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Comment on Discussion Thread 🃏 Wednesday 1 April 2026

melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

Goblin cat just came inside, checked out the back room, took one step onto the bed and tried to jump on a visitor’s lap 😳 He definitely is or was a pet.

I had things that were moved into the back room which I normally keep closed so I’m going to be washing and sanitising all of that again plus the carpet in there. God I hope adequate food and parasite treatment helps his body kick this suspected ringworm on its own. Because the cream isn’t reliably applied and I can’t get the prescription pills.

I’m just going to buy the Kmart steamer I can afford right now. It has good reviews at least. productreview.com.au/…/kmart-anko-spot-cleaner

I just hope it has the ability to vacuum the water up repeatedly to dry it, or a strong vacuum so it doesn’t leave much. Really not wanting to overwet the carpet.

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Crying because he’s not Melbcat. I’ll have to move and wash all her things

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StudChud@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
No pressure, no obligation, and grief is a complex, multi-faceted pain that no words can adequately describe.

So with all kindness, love, and care
the cat distribution system may be trying to help you in it’s own weird way. Your love for Melbcat is not dishonoured or diminished by liking another cat. The heart is infinite in it’s love, and is not depleted by loving more.

I’m thinking of you and sending you my love 💜

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- melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Thanks Spud.
  
  It feels like the cat distribution system has glitched because it’s way too soon. I have no idea if I’d be able to keep him. And the ringworm thing/uncertainty are both sending my ocd crazy.
  
  I just hope it works out ok 😔 I’m just trying my best
  
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  - Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    That’s all anyone can ever ask of you ❤️
    
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Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
I know how you feel, we had the same thing with Max’s fleas…he’d been sitting in Misha’s favourite places.

All of them

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- melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  He’s been eating from her bowl that I couldn’t bring myself to remove and my thoughts are dominated by dealing with him so it feels like it’s overshadowing her 😢💔
  
  I feel horrible. All I can say is that I saved her and did the best for her I could, and there’s no more I can do for her. All I can do is try to help him.
  
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  - Taleya@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    i know, washing everything because of fleas just felt like the most ignominious way to remove her scents.
    
    but they knew what she smelled like. They knew she was here. and that’s…something.
    
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    melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
    Yeah, it really sucks. It’s like the current situation has literally swept and washed her away.
    
    But I have a fur clipping and her whiskers still
    
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Catfish@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
TheVoid thinks your Goblin is called Crabapple. Management has spoken.

black cat in pink tartan tie

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- melbaboutown@aussie.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I had name ideas but realistically I don’t know if I’d be able to keep him even if I made that choice to. I’m trying to work out for sure if he’s chipped
  
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