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in2herbs

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5. There is no way my cats would allow this. They were feral. After five years I can hold and carry around

Reply to catbyte (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 10:41 AM

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two of them but the younger two still need their own time to accept being held, sitting on the couch beside me - OK, sleeping on the bed with me - OK, scritchers and belly rubs - OK, but not holding.

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