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Discussion Thread 🍞 Wednesday 3 December 2025 (aussie.zone)

submitted 1 month ago by YarraByte@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone 10 points 1 month ago (3 children)

So who else leaves the air con on for their cat on hot days when they're at work?

Please validate my sanity lol

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 6 points 1 month ago

yes

and the heater in winter too

[–] Eagle@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

On a timer, yes.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Yes, I leave Melbcat with a wrapped hot water bottle on cold days and would either have cooling run well before (or left on low if I’ll be out for long) on a hot day.

I’d worry about overheating at her age and you want your pet to be comfortable.