got the 2nd one shortly there after, when our cub was 16, and the dog was loved just as the 1st had been-she lived to be 12. Since then, I’ve stuck with longer lived big dogs-Shepherds are my favorite dogs, but their lives are so short. Our Chow lived to be 17, my Siberian Husky was almost 18-those extra years were still not enough for a loyal, loved companion animal. It is hard to lose them, no matter how many years they live...

My Siberian Husky saved my bacon by snarling and leaping at a stranger when he kicked open my front door and threatened me-he freaked out and backed away fast, giving me time to grab the pistol on my desk and point it at him while calling the sheriff. Turned out the idiot was at the wrong address. but he had a warrant for cooking/selling meth, so they took him to jail anyway, and thanked me and my dog for the assistance. That dog was one in a million...


58 posted on 11/29/2025 7:47:57 PM PST by Texan5 ("You've got to saddle up your boys, you've go to draw a hard line"...)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Dog people like Siamese because they act like dogs. Follow you around, run to meet at the door, talking, play fetch, etc.


59 posted on 11/29/2025 8:02:30 PM PST by anton
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To: Texan5

I was thought the same thing. They should get dumped in the desert and see how they feel. I think that’s what hell will be like for them


60 posted on 11/29/2025 8:38:13 PM PST by CottonBall (The GOP is the Cracker Barrell of political parties.)
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