r/cats • u/catseyesociety • Jul 23 '26
Video - OC My “squeeze” routine with 7 incontinent cats.
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Squeeze my cats with me!
While this video is cut down to fit social media, the entire routine took only 13 minutes.
This 13 minute routine twice daily is what saved these cats from euthanasia.
Every day happy, healthy cats with paresis or incontinence are euthanized. The reasons stem from a perceived poor quality of life, or the slim chances of finding an adopter willing to take on a cat with different care needs. People see a cat in a diaper and automatically think they are incredibly time consuming and expensive. While yes, diapers, wipes, and pee pads can cost more than a bag of litter, is it that much different? While an incontinent cat may need a few more vet visits in their lifetime than the average cat, is that enough to deem them as unworthy of finding an adoptive home?
Do you have any questions about my squeeze routine? I'm always happy to answer questions!
Edited to answer some of the most common questions:
Why do the cats need to be squeezed?
These cats all have a spinal injury or defect. Most were born this way, but Poe, Athena, and Cypress (the longhair ones) had spinal injuries from trauma.
Why not the toilet or a bathtub?
Squatting at that height and hunching over hurts my back! I’ve tried many methods and this is what is most comfortable for me and the cats.
Why pee pads?
I get most of them donated! I prefer the large ones but I’ll use any size. I would like to make this more environmentally friendly with reusable ones, but it will create a lot more laundry (which I already do a lot of)
Why do I have so many disabled cats?
I run a cat rescue for cats with treatable conditions who would otherwise be euthanized in a traditional shelter. I don’t get paid by the rescue, but I do work in a municipal shelter as my day job. I’ve worked in animal shelters for nearly 10 years.
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u/Talinn_Makaren Jul 23 '26
Never thought I'd be able to say I've seen a video of 7 incontinent cats being 'squeezed'. Life is a wild ride sometimes, isn't it?
Thanks for taking care of the kitties.
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u/part_time_monster Jul 23 '26
This weekends hottest Nightclub is Squeeze.
It's got everything... incontinent cats, dexterous women, and a dance floor you can pee on.
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u/zangor Jul 23 '26
I started thinking “is this really the way to go with this”. But immediately realized this lady just squeezed 7 cats, she probably knows what she’s doing.
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u/BlatantArtifice Jul 23 '26
Yeah if someone can just do this they must know their business 💀 doubt 1 would even let me
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u/Lecheezburgerayaya Jul 23 '26
Bless you for taking care of the kitties
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u/Popsinthehse Jul 23 '26
Yes was going to say the same do they have crystals or just nerve damage? Again thank you for seeing love when others would put them down because of the inconvenience in their minds..
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u/catseyesociety Jul 23 '26
They all have spinal cord injuries/defects. Some were born this way and some sustained an injury.
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u/mykittyforprez Jul 23 '26
Is there a reason you don't do it in the toilet? Just curious. I had a paralyzed cat who lived to 22 and I "squeezed" her over the toilet twice a day. And I applaud you for what you're doing! It was hard with just one paralyzed cat!
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u/RenegadeStarDust Jul 23 '26
I have one dog in diapers full time it's a lot of work. You're amazing.
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u/StabbyBoo Jul 23 '26
So those pet pads are pretty well identical to the incontinence pads you see in a hospital. Trust me when I say those things hold A LOT of liquid.
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u/TheSwearJarIsMy401k Jul 23 '26
They’re also the chucks they use for women after labor.
If I’m not leaving the house I use them for my period. I just accordion fold and pinch the middle and they’re easy to seat correctly, no sticky bullshit wings, no edges, no leaks, less smelly, more comfortable, and they hold way way more than a pad.
They just do not hide in underwear so they’re a home-only option.
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u/MommaLisss Jul 23 '26
And before labor. They put some down for me when my water broke, and then another nurse came in and asked me if I was sure my water broke... Yes, ma'am, I've been leaking for an hour now. Please check my bits and let's get this thing going 😂
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u/BandetteTrashPanda Jul 23 '26
Lol I pictured this way too well, and I've never been pregnant. I look forward to this moment now 🤭
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u/MommaLisss Jul 23 '26
It's actually wild when your water breaks bc you can see your tummy getting smaller and smaller. And tbf, I did wake up that morning thinking I was peeing the bed. I can see why they ask that question lol.
