#high-quality bedding for hamsters

[entomolog-t]

Silly lil brainrot thats stuck in my head cause everyone's been talking about sizeshifters lately (AND I AM HERE FOR IT)

Just image a character looking for a roommate to help split rent, but their spare room is stupidly small. They put an add out, and get a few people coming by but no one wants that cramped of a bedroom, no matter how cheap they make it-

Until someone does.

They're frankly surprised- they figured at this point it was a lost cause but the person seems weirdly delighted??

Odd.

They are overjoyed at the price too- and character A can understand their joy- given the size of the room they were getting desperate price wise.

A week goes by and everything seems fairly normal. They put a lock on their door, but that seemed pretty standard when you're moving in with a stranger. They're clean, friendly, and pretty fun to be around- just a little forgetful, but who isn't?

By the second week though, Character A is noticing some weirdness. B doesn't seem to eat... They never see them cooking, theres nothing in the fridge, and they don't seem to go out for food either.

When A brings it up B brushes it off, saying they have a minifridge in their room and a lil personal stove. It seems like a good enough excuse until A realizes they've never seem them do dishes. Ever.

By the third week A is convinced theres something weird about B. They have to do some repairs on B's room and when they go in they're just in shock. It looks even smaller than before- B having put bookshelves along almost every wall- but theres no books in the shelves. Its all...

Miniatures?

Fantastically intricate rooms, ranging from something out of a fantasy castle, to influencer mansion type rooms. The longer they look, the weirder it seems though. The rooms are all connected- slides, bridges, ladders... Did they have a pet mouse or something??

Spying one room with a hamster wheel, A is convinced that B has the most spoiled pet in the world. Although... they never mentioned having a pet. Not that it was an issue, but A made it pretty clear that they should tell them if the have a pet in case of a fire or any type of emergency.

And then A sees it- or well, more accurately, doesn't see it.

They ... they dont have a bed??

Sufficiently weirded out but trying their best not to judge, A starts on whatever repairs they have to make, only to realize the project is not going to be a one and done job.

They let B know they'll have to go back into their room later this week and they work out a date and time-B assures them they'll be out of the house and will leave the door unlocked.

The day rolls around and when A goes to start the repairs they grimace. B forgot to leave their door unlocked. They really didn't have time for this. They give B a call, but it goes straight to voicemail.

With a sigh, they grab a credit card. It looked like a cheap lock anyways. Slipping the card between the door and frame they manage to bypass the lock with ease. It really was a cheap thing...

As they go to start the repairs, a little bit of movement catches their eye.

A small lump curled up under the covers of a massively luxurious bed.

Awe! So they did have a mouse!

and it slept under the covers?? Adorable.

It had to be pretty well trained if it didn't have any sort of actual cage? Maybe it was a rat? They could be pretty smart... though it was small.

Curiosity peaked, A pinches the tiny covers in their hand- not without noticing how incredibly soft and high quality they are- pulling the covers back.

A small hand rips the cover back, and they here a muffled

"Five more minutes..."

Eyes wide, they freeze, the world around them feeling frozen in this bizarre moment. A second passes. Then another.

The tiny figure in the bed bolts upright, head turning to A.

Their eyes lock in the most awkward dual realization.

"What are you doing-"

A interrupts them, holding up a tool.

"Repairs were today."

B nods, eyes wide.

"I uh... I forgot about that."

_____________________

I JUST THINK IF I WERE ABLE TO SHIFT SIZES I WOULD BE LIVING THE MOST LUXURIOUS LIFE

"BuT eNtO, DoNt YoU wAnT tO bE bIg?"

Yes obviously, but in this economy?? In the privacy of my own home I'll subsist for month off of 10$ in groceries thank you very much.

[happytial]

5 Essential Tips for New Pet Owners: Setting Your Furry Friend Up for Success

Welcoming a new pet into your home is an exciting and rewarding experience. Whether you’ve just adopted a playful puppy, a curious kitten, or a cuddly bunny, there are a few essential steps you should take to ensure a smooth transition and a happy life for your new furry friend. Here are five tips to help you get started:

1. Create a Safe and Comfortable Space

Before bringing your pet home, set up a designated area where they can feel secure and comfortable. For dogs and cats, this could be a cozy bed or crate in a quiet part of the house. For small animals like hamsters or rabbits, ensure their enclosure is spacious and equipped with bedding, toys, and food.

