melbaboutown

joined 2 years ago
[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Melbcat asked for uppies today and proceeded to have a long cuddle and scritches with a visitor! That was so cute. She pouted and sulked when cuddle time had to end before she was ready.

spoilerShe’s still crying and wanting extra food (among a couple of other things) so I called the vet again about steroids for ibd flare. They talked about the side effects, blamed the osmolax, told me to monitor and call back Monday.

It seems they don’t want to deal with it but I keep calling to stay on it as long as she’s not feeling well. If there’s something I can do for her comfort I will.

I’ve managed to screw up my sleeping pattern again.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 23 hours ago

Bonfires are so nice.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago

She never used to ask for anything but I’m hoping she’s just got more confident to voice her needs. It might be her age too

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 8 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Melbcat is being very squeaky and squirmy. She’s learned to cry for the heater to go on, for extra snacks of wet food, and sometimes for no reason I can see. I’m hoping she’s just jealous of the computer getting attention. Maybe she just wants love.

I’m playing games way too much but right now it’s just what I’m doing.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

FYI https://www.reddit.com/r/bumblebff/comments/1bhy7xz/this_creepy_man_wont_give_upkeeps_making_new/

Be careful as you don’t know who you’re meeting. Anyone can pretend to be anything on the internet.

Also still be cautious as even if the person is a girl looking for friends, because there’s a reason some of them don’t have any.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 5 points 4 days ago

Rollercoaster or theme park tickets

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 5 days ago

Gorgeous champagne kitty

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 5 days ago

Don’t forget second breakfast for the long walks!

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 4 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

Cat tmi, poo talkMelbcat has been to the vet because she started crying again… it may be that the accidents were from overcompensating with the osmolax, and now it’s been drastically reduced she’s crying again possibly due to the constipation returning.

There will be a small regular dose (say 1/8tsp) that will slowly increase until a balance is found.

I feel a bit silly but relieved that that could have been it. It’s ok. I’m her mum and it’s my job to worry.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 2 points 6 days ago

dOn’T bE eViL

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Yep… the social media age verification was the thin end of the wedge.

The answer to kids accessing age inappropriate content is education and parental supervision, not censoring the internet and infringing on all the adults. But then the government couldn’t push laws to increase surveillance and receive popular support.

I really wish I’d had the time and energy to degoogle and had never started using cloud storage. I’m going to have to back up all of my photos in case I lose access when I refuse to hand over my ID. (Which I should have already done.)

I also really should have switched to Duck Duck Go ages before this

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

Sometimes she even helps me with the computer. So it’s a polite wrestling for control of the keyboard. She’s a great typer

 

This grant is a great step, kitten season is coming

 

Yes Coles are price gougers and part of a duopoly so I hate recommending them.

But if the drop off part of things is a challenge at least there’s the option to use this.

 

Seems Yarrabyte has got on the beers?

Mods delete if this thread should not be needed

 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

Things are really bad in my area and Victoria is the only Australian state that still charges for methadone. There’s not much I can do individually but share resources and hope it helps someone.

 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

There’s not much I can do but share resources and hope it helps someone.

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Accidental double post (www.hrvic.org.au)
submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/australia@aussie.zone
 

An advocacy service over the phone for people living with opioid dependence.

There’s not much I can do but share resources and hope it helps someone.

 

Edit: The rules are changing for permanent residents - see article.

Temporary residents are allowed to keep using their overseas license.

 

Edit: Sorry, I was unclear on the message of the article and accidentally posted a misleading headline.

TL;DR: There are changes for permanent residents but temporary residents can keep using their overseas licenses.

 

This looks cheap and filling for the colder months. It was originally a poverty food so I’d just use whatever cheese is cheap or available.

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submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by melbaboutown@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone
 

These could stand to be more common knowledge. This is a quick skim and not an exhaustive list so check your area and see if each organisation has a service I didn’t mention.

I may edit for more info so check back.

SCAR https://secondchanceanimalrescue.com.au/resources/outreach-program/scar-pet-food-pantry/

Anyone who is struggling can get food for their pet

POTH (Pets Of The Homeless) https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/how-we-help/pet-food

https://www.petsofthehomeless.org.au/how-we-help/get-help

Not only for the homeless but for anyone in financial hardship. Requires a referral from a case manager. Food, help with veterinary care, temporary crisis foster/boarding (they mind your pet for a while in an emergency and you get your pet back)

Each community partner may have specific criteria for accessing support, e.g Must live in the local area or have a concession card so you might want to check.

Pet Pantry https://www.humaneanimalrescueaus.org/about-5

Food. Free desexing of the mother pet on surrendering the whole litter of kittens/puppies. Free parasite control for dogs (treatments sent via mail)

Lort Smith

Discounts for veterinary care for pensioners. Payment plans.

https://lortsmith.com/our-programs/emergency-welfare-assistance-program/

Emergency foster - requires genuine crisis and referral from a case worker

Lort Smith/Launch

https://lortsmith.com/our-programs/community-partnerships-2/ Pilot program helping pets get into crisis accommodation and rentals along with owners. I can’t find much about this so not sure if it exists yet or no longer exists. Definitely try to check it out anyway.

Lort Smith/Good Shepherd

https://lortsmith.com/about-us/#%3A%7E%3Atext=As+a+partner+of+Lort%2Cto+%242%2C000+for+veterinary+costs. Emergency no interest loans of up to $2000 for veterinary costs. Must be arranged before payment

RSPCA

https://rspcavic.org/assistance-after-a-disaster/ Disaster assistance

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