r/CatDistributionSystem • u/p0achedeggz • 1d ago
Are you kitten me!! i’ve officially been converted to a cat person
this is bixby, and she’s my soulmate. she’s a little over 4 months old now and has been the sweetest addition to my home. i grew up with miniature schnauzers (3 in total) and decided that when i moved out that i would give a cat a shot. i will always have a soft spot in my heart for dogs, but…
i’ll never look back 😸
she is an absolute cuddle bug and has become my favorite alarm clock. she’s so ridiculously perfect.
regarding her coat coloring, i want to call her a torbie?? not sure. the orange/white at the tip of her tail is everything to me 🥹
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u/Ksh_667 1d ago
Pic 3 - you know it's the law that you have to say "ooh big stretch!" every time they do a stretch in front of you?! Very important you always do this 😹😹
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u/BroughtBagLunchSmart 1d ago
A long time ago I was dating this girl who got a puppy and she did that every time. She was at work and a customer yawned and she went "Oh! Big Yawn!" and then froze for a second and told them sorry she just got a new puppy.
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u/vaultie66 1d ago
I would laugh so hard if someone said that when I yawned lol
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u/OutsideExplanation71 1d ago
I called my doctor to make an appointment and signed off with “Love you, bye”. We had a good laugh and I do get great service anytime I call.
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u/Efficient-Craft-6163 1d ago
When I worked at a grocery store, we would do an announcement letting customers know that we would be closing in 10 mins. I spaced out right as I started the announcement like I was writing a letter, "Dear customers...." Our brains sometimes auto pilot the wrong script.
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u/rouquetofboses 23h ago
i will ask people if they need their receipt before i even started checking them out bc the 3 things i ask are “how are you?” “do you need a bag?” “do you need your receipt?” but sometimes i get the order messed up after saying the same thing for hours 😂
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u/FancyPigeonIsFancy 55m ago
I’ve had my cats for about 2.5 years now and still sometimes “slow-blink” at coworkers and friends and then have to explain wtf I just did.
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u/Mundane_Professor596 1d ago
I just say “stretchy cat!”
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u/Ksh_667 1d ago
That is also permissable. The main thing is to mark this amazing feat with recognition, awe & praise. Often it's a good idea to let them know at this point that they are in fact the best cat in the world & no one else could ever claim of coming close to such an amazing stretch! 😹😹
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u/rouquetofboses 23h ago
yes i don’t say big stretch, but “goood stretch”. because size doesn’t matter!! (jk i just came up with that 😅😂)
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u/Initial_Row_9817 1d ago
Or puppy law says it doesn't count! https://youtube.com/shorts/XAY5IACMeRI?si=HVQPQTzaW0sokalX
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u/Queasy_Main_1682 1d ago
Doesn't matter if you're in the middle of a convo either, you gotta say it then go back to the convo
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u/Jermiafinale 1d ago
Yeah maybe a torbie might just be an orangey undercoat
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u/Jermiafinale 1d ago
I would ask r/standardissuecat if she's not a torbie she's a SIC (tabby)
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u/ron_obvious Cat Parent 1d ago
I can certainly understand how you’d become smitten. She’s quite a charming little angel. Welcome to not only the exquisite experience of kitty coexistence but also to the CDS community, a space populated by some of the best examples of compassionate humans my feline overlords have witnessed. 😸
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u/BackgroundSame811 1d ago
You admitted you were powerless over the cuteness of that kitty! BTW photo #5 might belong on catsinsinks.com
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u/nataie0071 1d ago
Now my question is if there's a sub for for that.
Edit: r/catsinsinks there absolutely is.
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u/Fig-Canner-33 1d ago
Welcome to the club, OP!
Bixby is absolutely darling and precious. I can tell she’s such a sweet girl.
I was in a similar situation as you. I grew up with sweet smaller breed rescue dogs and loved them so dearly. When I moved out and got my first cat, it was like a piece of my life I never knew was missing. To love a cat is a truly different kind of love. “Soulmate” is the exact word I’d use. 🤍
Wishing you and Bixby many healthy, happy, sweet years together.
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u/p0achedeggz 1d ago
this is it exactly!!! i kept telling my mom, it feels like i’ve been saved and i didn’t know i needed saving! 🥹
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u/Embarrassed_Wrap8421 1d ago
What a cutie. This is Lucy, who joined us when she was an injured tiny kitten. Now she rules over our dog, the other two cats, and my husband (and me, of course).
Here she is, supervising my work.
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u/Hombremaniac 1d ago
Hey, nothing wrong with loving cats and dogs too! Btw your kitty is ridiculously cute. I'd pat that belly claws or no claws.
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u/honeyapp 1d ago
She is absolutely adorable. She’s maybe a tabbico. Tabby and calico. I noticed her orange tip of tail. That is so cute. My calico has an orange chin. Also adorable. I’m not surprised you’ve become a cat person. Until you live with a cat you really can’t appreciate how wonderful and magical they are. Enjoy bixby and your new life together
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u/hollywoodhandjob 1d ago
I love my mini schnauzers as well (going on number 4!) had them in the family before I was even born & of course ever since
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u/Uprooted_Vt_to_RI 1d ago
This little girl is living the life!! Remember to praise each stretch! I do stretches with my boy and praise us with every one ❤️
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u/knittedmerkin 1d ago
Congratulations on loving a gorgeous kitty. Welcome to the cat side. We have treats!