Tip: Gradually introduce your pet to their new environment to help them adjust. Avoid overwhelming them with too many new stimuli at once.

2. Stock Up on the Right Supplies

Having the right supplies on hand is crucial. Here’s a quick checklist for different pets:

Dogs: High-quality food, water bowls, a collar and leash, grooming tools, and toys.

Cats: Litter box, litter, scratching post, and a variety of toys.

Small Animals: Cage, bedding, food, water bottle, and chew toys.

Our store offers a wide range of products to meet all your pet’s needs, from premium pet food to interactive toys that keep them engaged and happy.

3. Schedule a Vet Visit

A trip to the vet is essential for your pet’s health and well-being. Schedule an initial check-up to ensure your new pet is healthy and up-to-date on vaccinations. Discuss any concerns you might have and ask for recommendations on diet and care.

Tip: Consider looking into pet insurance to help cover any unexpected health issues down the road.

4. Establish a Routine

Pets thrive on routine, so try to establish a consistent schedule for feeding, exercise, and playtime. This helps them feel secure and understand what to expect each day. For dogs, regular walks are crucial for their physical and mental stimulation. Cats enjoy interactive play sessions to keep them active and engaged.

Tip: Incorporate training and socialization into your routine to help your pet develop good behavior and adapt to their new home.

5. Show Lots of Love and Patience

Transitioning to a new home can be stressful for pets. Give them plenty of love, patience, and positive reinforcement. Bonding with your pet through gentle interactions and playtime helps build trust and strengthens your relationship.

Tip: Pay attention to your pet’s behavior and body language to better understand their needs and emotions.

[parfumieren]

Safran Troublant (L'Artisan Parfumeur)

When I awaken from a night's sleep that scarcely qualifies as rest, drag myself out of bed only to rediscover gravity (ouch), chug down three cups of coffee without the slightest diminishment of my brain fog, and face the day feeling like a frantic hamster on a treadmill, there is only one perfume for me: L'Artisan Parfumeur's Safran Troublant.

Troublant means "disturbing"-- an ironic adjective for so benevolent a scent. I much prefer L'Artisan's translation-- "saffron spell". With elements of rose, vanilla, and (of course) saffron, perfumer-cum-good-witch Olivia Giacobetti has concocted a masterpiece of aromatic sorcery capable of turning the dross of everyday into gold.

Today, for example, I knew right from the start that I'd need all the moral support I could lay my hands on to make it through to five o'clock. I assembled my ammunition: a favorite pair of jeans, my most comfortable shoes, a certain necklace that never fails to bring a feeling of protection-- and Safran Troublant. All day long, I felt myself enfolded in an invisible cloak of goodwill that warmed me against the chill and insulated my tender self against the sharp corners of the world. Whenever my courage began to slip, I raised my wrist to my nose and breathed in-- and discovered new stores of strength.

How can a mere perfume provide so much consolation?

Personally, I think that what makes Safran Troublant so effective as a mood-elevator is its gourmand quality. It deliberately evokes rich South Asian desserts such as Persian choleh zard (saffron rice pudding) or Punjabi gulab jamun (cream fritters soaked in cardamom-rose syrup). These dishes are exotic delicacies, yes-- but they're also comfort foods. Safran Troublant doesn't have to apologize for being high-calorie when it does so much for the spirit.

Yet a perfume's earnest promise to "fill you up" does not necessarily spell sincerity on the part of its creator. When a fragrance brief reads like a Ruth Reichl essay, you can be sure that some faceless corporate entity has fully calculated the profit in pushing your hunger buttons. Most "foodie fragrances" do so cynically, offering you a feast of edible-sounding ingredients but ultimately leaving you empty and unsated.

Not so Safran Troublant. I believe it exemplifies that rich and weighty quality that renders butter and cream so satisfying to the palate. It makes you feel FULL-- contented and complete. It speaks mystically to the human desire to "eat, pray, love". In short, it feeds the soul.

So leave it to the lab-coated neurochemists to dissect the subtle effect of its molecules on your limbic system. All I know are the results-- and all I can say is Amen!