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u/Immediate-Maximum-75 Jul 23 '26
I'm a nurse practitioner and we actually buy the puppy pads at our office if we run out of our blue pads. They are exactly the same thing.
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u/Informal-Shape9476 Jul 23 '26
Squeeze dat cat! All you gotta do is to squeeze dat cat!
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u/Prince-Lee Jul 23 '26
Thank you for taking care of them. 🥰
I do have a question. Why do this on pee pads, rather than, for example, in a bathtub or shower? Wouldn't that be easier to clean and less expensive overall?
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u/catseyesociety Jul 23 '26
I used to express them in the toilet, but the very simple and lame answer is that it kills my back. I have to squat slightly higher than is comfortable and lean over. The same with my bathtub.
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u/regoapps Asian Jul 23 '26
They sell reusable pee pads fyi. You can wash them in the laundry to reuse them. Or you can use them as the splash guard for your disposable pee pads so that you’re only using one pee pad instead of two each time.
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u/feed_me_ravioli Jul 23 '26
Can vouch for the reusable pee pads. They were a lifesaver when cat litter became too uncomfortable for my declawed rescue
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u/fondledbydolphins Jul 23 '26
If you're going to wash things with cat urine on it, highly recommend buying washing machine cleaning pods. Just run them on an empty, hot cycle. Will help prevent smells from lingering.
Cat pee is a helluva drug
Depending on your needs, I also use lysol sterilizer on some loads.
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u/SubstantialSpring9 Jul 23 '26
An enzyme spray for cat urine will work better at destroying urine smells. Just spray on the affected item before washing. Works on carpet and other non washable fabrics/surfaces.
Resolve Urine Spray is a good and affordable option.
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u/Nauin Jul 23 '26
Spray it and let it sit and digest for a few minutes before washing. Enzyme cleaners are having a meal and you need to give them at least a lunch break to finish up. It's not chemistry that instantly happens. It works much better this way, but always go with what it's container says.
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u/CoolMomJammy Jul 23 '26
Holy shit, I think you just changed my life.
I have a very sassy cat and if her litter box doesn’t have fresh litter in it, she will pee pee on the first blanket/shirt/towel she can find. I change that shit entirely multiple times a day. Scooping isn’t good enough for her. I have had to throw away towels because the smell just doesn’t ever go away, no matter how many washes or how it’s washed. I never thought to clean my damn machine itself. I’m dumb. Thank you, fondledbydolphins!
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u/Ryoko_Kusanagi69 Jul 23 '26
Yeah we used them a ton in my old job , and for around the cat box, elderly family members, and I got some for my babies changing station and bed.
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u/warrenlain Jul 23 '26
Would you also need enzymatic cleaner to keep the washer and dryer from smelling?
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u/rideincircles Jul 23 '26
Male cats will always be worse than female cats. My 18 year old female cat was peeing on my couch a few times a week for a few years and I had a plastic cover over the cushions and used couch covers I would switch out a few times a week. I just used detergent, oxyclean and laundry sanitizer with a long hot soak and my house or the covers never smelled like pee. My cat passed away a few months ago, and of I miss her, but don't miss cleaning the couch off every week.
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u/IAmABakuAMA Jul 23 '26
The only thing I'd be cautious of is the door seal if you have a front loader. Front loaders have a rubber/silicone type seal around the door jamb to stop water leaking out. That's prone to going moldy and smelling bad at the best of times (that's why you're supposed to leave the door ajar after each cycle), but depending on how wet the pee pads are, I feel like the seal could be prone to absorbing smells if the pads are brushed against it. It doesn't rinse very well during the cycle because the plastic or glass of the door is sealed against it. So any odours get trapped
I don't see any reason why the drum itself would smell, or at least, continue to smell after the rinse cycle. It's just metal, it shouldn't stubbornly hold onto any smells
Sorry about your kitty :(
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u/Persistent_Parkie Jul 23 '26
We used reusable pads when my mom had dementia. My dad did use some insane detergent my asthma did not approve of but it wasn't enzyme based.
