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Veronica
@veronicaf.bsky.social
She/Her. Soapmaker. I foster lots of cats, and have a soft spot for ferals and feral rehab. Autistic/ADHD. Disabled-cEDS. Tasmanian. Lost everything in a house fire, Nov '24

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In the wake of all the news coming out of the US and the amount of shouting at the TV I've done, I thought everyone else might benefit from one of my favourite photos from 2017 to break up the doom scrolling.

I cannot fix the big things, so here's a small thing.
Also this is the face of a Big Huffy Kitten who got her belly kissed and was smooshed and smooched and held in the air and is only having feelings about it now that I've put her down.

(Cadence did very well)
January 29, 2026 at 2:31 AM
We have TINY BABIES who are not kittens, but adorable all the same.
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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They are STILL looking for their people. They don’t need to go together. They are nice cats who just need loving homes with people who can give them a little bit of reassurance and love to help them transition. Please share or apply at:

www.petfinder.com/member/us/md...
January 28, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Home from the vet! I got big points for rescuing them. Harmony was a shivery shaky growling mess when I collected her, but by the time we were half way home she had settled back into the safe smells.
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 AM
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🧵Spotted While Roaming in Aotearoa New Zealand:

A couple (80s?) walk out of a supermarket in a small country town, search through their trolley for a pack of fresh baked cupcakes and gleefully crack it open.
Standing in the morning sun, nibbling on little frosted morsels of happiness. (1)
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I convinced this very shy kitten to play with my hand last night, including gentle bapping and some emotional support biting!

Melody is the softest best girl who isn't very confident but is still coming around really nicely.
January 27, 2026 at 7:54 PM
I swear this kitten knows ALL of his good angles. He was purring lots this morning and enjoyed his pats.

And! Three kittens actively moved towards me when I was feeding! (Cadence is a sulky holdout, but we will win!)
January 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I've been casually trying to add Grumps to my patting roster of a morning - okay I mean, there's no roster, BUT I pat everyone indiscriminately as I feed wet food and I've stopped avoiding him.

Very casual. Not looking at him. Just patting whoever is in the way.

It's working about 50% of the time!
January 26, 2026 at 8:45 AM
We are still DEEPLY SUSPICIOUS about the snacks.

(But. Spoiler alert, three hours later, they have actually eaten all the peas from the pile. The corn is No Thank You however.)
January 26, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Cuddle puddle! And yes I smooshed my entire face into them and no one hissed or hit me.
January 26, 2026 at 1:37 AM
I tried my best, but my new ducks are DEEPLY SUSPICIOUS of my treats (and also not hungry really).

But there's always tomorrow!
January 25, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Cadence is feeling better, which means she is ✨spicy✨ and did not appreciate being snuggled, kissed on her little head, and then placed gently back into her bed for a belly rub.
January 25, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Every morning I wake up and find out what kind of bullshittery occurred overnight in the US.

I'm so sorry US friends. It is so fucked.
January 24, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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If adults ever called you an “old soul” what they meant was “holy shit this kid is already out of seratonin”
July 6, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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New semiferal foster babies!!!
They're Bao(m) hiding behind the box,
Dumpling (f) the Very Dilute Calico lying in the litter, and Gyoza(f) the gray one sitting up. They are Not Okay with being here but they will learn!
January 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM
I snuggled Cadence and then let her slide down to rejoin the snuggle pile.

THIS is how she positioned herself. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

And then I had the audacity to laugh at her!
January 23, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Sonnet is the most playful of the music babies, although he's still DEEPLY SUSPICIOUS of my desire to pick him up and smooch his little head.
January 23, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Good morning to Harmony from the bottom of her sibling snuggle pit.

I swapped out their bed and they spent a few hours TERRIFIED of the snuggly green frog, but they have recovered now and are enjoying it.
January 23, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
PLAYTIME!

Also I didn't film it because I didn't want to ruin the vibes, but I made all four kittens purr at once, AND it was their first purring for me.
January 22, 2026 at 9:40 AM
These two are so ridiculously cute.

All four kittens adore each other, which is why I haven't split them into different spaces yet. Even if 4 kittens and one large litter box is ✨fun✨.
January 21, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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Your daily shelter cat…a beauty like this could be yours if you adopt, don’t shop 😽
January 20, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Melody (on the left) is one of the least brave kittens we've had. But! Churu is worth uncurling for!

And Harmony enjoyed all the churu she smeared on her sister's cheek, while she was helping with bravery.
January 20, 2026 at 10:34 PM
Also! Huuuge aurora australis outside!

And look at how much roof my house has! Three more trusses to go up and then they start on the verandah.
January 20, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Sonnet has discovered FEATHER TOYS and they're apparently the best.
January 20, 2026 at 10:31 AM