Scent Elements: Saffron, rose, vanilla, sandalwood

[apexpallets]

Premium Wood Shavings for Pets in Sydney: Choose ApexPallets for Quality and Comfort

Looking for the best wood shavings for your pets in Sydney? ApexPallets offers high-quality wood shavings that are perfect for pet bedding. Our shavings provide a comfortable and absorbent environment, making them ideal for pets such as rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs. At ApexPallets, we prioritize your pet’s well-being by delivering products that are not only soft and absorbent but also free from harmful chemicals. Our wood shavings are sourced locally to ensure freshness and eco-friendliness. Whether you're setting up a new home for your pet or just restocking, trust ApexPallets for top-notch wood shavings that offer superior comfort and cleanliness. Visit us in Sydney to explore our range of pet-friendly products and experience exceptional service. Your pets deserve the best—choose ApexPallets for all your wood shavings needs!

[futuristicpaintercat]

Pet Furniture Industry: Furniture Market Insights Trends, Growth, and Future Perspectives

Pet owners around the world are increasingly spending more on their furry friends. The global pet furniture industry has seen tremendous growth over the past decade to cater to pet parents who want to provide their pets with comfortable and stylish spaces in the home. Let's take a look at some key aspects of this growing industry. Trends in Pet Ownership In many parts of the developed world like North America, Europe and Australia, pet ownership rates have risen steadily over the past 20 years. According to recent surveys, nearly 70% of households in the United States and over 50% of households in countries like the UK and Australia own a pet. Dogs and cats remain the most popular pet choices globally, though other small pets like rabbits, hamsters and birds are also gaining popularity in some markets. This growth in pet adoption has been a major driver for increasing pet expenditures. Pet owners today are more willing to spend on high-quality food, grooming products, toys and other accessories that can improve the lives of their pets. Pet Furniture falls under this last category as animal parents want their dogs and cats to have comfortable beds, caves, trees and other structures for resting, playing and overall well-being. Major Global Brands A few corporations have come to dominate the global commercial pet furniture industry with varied product lines tailored for specific regions. MidWest Homes for Pets: This American company holds leading market shares in North America with affordable yet durable dog houses, cat trees, crates and beds. Their classic wire-framed designs are popular amongst value-conscious pet owners. Petsfit: China-based Petsfit has rapidly expanded globally through e-commerce platforms with a wide selection of inexpensive yet stylish options. Their specialty is innovative cat condos that combine towers, furniture and toys. Acte2ou: Acte2ou from France supplies high-end modern and designer pet products to furniture stores and boutiques across Europe and Americas priced towards premium customers. Goldencat: Growing brand Goldencat from Japan is investing in innovative tech-enabled beds, feeders and toys but concentrating sales in Asian markets initially. While these large brands lead global supply chains, local and niche craft brands focusing on sustainability, customization or therapeutic seating are gaining ground through targeted marketing. The diverse and growing industry is benefiting small businesses as well. Consumer Trends - Online Purchases and Customization In the digital era, pet owners increasingly rely on online shopping for convenience, reviews and discounts from retailers like Amazon, Chewy and individual brand sites. This e-commerce dominance presents opportunities for data analytics helping customize products to consumer tastes down to the neighborhood level. Value-addition features tapping artificial intelligence, phone connectivity and video streaming are being introduced for enhanced safety, play and bonding. On-demand 3D printing could make mass customization based on pet size, fur patterns or owner selfies a mainstream reality. These innovative consumer-driven trends will take the industry to new frontiers in coming years. In conclusion, the global pet furniture industry has flourished steadily but consistently over the last decade due to growing pet ownership, humanization of animals and new product options. With rising populations in developing nations projected to push even more owners into the premium pet care market, multi-billion dollar valuations.