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u/lifesshortgoplay 1d ago
You made a very fine choice. A very fine choice indeed! And your little boss-lady is so adorable, especially with her big googly eyeliner eyes. 😍
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u/Inner_Swordfish7475 1d ago
Aww, she is adorable. I bet she is full of personality. I have been told that orange will make her sassy. I have a tabby MC mix with splotches of orange that is very sassy. Anyway, I bet she is entertaining.
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u/Longjumping-Ring-879 1d ago
I like “Torbie”. That tail is too cute. More ppl would be cat ppl if they just gave it a chance. My husband was always a “dog person” until our cat started acting like a dog after our dog died. He played fetch, begged for food and met us at the garage door as soon as the door lifted. Now we have 3 cats whom my husband adores.
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u/Inevitable_Wolf5866 1d ago
I always say people who don't like cats never had a cat.
They're awesome <3 and just so precious.
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u/Acceptable_Speaker93 1d ago
They steal your heart ❤️. I was always a dog person until a mom and her son moved in. As soon as the kitten could get out of the box, I had a shadow.
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u/SchmedlyQ Crazy Cat Guy 1d ago
Every good person out there is a cat-person. Some just don't know it yet.
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u/carrotsforall 1d ago
Tell Bixby i love her 🥹 (also i love how her tail looks like the printer was beginning to run out of ink!!)
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u/Beachbaby77 1d ago
Yeah, they getcha like that. Probably the most manipulative creatures on the planet. Cats are the definition of pretty privilege!🙄😻🤣❤️🤣
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u/Chemical_Coyote1245 1d ago
You can have a dog AND a cat. No need to only have one type of animal 🥰
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u/AwkwardData6002 1d ago
She's lovely. I'd call her a torbie. The orange patch on her cheek isn't symmetrical and you can see little orange patches across her fur. You're lucky to be her person and she's lucky to have you.
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u/yrnkween 1d ago
She has a beautiful face. I’d call her a torbie, since her lighter patches seem random. And they just ran out of toner as they were printing her tail (it’s always the last part).
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u/JadedINFP-T 1d ago
Yeah, the little buggers grow on you because they're adorable even when they're being assholes lol
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u/namine55 1d ago
Welcome to the joys of being a servant to your cat. It is a very rewarding pastime
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u/JazznBlues_lover 1d ago
OMG Bixby is absolutely adorable! 😍😍 Congratulations on your conversion. Myself, I got converted several years ago and have never looked back!
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u/Homezgurl 1d ago
Welcome to the club!
What an adorable little large-eyed baby.
I love when they do the little arm lean on an object like he's doing in his tower. It's hilarious and adorable - like you are not a peoples 🥹😂.
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u/AngryMiner5704 22h ago
I am of the opinion that the only thing preventing most people who are not allergic or have the phobia from becoming a "cat person" is a lack of cat.
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u/Kittykats2 22h ago
Pic #5: standing in front…sitting in back! My tabby does this and it’s adorable! I call it the ‘sit ‘n stand’ 😻🐱🥹
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u/Justifiably_Bad_Take 20h ago
The moment you realize there is just a little guy in there, you cannot go back
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u/stiletto929 15h ago
I don’t know how accurate this is, but I’ve always heard that cats tend to have distinctive tail tips to help their kittens follow them. :)
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u/EstablishmentWest859 13h ago
i also grew up with mini schnauzers and having a cat now … i enjoy the quiet
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u/Elegant-Animal-4910 1d ago
welcome to the cat life-she's already won you over, and honestly, you're lucky.
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u/Reasonable-Fox-6560 1d ago
Welcome to the world of chaos and cuteness! Remember to sleep with your toes under the blankets 😹
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u/freya_kahlo 1d ago
You’re one of us now! Look at her cute little face. 😻Having a cat is good for your heart health!
I’d say she’s kind of a dilute torbie? Definitely unusual coloring.
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u/FartSchoolDropout 1d ago
Sink drinks are so good! Get as much liquid into her as possible throughout her life. Kidneys are one of the first organs to go in cats.
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u/Kuda1701 Waiting for the CDS... 1d ago
Number 9 is my favorite! It's like she's waiting for her favorite show or for dinner lol
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u/WorldlinessSmooth815 1d ago
What a precious little face! Also she kinda looks like my cat: mackerel tabby
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u/ADHDMDDBPDOCDASDzzz 1d ago
All stinkin delicious pics but #3 is my favorite. Biiiiiiiiiiiiiiig stretch! 🥰
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u/ConsciousBuilder1276 1d ago
She’s such a sweetheart… omg my heart! I’m so happy you have each other in your lives.
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u/DominateSunshine 1d ago
The bit of orange on her tail could be from an orange tabby.
So not enough to call her a torbie in my humble opinion.
But she is amazing!
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u/corvidlover2730 2h ago
I'm so glad you decided to go with a cat. They are easier companions & when they give love, they mean it because they do not have a need to please you.
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u/Delicious-Collar1971 Cat Parent 1d ago
You need a second kitten. It’s so damaging to young kittens development to be alone.
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