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Meclazine for Israel
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« on: June 05, 2023, 05:56:41 PM »
« edited: June 05, 2023, 07:16:42 PM by Meclazine »
Bandit the 'Support-Cat' provides assistance to her owner Anthorr to get out of the house as he deals with anxiety and PTSD.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-05/assistance-cat-bandit-helping-owner-deal-with-ptsd/102438742


Bandit in the ABC Canberra studios while Anthorr was being interviewed. (Facebook: BanditandBoat)

"Anthorr says Bandit now goes with him everywhere, including to folk festivals, live music venues, museums, shops and cafes.

Anthorr even documents some of their adventures on social media under the handle BanditandBoat.

He said Bandit did not only encourage him to get out of the house, but also helped him to start conversations in public."
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« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2023, 06:20:33 PM »
Yes, desperately
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« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2023, 06:36:44 PM »
Very possibly.
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« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2023, 07:16:49 PM »
Who doesn't? (don't @ me)
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« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2023, 07:26:19 PM »
Probably.
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« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2023, 08:05:43 PM »
yes but he stays at home. unfortunately the attempt to get him attached to a leash of some sort was met with failure.
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« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2023, 08:07:33 PM »
It's generally not advisable to own rodents and cats.
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« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2023, 09:51:56 PM »
In all seriousness no. This woman was suffering from severe PTSD/anxiety and while I struggle with the latter, it’s nowhere near the extent such a measure would be neccesary.
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« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2023, 09:57:04 PM »
no
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« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2023, 10:56:30 PM »
No, but I wouldn’t mind a support car. Maybe a Karmann Ghia. Something that would look cool, but not break the bank.
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« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2023, 01:22:53 AM »
Quote from: 🐒Gods of Prosperity🔱🐲💸 on June 05, 2023, 08:05:43 PM
yes but he stays at home. unfortunately the attempt to get him attached to a leash of some sort was met with failure.
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« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2023, 05:45:27 AM »
Honestly I could use one
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« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2023, 12:59:12 PM »
I'd love to have one
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« Reply #13 on: June 06, 2023, 04:26:42 PM »
Looked at the OP and I involuntarily said "awww, baby!".
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« Reply #14 on: June 06, 2023, 08:56:03 PM »
As someone who suffers terrible animal dander allergies, I find this to be a concerning development. I'm allergic to all cats and some dogs. Yesterday at work I had to excuse myself from a meeting because someone brought their support dog that was shedding all over the place -- hair flying through the air. As my eyes started swelling shut, I simply left the meeting. Which was a welcome development in certain ways...
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« Reply #15 on: June 06, 2023, 09:46:36 PM »
Quote from: Nutmeg on June 06, 2023, 08:56:03 PM
As someone who suffers terrible animal dander allergies, I find this to be a concerning development. I'm allergic to all cats and some dogs. Yesterday at work I had to excuse myself from a meeting because someone brought their support dog that was shedding all over the place -- hair flying through the air. As my eyes started swelling shut, I simply left the meeting. Which was a welcome development in certain ways...

I’m not fond the the proliferation of dog-friendly workplaces either. (I get it for service animals)
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« Reply #16 on: June 06, 2023, 10:37:02 PM »
Emotional support animals have gotten out of control.  Also, having a pet doesn't make you a parent.
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Meclazine for Israel
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« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2023, 03:09:23 AM »
« Edited: June 07, 2023, 03:21:51 AM by Meclazine »
Quote from: Nutmeg on June 06, 2023, 08:56:03 PM
As someone who suffers terrible animal dander allergies, I find this to be a concerning development. I'm allergic to all cats and some dogs. Yesterday at work I had to excuse myself from a meeting because someone brought their support dog that was shedding all over the place -- hair flying through the air. As my eyes started swelling shut, I simply left the meeting. Which was a welcome development in certain ways...

I'm hearin' ya.

The allergy dogs run around the Office and lick every single employee whilst the owner waits for the females to admire him. I detest it as well.

I can literally flair up with allergies from one dog contact. It has to do with the level of dust mites and other creatures living on the dog.

The dog owner "care factor" is usually zero.
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« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2023, 04:21:47 PM »
I could probably use one, largely to calm down the stresses brought on by my normal cat.
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« Reply #19 on: June 09, 2023, 12:12:00 AM »
I'm moving soon, and was hoping to get a cat after I did but it looks like sadly I'll be in a pet free building. I was looking forward to some companionship so I might just need to bite the bullet and get a Japansese Robot Penguin or maybe just the headless cat pillow
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« Reply #20 on: June 09, 2023, 12:51:14 AM »
I may need a support cat.. despite it being over SIX months since I left hotel management I am still SUFFERING from PTSD..

even have NIGHTMARES

i love kittens
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