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[umflowers]

so. there's a (seemingly adolescent) mouse that got themselves trapped in our big pantry cupboard (they're on the bottom shelf where there's no food and there's no way for them to get at our food) and we've been trying to coax them into the humane trap for days (checking it every 30 minutes or so) and they won't do it and we don't have any peanut butter or soft cheese so we just put some of our hamster's food in there (it's a high quality mix with like 70 different things in it, including mealworms [mice are omnivores]) so they have a bit of spilled birdseed mix (that's how we realized a mouse got in there, they chewed open the bag and spilled it everywhere), a bottle cap of filtered water they've been drinking steadily, and also the bag of orchard grass we layer in with hamster bedding is in there so i'd assume they've chewed into it and are using it to nest. so we kind of accidentally have a little mouse friend we're caring for until the little shit goes in the trap and we can release them a few miles away as;fiohadpoahipfo

[sizeableseashell]

Rekindling

2024/6/3

8:15pm 

I’m so excited to see you tomorrow it’s ridiculous. I know I’m not supposed to or even allowed to be excited to see you tomorrow but I am. 

I’m so happy. 

I’m so happy to see your face again. 

Inspired by this book on mythology I’ve been reading, I’m practicing seeing people as reflections as myself. It’s a way to feel connected rather than closed off. It’s made me feel a lot happier recently. (By recently I mean the last six hours) 

When I see your face I’m going to imagine it as a reflection as myself. 

If you’re closed off it’s because I was closed of. 

If you cry, it mirrors a hurt in my own. 

If you smile and pretend nothing is wrong, I’ll go along with the jest. 

You messaged me first- right? 

“Heya heya” you said.

That sounds like you- your soft, adorkable qualities. Parental. You’re going to be such a good dad.

IloveyouIloveyouIloveyou. It’s not fair but I do. 

IloveyouIloveyouIloveyou. I want to see you a agin, I want you to be near to me.

-and you messaged me first and you’d didn’t have to. You suggested I come pick up that silly little hamster. 

You said: “Yeah tomorrow works, though I’ll be out of the house 11am-9pm so it’ll have to be either pretty early or pretty late”

Your could’ve easily said: “come by between 11-9pm. The door will be open. The cage and everything is just inside. Also your pyjamas and toothbrush and medication.” 

But you didn’t. 

You said “btw, they somehow managed to Houdini out there cage yesterday and I have no clue how. So that’s something to look out for”

And I said “I’ll be on high alert,  With a little salute emoji. 

And when you said “either pretty early or pretty late” that put me in a conundrum. I was sitting on the subway at the time, my earphones in, fingers in suspension over the keyboard. 

Early would be the diplomatic, professional, thing to do. 

“I’ll come early and pick up tofu quick” 

I could’ve said

“Is that alright?” 

But I didn’t. 

I sat there, staring at text… deliberating. 

Coming in early would be abiding by the rules of our verbal contract: “I don’t want you to contact me for quite sometime,” to a tee. 

Knowing you, you’d be eating breakfast and answering work messages. You would be in the sort of business mindset conducive to the sterility our new arrangement demands. 

Or, I could come at night. 9:30pm or something. 

Knowing you, you’d be unwinding. Maybe you’d be getting ready for bed. (I’m sure that’s easier now that you don’t have a girlfriend keeping you up until 2am.)

You could use that as a cop-out. “I have an early day tomorrow.”

No you don’t Elliot you work at 11am.

But I’d respect your space, or maybe I wouldn’t. Maybe I’d protest.

“Elliot, let’s just talk.”

“What do you want to say?” You’d spit, your face would be wearing the shell I saw the day I broke your heart. 

“I want to say sorry. You’re my best friend.” Emotion would be tugging at the corners of my lips and eyes, “I don’t want to loose you.”

“We can’t be friends right now.

And that would be final. 

And I’d drive off. 

But I wouldn’t mention my meds. So I could come back later and haunt you like a spectre. 

Unless of course you gave them to me with the hamster. In which case I’d very much be concerned that this is my final seeing of you even though you’re my best friend and I miss you and it’s wrong that I miss you because I broke up with you and even though all my friends and people who care about me are telling me to give it space and give it time and sort myself out, the fact of the matter is you told me to come over Elliot when you were around and you didn’t have to. 

But let’s say you didn’t use it as a cop-out

I’m getting sick of talking about this now. It’s giving middle school crush. It’s giving not real. 

But let’s say you didn’t use it as a cop-out, and I wouldn’t come inside because I can’t face your roommate, and so you’d bring the cage outside. 

And you’d walk away, as if to brush your hands of it- and I’d suggest we sit on the field and talk because really what else are we going to do at 9:30pm.