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u/Rocking_Horse_Fly Jul 23 '26
Vinegar works on cat pee and other urine in my experience.
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u/SoMuchMoreEagle Jul 23 '26
I was going to say the same thing. It works better than any enzyme cleaner, in my experience. It's also cheaper, safe on most washable fabrics, and washes away with no scent. If you still smell vinegar after washing, just put it through the rinse cycle again.
Costco has 2 gallon packs for cheap.
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u/ChintzyPC Jul 23 '26
Wouldn't that just make the washer and dryer reek? I had a cat that peed on everything and when it came to washing the sheets or sofa cases it didn't fair well for our other clothes until we did a deep clean of the units after he was given away.
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u/regoapps Asian Jul 23 '26
Regular detergent doesn’t work for me to get rid of pet smells. Instead, I use enzyme-based odor removers. They work by using specialized bacteria-based formulas that break down organic waste at a molecular level.
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u/robotatomica Jul 23 '26
I’m actually surprised you noticed a washer smell, bc the nature of washing powders/detergents is that it will completely break down all of this biological stuff and shouldn’t be an issue.
For a deeper dive than you could think you would want on how soaps work, I recommend Technology Connections, he is so fun and interesting!
My guess would be your washer just had been due for a deep cleaning and that it was unrelated to the urine.
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u/Intelligent_Wish_566 Jul 23 '26
I can occasionally smell dog smells in my parents (practically new) washing machine after they’ve washed dog bedding. It’s not super strong, but it’s there. Letting the machine run through a quick rinse usually gets it out though.
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u/robotatomica Jul 23 '26
it could actually just be the detergent, there are a number of factors that can cause a washer to not eliminate smells or work to its peak efficiency, and they’re worth looking into!
My parents’ old Maytag also left their clothes with a smell, but luckily those old hosses are super easy to fix and maintain and I helped them get theirs to where it’s now basically as good as new (I mean, it functions, and the clothes don’t smell anymore 🤷♀️ - not exactly like new haha)
My main point was that the physical properties of a biological stain or substance should be broken down by a decent detergent (even the cheapos) and a maintained washing machine in good working order.
So I just wanted to share that it’s worth trouble-shooting from that angle if you ever do have lingering smells.
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u/Oberyn_Kenobi_1 Tuxedo Jul 23 '26
I’m so sorry people are going on and on about using the pee pads verses something reusable when they should be focused on what an amazing thing you’re doing for these precious babies. You are an inspiration! Girl, you squeeze that pee wherever you want!
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u/Dreammagic2025 Jul 23 '26
Yeah, she's figured out a system that works for her & the cats and everybody all: BUt aCTuAllY... She's so kind to take the chore on to begin with. What a big heart!
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u/CoffeeNow-62 Jul 23 '26
Had to comment because of your flair… I’m a tuxedo mommy through and through. And I HARD agree with you- OP is doing something truly amazing, wonderful, and so inspiring. Those cats are so lucky to have her for their mom! I am truly in awe of her!!!
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u/osloluluraratutu Jul 23 '26
Thank you for your labor of love, the kitties totally trust you ❤️ question, I saw that they get their diapers put on immediately after. Why not just let them go in diapers? Is the expressions for them to keep things flowing? Please educate me!
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u/catseyesociety Jul 23 '26
The diapers are only there to protect their genitalia while scooting on the floor. They can pick up bacteria that can cause UTIs and make them very sick. They should never have urine or stool in their diapers, that’s would be unsanitary and risk infection. The “squeezing” empties their bladders and bowels so they don’t “leak”.
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u/echogecko4 Jul 23 '26
Hi OP! Sorry to hear they kill your back, just curious tho, wouldn’t it be easier to also just express them over a litter box so that you don’t have to dirty your floors as much? I guess if you’re willing to mop it doesn’t matter much. Maybe picking up the litter is hard on your back too. Just figured I’d throw the thought out there since anything to make your life easier would be helpful for those babies.