And I’d express how sorry I am and how much I miss you. And how I love you, and I do, and that I want to be with you. 

Or maybe I won’t. 

Maybe I’ll see your face, hard like a shell, and the stress will come flooding back to me. And I’ll feel gay in my body, and I’ll still want to date girls and only girls and not girls like a speed run to get back to you but didn’t you always tell me, Elliot, didn’t you always to tell me to take it moment by moment and day by day and that’s what my happily partnered friends told me as well and didn’t my other friend tell me that for her she’s not even sure if the gay is a gay thing or if it’s a surface level thing signalling something deeper underneath, like some fundamental discomfort of being partnered, or happy, or in love, or supported. Because I have abandonment wounds- and honestly fuck it. Fuck it all. In the kindest way possible.

Because I’m letting myself imagine it, because I don’t know if it will ever happen again. But I’m imaging we sit on the field and I put my hand on your hand, and you look at me, and I look at you, and the sun is still high even though it’s 9:45pm and I lean over and kiss you and you let me. 

I decided to knock the ball back into your court: “do you have a preference?” 

You didn’t respond immediately, so I did something that felt somewhat evil and self-serving at the time: I followed up with “the evening would probably work better for me so lmk” 

(Wasn’t this a bit that we had for a while? I’d suggest that trying to get my way is evil and you’d make fun of me for it?) 

And then you responded “Yeah evening is definitely better” 

And I said  “Okay, 9:30pm?”

And you said “Sounds good” 

And I sent a salute face and a thumbs up. The salute on it’s own being dry and ironic. 

I went to the bathroom, and when I came back I found the passion I began this article with had largely evaporated. Maybe that’s a good thing. 

Let it bleed out of me until I’m a corpse once more. 

I’ll be nervous and absent. 

I’ll fantasize about this super artsy dating profile that I’ll never get together. 

I’ll wash my hands of this and move on. 

What will I see when I see your face again. 

Will it be mousy. 

Will you have shaved your beard. I’m putting $20 down that you shaved your beard and got a moustache. If you have I’ll know it’s over. Or is it. It doesn’t matter. 

What will I see when I see your face again?

Will you give me your ring back? 

What will I see when I see your face again? 

I think a larger question in all of this is what will I see in myself? 

That’s what terrifies me. I could leave it there, but let’s dive in a little bit. 

I’m scared that I’ll see nothing and feel nothing. 

Back to black as Amy Winehouse once said. Numb numb numb. I hate the sound of that word. 

“I’m feeling numb right now.” 

Now you’re not. What you mean is “I’m feeling nothing” because “numb” is a feeling all on it’s own. It’s blocky and gooey and kind of fun really. That’s how it feels at the dentist. Numb is something I can chew on. 

Being “numb to feeling” is another matter entirely. Enunciate. Say what you mean. 

Or I could see your face and feel sorrow, unlikely. 

I could look at your face and be overcome by a wave of longing. This is what I’m secretly hoping for. 

I would love to feel something passionate. 

I would love to not feel scared. I think maybe me feeling “nothing” is perhaps a reaction to me feeling scared, and maybe I mistake my “feeling nothing” for me being exclusively homosexual. But perhaps what’s going on is: 

I see you. 

I feel scared (scared of love, scared of commitment, scared of not being able to reciprocate all the love you give to me.) 

Instead of feeling scared, articulating my feelings, I shut down and feel nothing. 

That’s interesting that’s an idea I’d like to express. Do you think that’s possible? Pi, do you think this could be what’s going on? Artificial intelligence can you validate my feelings puh-lease? 

Do you parents forgive me? Could your roommate forgive me? 

Can I tell you how deeply scared I am. How deeply and truly scared that I am. 

That perhaps, this need to flee is rooted in fear. 

I would like very much for that to be the case, because I would like very much for you to welcome me back inside your threshold and I would very much like to curl up inside your arms and feel small again. 

Why do I feel angry? Where is the anger coming from? That was another thing- in our relationship that I noticed a lot. Feelings of anger. 

You noticed that my “pet peeves” were times when your focus was turned away from me. You were so gracious about it to: “don’t take this as a criticism, but… It seems all the things that annoy you about me… when I don’t respond to your texts, when I’m at work. They are all moments when I’m not paying attention to you.” 

Maybe… if we were to get back together. I could articulate what I need more. 

“I enjoy when we spend time together, just you and me. Doing something face to face, like painting and drawing and playing chess.” Or “I feel scared that I won’t be able to love you the way you love me.” 

Could that be from childhood too, Pi? A fear that I’ll turn you away and refuse to embrace you the way I wasn’t embraced? 

Why was I angry? I was angry when you weren’t looking. Even though it’s unreasonable that you look all the time. 

Or maybe I should give it up and date girls. Maybe I should do both like you said. I don’t know. I don’t know. 

I wish there were easy answers I don’t know. 

I’d like to keep you as my side chick. Here when I want you, while I’m off doing something else. I don’t know. 

Maybe I should meditate. Find God. That’s a good idea. I need clarity and answers. Mediation helps with that.

Tomorrow,

I’d like for you to look at me earnestly and say: “I want us to get back together.” 

That would make it easy for me. “Okay.” I’d say. Brain off. 

I’d swear never to abandon you again. 

You’d still be angry with me though. You’d be distant, gruff. 

We’d be sitting on the field. The sun would be setting. Without looking at me, a cool 10 inches of grass between us, you’d say “so are you gonna come inside?”

And a huge wave of pleasure would overcome me. 

Finally! Sex without the messy need for reciprocity. You’d walk me in. Oh! Could you have one hand on the back of my neck like you’re gonna throw me in a cell? 

Your roommate would be locked away in his room, hearing the storm coming. 

You’d throw me on the bed and tear, I mean tear, my clothes off. 

Oh no. I’d think, I like that shirt.

It would be a nice shirt, one I got at a performance, one that has personal meaning. 

And you wouldn’t give a shit. 

You would bite my neck really really hard and rip off my shorts. You’d loop your arms under my armpits and grasp my back. You’d move in me- and I’d push you away- fighting- and you’d push back. You’d hold my cheeks between the palm of your hands- and I wouldn’t feel sad at all. 

I’d be ravenously attracted to you. You would grow in size and stature. You’d be someone you’re not. Your dick and pecs would be bigger. 

I’d reject that person. I want you. I want my friend. I want my friend that I cuddle and kiss and make out with sometimes. You like my masculine. You like me. I like you. I want my friend, I don’t want answers anymore I just want my friend. 

There- that’s it. That’s the end. 

[faunapetservices]

How to Take Care of Pets: A Comprehensive Guide by Fauna Pet Services

Pets bring immense joy and companionship into our lives. Whether you have a playful puppy, a curious kitten, a chirpy bird, or a delightful hamster, ensuring their well-being is a priority. At Fauna Pet Services, we understand the love and care that pets need to thrive. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to take care of your pets.

1. Proper Nutrition

Dogs and Cats

High-Quality Food: Invest in high-quality pet food tailored to the age, size, and health of your pet.

Regular Feeding Schedule: Maintain a consistent feeding schedule to regulate their metabolism.

Hydration: Ensure fresh water is always available.

Birds

Balanced Diet: Provide a mix of seeds, pellets, fruits, and vegetables.

Clean Water: Change the water daily to prevent bacterial growth.

Small Mammals (Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.)

Specialized Food: Feed them species-specific pellets and fresh vegetables.

Chew Toys: Provide chew toys to help maintain dental health.

2. Regular Exercise

Dogs

Daily Walks: Regular walks are essential for physical and mental stimulation.

Playtime: Engage in interactive play to keep them active and happy.

Cats

Indoor Activities: Use toys and climbing structures to keep them entertained.

Scratching Posts: Provide scratching posts to maintain their claws.

Small Pets

Exercise Wheels: Ensure hamsters and other small pets have exercise wheels.

Play Areas: Create safe play areas for them to explore.

3. Grooming

Dogs

Bathing: Bathe your dog regularly with pet-safe shampoo.

Brushing: Brush their coat to remove loose fur and prevent matting.

Nail Trimming: Keep their nails trimmed to avoid discomfort and injuries.

Cats

Brushing: Regularly brush their fur, especially if they have long hair.

Nail Care: Trim their nails or provide scratching posts to manage nail length.