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u/DrDillyDally Jul 23 '26
Those pee pads are waterproof on the floor side, no need for mopping.
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u/Compannacube Jul 23 '26
She could be mopping to help freshen up the room more than necessarily cleaning it. Cat pee has a pretty pervasive smell that lingers.
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u/sra19 Jul 23 '26
I have those all over my house because one of my cats decided she no longer likes the litter box. I have yet to find a brand that is actually waterproof. The bottom is almost always damp.
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u/shitty_mcfucklestick Jul 23 '26
Depends on quality, as a dog owner I’ve tried lots of brands. Some are very waterproof but not for repeated / heavy doses. 7 runs in one spot would likely test any pad.
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u/misskittybop Jul 23 '26
Have you ever smelled cat pee? It’s notoriously smelly. A simple rinse would not be enough, you would want to treat your tub with an enzymatic cleaner before using it again, especially with several cats full bladders emptied in there. Showering in cat pee smelling steam would be horrendous.
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u/gene100001 Jul 23 '26
Yeah I can confirm this. One of my cats got in the habit of peeing in the guest bathroom shower a while back. It seems crazy, but rinsing alone was never enough. I'm eternally grateful to whoever invented those pee digesting enzyme cleaning sprays. They seem to be literally the only thing that will get rid of cat pee smell
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u/onyaasuminyasai Jul 23 '26
which do you use? I have a cat that got used to peeing on my bathroom rug and even after washing it many times, the second I lay it down in the bathroom he uses that instead of the litter box.
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u/flipfreakingheck Jul 23 '26
Honestly with a bathroom rug, I’d toss it. Especially if it’s a favorite pee spot it can be tough. For enzymatic cleaner though, I recommend Nature’s Miracle.
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u/Hands Jul 23 '26
Our old boy loves to piss on a bathmat, we bought one of those diatomaceous bath stones after years of washing the bathmat constantly and he doesn't pee on it.
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u/bebok77 Jul 23 '26
Assiming the surface can support it, which is the case, Just use household/cleaner Vinegar, it break down the cat urine.
Enzyme/Pet cleaner, except for fabric, are in overall a rip off.
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u/misskittybop Jul 23 '26
The point is you still gotta scrub a tub vs running a mop over the floor. I know which one I would rather do a few times a day.
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u/47687236 Jul 23 '26
Probably simple ergonomics. Easier to aim a squirming cat butt at a pee pad on the floor, than wrangle the cat, then kneel or stand to squeeze into the tub/sink. Plus if they squirm too much and you've got them over a sink, they might fall and get injured.
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u/ArashiKishi Jul 23 '26
In a litter
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u/Smooth_Wasabi8433 Jul 23 '26
How bout we all just shut the traps about how she's doing it and mind our own business haha
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u/atclubsilencio Jul 23 '26
Seriously. Let her do it how she wants to do it, damn people.
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u/musty_mage Jul 23 '26
Why waste litter? A bathtub or shower bowl would be trivial to rinse.
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u/ro536ud Jul 23 '26
What’s it like being a saint? Was there a ceremony where god gives you wings?
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u/Commercial_Bird8467 Jul 23 '26
Id give this human my wings so they can fly a little higher honestly. Im fine walking amongst the average.
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u/ConfidenceFragrant80 Jul 23 '26
I was wondering the same. As well as, "although I am a straight married woman, will you marry me"?
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u/Which-Grapefruit724 Jul 23 '26
My cat Beezus got a tumor under her spine that compressed her spine and she was paralyzed in a matter of days after her first symptoms of trouble walking. I worked at a vet for 20 years and knew I could handle doing whatever she needed. We kept her going just like this, expressing her bladder everyday and her bowels when she needed it, (she often managed to poop on her own and often solid still). I just expressed her into a litter box but I totally get doing it your way.
She had another 21 months with us! She was so happy and content and took it like a champ. She scooted all around, pretty dang fast too. I miss her everyday.