Birds

Feather Care: Ensure their feathers are clean and free from mites.

Beak and Nail Maintenance: Provide cuttlebones or mineral blocks for beak health and regular nail trims.

4. Veterinary Care

Regular Check-Ups: Schedule annual or bi-annual vet visits for preventive care.

Vaccinations: Keep vaccinations up to date to protect against diseases.

Parasite Control: Use flea, tick, and worm preventatives as recommended by your vet.

5. Training and Socialization

Dogs

Basic Commands: Teach basic commands like sit, stay, and come for better control and safety.

Socialization: Expose them to different environments, people, and other pets to build confidence.

Cats

Litter Training: Ensure they are properly trained to use the litter box.

Positive Reinforcement: Use treats and praise to encourage good behavior.

6. Safe Environment

Home Safety

Pet-Proofing: Remove hazards like toxic plants, chemicals, and small objects that can be swallowed.

Comfortable Spaces: Provide comfortable bedding and quiet areas for rest.

Outdoor Safety

Supervision: Supervise pets when they are outside to protect them from dangers.

Identification: Use collars with ID tags and consider microchipping for easy identification.

7. Love and Attention

Quality Time: Spend quality time with your pets to strengthen your bond.

Affection: Show them love and affection to make them feel secure and happy.

At Fauna Pet Services, we offer a range of services to help you take the best care of your pets. From professional grooming and training to boarding and walking, our team is dedicated to ensuring your pets are healthy and happy. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you in providing the best care for your furry, feathered, or scaly friends.

Taking care of pets requires dedication, but the rewards are immeasurable. Follow these guidelines to ensure your pets lead a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life. For any additional assistance or services, trust Fauna Pet Services to be your partner in pet care.

[bethanyhamiltonsstuff]

Unlocking the Pineapple Pleasure for Hamsters: A Nutritional Guide

Pineapple, cherished by humans for its delectable taste and nutritional richness, beckons us to explore whether it holds the same appeal for our furry friends, the hamsters. The question that arises is: Can Hamsters Eat Pineapple? Delve into the details as we decipher the suitability of this tropical delight for our pint-sized companions, advocating for moderation in their pineapple indulgence.

Exploring the Pineapple Palette Pineapple, a tantalizing amalgamation of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, boasts an impressive nutrient profile. Laden with vitamin C, manganese, copper, potassium, and an array of key nutrients, pineapple emerges as a low-fat, cholesterol-free, and fiber-packed delight.

The Hamster and Pineapple Equation Addressing the pivotal query – Can Hamsters Eat Pineapple? Indeed, hamsters can partake in the pineapple feast, but in minute quantities and as an occasional treat. The natural sugars within pineapple flesh are deemed safe for hamsters in moderation, while the accompanying fiber and vitamins contribute to their well-being. However, it is imperative to exercise restraint due to the high sugar content.

Navigating the Pineapple Path for Hamsters Given hamsters' delicate digestive systems, a measured approach to pineapple consumption is advised. Offering 1-2 small cubed pieces of fresh pineapple once or twice a week suffices. Canned pineapple or the core is cautioned against due to potential preservatives or digestion challenges.

Bountiful Benefits of Pineapple for Hamsters Feeding Pineapple to hamsters unlocks a trove of health benefits:

Vitamin C Support: Bolsters immune function and aids in wound healing.

Manganese Magic: Facilitates bone development.

Copper Companion: Assists in iron absorption for healthy blood.

Bromelain Bonus: A potential inflammation reducer.

Fiber Facilitator: Promotes digestive health.

Natural Energy Boost: Occasional consumption provides a healthy vitality lift.

Hydration Helper: The high water content aids in keeping hamsters hydrated.

Balancing Act: Risks of Pineapple Overindulgence While nutritious in moderation, excessive pineapple intake poses risks for hamsters:

Sugar Surge: High natural sugar content may lead to diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, or tooth decay with frequent consumption.

Acidity Anxieties: Pineapple's acidity could trigger mouth sores or irritation.

Messy Maneuvers: Sticky paws or fur from pineapple juices may attract bedding and debris.

Nutritional Neglect: Filling up on fruit may lead hamsters to bypass their proper hamster food, risking nutritional imbalances.