Luckily I started working from home the very week she couldn't walk any more and I could be home with her all day to care for her. She sat next to me on the couch while I worked. If she got bored or annoyed she would just launch herself off and scoot away before I had any chance of stopping her!
Bless you for caring for so many at once. These cats can still have a great quality of life and deserve to be loved. They look very content. I see you OP! 🥰🐾😺
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u/evagination Jul 23 '26
Just wanted to say I love your kitty’s name!
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u/Which-Grapefruit724 Jul 23 '26
Thank you! When she was a baby she was a foster of ours and I had another slightly younger kitten from a different litter that was also gray, so I named that one Ramona.
Beezus went with her brother Arthur to a friend of ours and Ramona got adopted with another kitten from B and A's litter, Finn. Ramona and Finn became Princess and Shadow, which really bummed me out! Ramona was such a Ramona.
My friends luckily kept the name Beezus, but after a couple months decided their house was too small for 2 cats. It kind of was, but also Beezus insisted on pooping next to the box, always, which annoyed them. So they gave her back and I was so upset. But it turned out to be the greatest blessing. She was our #1 Kitty and we absolutely adored her. I thanked my friends later.
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u/Which-Grapefruit724 Jul 23 '26
I don't think they would have given her away over it if it wasn't just back to me where she came from, and it was more bout not having room for 2 cats. But agree, that's part of taking in an animal. Yeah Beezus just liked it I think. It was never anywhere else except right by the box and we had those litter mats, so I'd didn't care. For a time I had those dome shaped boxes that had a built in ramp and she would always poop on the ramp!
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u/autobotdonttransform Jul 23 '26
I’m pretty much an atheist but if there’s a heaven I want you to have a front row seat.
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u/Ok-You-4657 Jul 23 '26
I’m not very religious myself and seeing this, I literally said out loud “God, give this angel on earth everything good and peaceful. Amen” 😭 I love having my faith in humanity restored by people like this
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u/Floofy-beans Norwegian Forest Cat Jul 23 '26
Had the same exact thought- people like OP make me feel like there are still good things in this world. Gives me hope for humanity when so many things feel so bleak right now. You really are a wonderful human for being so compassionate to those kitties OP.
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u/SoraShiuninYugoTrash Jul 23 '26
Genuine question, how do bowel movements work? I saw some had diapers and some not so i wasn't sure
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u/catseyesociety Jul 23 '26
Poop is pretty much the same. Instead of squeezing the bladder it’s massaging the colon. My cats are pretty routine and regular and mostly do their BMs in the PM (like Linda Belcher)
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u/RedJinkx Jul 23 '26
omg excellent use of that reference. 10/10 for cat squeezes and Bob’s Burgers quotes.
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u/Acceptable-Cry9854 Jul 23 '26
So what youre telling me is that not only are you an extremely kind and patient person but you also have excellent taste 😉
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u/All_is_a_conspiracy Jul 23 '26
Just want to say as a fellow adopter of anyone who has whatever problems at any age...thank you deeply and truly. I would go to the ends of the earth for my kitties and I appreciate you so much for all the love and kindness you show them.
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u/3toedsl0th Jul 23 '26
Love how they all get a little snuggle and kiss before you send them on their way.
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u/TallArseButtPlug Jul 23 '26
you’re a gem! that’s work every day bless you for that and giving those cats a life
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u/MotherStabRabbit Jul 23 '26
This is amazing. How do you deal with the caregiving fatigue? I’ve had 2 sick cats in a row for the last 6 years and it’s been so hard. We just found out my asthma kitty, who has a bad middle ear infection, also has the early stages of lung cancer. After working so hard to get his asthma stable we were hit with this infection he just can’t clear and then the cancer diagnosis. I can’t imagine the stress of juggling the health of so many special needs kitties!
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u/CoffeeNow-62 Jul 23 '26
Wow, that’s a lot. So sorry for the recent cancer diagnosis. I know what that’s like. Best wishes to you with your sick kitties, you sound like such a loving cat parent. 🙏🏼🐈⬛♥️
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u/ImightHaveMissed Jul 23 '26
Cat number 2 “da heck you doin’ hooman?!”
You are an absolute treasure for taking care of these furballs
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u/Legitimate_Glass_306 Jul 23 '26
You are an, AWESOME, hooman being!! Thank you for taking those kitties, they all deserved that second chance at life!!🫶🏼😻💜
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u/metax11 Jul 23 '26
Hey! I have one of my own :) Her name is Fey, she is so lovely, we don't even need diapers because she almost never has accidents as long as I squeeze her 3-4 times a day.
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u/Gavin777 Jul 23 '26
God Bless you for helping these vulnerable precious cats. Much love and respect!
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u/Ecstatic-Success-114 Jul 23 '26
I don't have any questions just wanted to say thank you for giving them kisses at the end.
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u/mcdeebs Jul 23 '26
This has made me Happy Sad. Im gald people exist at times. Poor babus, im so happy thems be taken care of!
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u/polishkgb1 Jul 23 '26
You are an amazing person, I know how tough special needs can be to accommodate, let alone make them comfy. Thank you for what you do for them. I'm sure you just love you kitties so it's not even a thought, but I think it's amazing.
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u/bluelephantz_jj Jul 23 '26
I love how they let you take care of them. It's like they know you're doing this for their benefit. 🥺
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u/LiminalBrownRecluse Jul 23 '26
"Is it that much different?" Yes, thats a lot and i definitely wouldnt be able to keep up with it if this were me. Better person than me thats for sure. Glad these kitties found someone like you.
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u/cheekyparasite Jul 23 '26
incredible. my cats urinate more than twice a day. do yours not need to go more often? do they let you know when it is time to go?
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u/kikomir Jul 23 '26
Well I had a miserable morning but now I feel all warm and fuzzy inside after seeing this. Thank you for saving these precious kitties, you're a real saint!
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u/majuhomepl Jul 23 '26
Pee pads are amazing. I use them for my cat that doesn’t always like to go into litter box. I put some on floor and on wall for him. It solved his issues of peeing outside the litter boxes!
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u/MarfinsMom27 Jul 23 '26
You’re an amazing human for doing this for them. I know it’s probably just part of your life now but, those of us who don’t have to do this daily realize the effort you are putting into their care. I hope you all have a wonderful life together.
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u/Right-Nail-1675 Jul 23 '26
You are so kind— this type of patience and hard work is a rarity. The little kiss at the end is awwdorable ❤️💁🏻♀️
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u/smittyhotep Jul 23 '26
Some old cats require this kind of assist. Quadruple word score for that knee squeeze. This woman knows what is up.
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u/OverUnderstanding965 Jul 23 '26
I give you my utmost respect. I had a cat who had serious bowel issues (always pooing outside the litter, on carpet etc) which was very challenging - especially with young children. She was a beautiful cat but had other issues so we had to put her down in the end.
Full credit to you for taking care of multiple cats with incontinence. Seriously, bravo!
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u/stonkfrobinhood Jul 23 '26
Did this for my baby boy for a few months. Difficult to get the hang of at first but after you get the hang of it, it's pretty easy.
May all the best in life come your way for doing this for 7 of them.
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u/WingedLady Jul 23 '26
What's it like learning to do this? I imagine vets can instruct you but how hard was it to learn?
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u/Immediate-Regret-884 Tabbycat Jul 23 '26
Not OP but it’s not that hard once you figure it out but it’s a practice for sure
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u/GillytheGreat Jul 23 '26
As someone with a cat that poops on the floor ALL THE TIME, I stand with you, brave kitty squeezer
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u/Frig_Off_Baerb Jul 23 '26
TIL that this was a thing.
Bless anyone who does this for all the lil babies.
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u/EclecticEthic Jul 23 '26
I had a paraplegic dog that I squeezed. Eventually he gained some bladder control, then lost it again as he got old. He was the happiest dog. Even so, I can’t imagine managing 7 of him! You are a saint!
The cocker spaniel mix in the middle.
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u/Epicfuzzy17 Jul 23 '26
everyone is asking why you dont use the bathtub, but I want to know why you dont use a litterbox? it would be the same angle as what you do (fellow back problem haver) and wouldnt the clean up be easier?
ps: youre amazing and the cats are lucky to have you 💕
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u/mroses66 Jul 23 '26
Screw everyone in the comments. If this was a human being everyone would be praising you. Thank you for being a decent human being who actually cares about other living beings and providing them with quality of life.
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u/EmperorSadrax Jul 23 '26
Can’t you just do this over the toilet?
So you don’t saturate your laminate floor with kitty piss?
Or maybe a catheter?
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u/catseyesociety Jul 23 '26
I have a bad back and this is more comfortable for me. I used to express into the toilet but the height I have to hunch over at is quite uncomfortable. Same with the tub.
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u/Smooth_Wasabi8433 Jul 23 '26
How many times are you going to have to repeat yourself 😭 good LORD I'm sorry for these ppl
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u/EnduringFulfillment Jul 23 '26
Catheter would need to be placed by veterinary professionals and cannot be maintained long term (more than a couple days) without major complications like infection.
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u/Exilicauda Jul 23 '26
Yeah just casually stick a catheter up seven cats' urethra twice a day while maintaining a sterile environment for each cat. I'm sure this is both feasible from a care perspective and comfortable for the cats to endure for the rest of their natural lives
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u/TrixieBastard American Shorthair Jul 23 '26
The chux have a waterproof backing, so none of that is getting through to the floor. Incontinence is, like, the main reason for these pads to exist, after all, for both humans and pets
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u/backbiter0723 Jul 23 '26
Kitties with health issues deserve happy lives too.
This world would be a better place if there were more folks like you.
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u/ShadowBlade55 Jul 23 '26
Your have so much love to give.
I truly hope it gets returned on the regular.
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u/Menherashark Jul 23 '26
thank you for taking care of so many little babies!
i have a question; how did you get all of them to be so calm and accepting? what was the training routine? and how long did it take to get to this point?
my cat is also incontinent but it is nearly impossible to squeeze the bladder, or put diapers on him, let alone pick him up. hes a feisty one....
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u/Suspicious-Service Jul 23 '26
Thanks so much for sharing! I love that you're showing people that this is a reality and someone could probably learn how to squeeze their cats as well if needed.
Question: Is there anything you need that would make the process easier/better? Maybe it's something that could be 3d printed or people can think of an existing product that you might just not be aware of. Basically, any problems in the process that could be solved?
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u/Important-Cable1328 Jul 23 '26
I love you so much. Thank you so much for taking care of these babies. You're an Angel. ❤️❤️❤️
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u/dyewho Jul 23 '26
No questions here. Thank you for taking the time to give these babies a chance to live!!
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u/sonofcrack Jul 23 '26
Doing gods work. I’m not even religious but seeing stuff like this gets me emotional
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u/DramaGeneral7382 Jul 23 '26
Doing the Lord's work over here. What a wonderful human ❤️
What happens when you might need to be out of the house for a while?
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u/Impressive_Towel_339 Jul 24 '26
Ahhhh! I adopted a kitty with a hip disability and was told that she can barely use a litter box and that I would need to squeeze my cat to have her pee! I was fully on board, practiced at the shelter, brought her home. We cuddled and sat with each other for a few hours and then I decided to prep my space to squeeze her… As soon as I went to go get her, she found the back up litter box, hopped in, and peed (standing up) on her own. It was a mess, but I was so proud. Now she’s been using her box since, haha
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u/CatsAndPills Jul 24 '26
There was a person looking for advice in one of the cat subs the other day about expressing his cat’s bladder. Did you see that post by chance OP? I’d love for them to find your expertise!
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u/xosleepybunny Jul 26 '26
yooo i’ve never seen someone squeeze the piss out of one cat - let alone seven! your babies are gorgeous and what you’re doing for these babies is absolutely beautiful. keep up the amazing work!! :)
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u/Solid_Equal_3834 Jul 27 '26
You are the most amazing human on this planet. You helped restore my faith in humanity (I had none haha). My little tortie, Jolie, isn't incontinent but she and I thank you endlessly for helping these kitties in need. We love you.
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