Long-Term Perils: Overfeeding pineapple may contribute to obesity, diabetes, or digestive issues in the long run.

Detecting Pineapple Poisoning Signs Watchful eyes for symptoms of pineapple overindulgence in hamsters include:

Loose Stools or Diarrhea

Lethargy, Weakness, or Trembling

Loss of Appetite

Dehydration

Sticky Fur or Paws from Juice

Portion Parameters: How much Pineapple is Appropriate? Can Hamsters Eat Pineapple without reservations? Yes, within defined limits:

Quantity Check: Limit to 1-2 small cubes of fresh pineapple flesh per serving, 1-2 times weekly.

Separate Treat Time: Offer pineapple as a distinct treat, apart from main meals.

Prompt Cleanup: Remove any uneaten pineapple promptly to prevent spoilage in the cage.

Complete Diet: Ensure hamsters receive their complete commercial diet and access to clean drinking water daily.

Diversifying the Diet: Alternatives and Supplements For a well-rounded hamster menu, consider other fruits in moderation:

Apple: High in fiber to support digestion.

Banana: A potassium-packed delight.

Blueberries: Bursting with antioxidants.

Melon: Offers hydration with its high water content.

Pear: Low acidity and sugar compared to other fruits.

Quality hamster food brands for a balanced diet include:

Oxbow Essentials Adult Hamster and Gerbil Food

Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Hamster and Gerbil Food

Supreme Tiny Friends Farm Reggie Rat and Gertrude Guinea Pig Food

Brown’s Tropical Carnival Hamster & Gerbil Food

Vitakraft VitaNature Dwarf Hamster Formula

In essence, the journey of Can Hamsters Eat Pineapple encourages a mindful and measured approach. With careful consideration and occasional indulgence, hamsters can savor the tropical sweetness while maintaining their health and vitality.

[superpaws478]

"Pet Shop Online Singapore: A Convenient Haven for Your Furry Friends"

Introduction

In the bustling city-state of Singapore, where space is at a premium and time is a valuable commodity, the convenience of online shopping has become an integral part of modern life. This extends to pet owners, who seek not only the best products but also the most hassle-free shopping experience for their beloved furry companions. Pet shop online services in Singapore have emerged as a reliable and efficient way for pet owners to cater to the needs of their pets without leaving the comfort of their homes. In this article, we will explore the world of online pet shops in Singapore, their benefits, and the wide range of products and services they offer.

The Rise of Online Pet Shops in Singapore

The increasing popularity of online pet shops in Singapore can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the fast-paced lifestyle of many Singaporeans leaves little time for traditional shopping, and pet owners are no exception. Online pet shops offer the convenience of shopping for pet essentials from anywhere, at any time, making it easier for busy individuals to provide for their pets.

Secondly, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online shopping across all sectors, including the pet industry. With the need to minimize physical interactions, pet owners turned to online platforms to source pet food, accessories, and healthcare products, and this trend has persisted long after the pandemic.

Benefits of Pet Shop Online Singapore

Convenience: Convenience is one of the primary reasons pet owners in Singapore prefer online shopping for their pets. With just a few clicks, they can browse through an extensive catalog of products and make purchases from the comfort of their homes or offices. This is especially beneficial for elderly pet owners or those with mobility issues.

Wide Selection: Online pet shops in Singapore often offer a vast array of pet products and brands, allowing pet owners to access a wider selection than what might be available in a physical store. Whether you're looking for premium pet food, unique toys, or specialized healthcare products, you're likely to find them online.

Price Comparison: Online shopping allows pet owners to compare prices and read reviews from other customers, ensuring that they get the best value for their money. This transparency in pricing and product quality benefits both consumers and businesses, as it encourages healthy competition.

Home Delivery: Perhaps one of the most significant advantages of online pet shops is the convenience of home delivery. Pet owners no longer need to lug heavy bags of pet food or supplies home; instead, the products are delivered right to their doorstep. This is especially appreciated in Singapore's humid climate, where carrying heavy bags can be exhausting.

Expert Advice: Many online pet shops offer customer support from knowledgeable staff who can provide advice on choosing the right products for your pet's needs. Whether you have questions about dietary requirements, grooming, or training, you can often find answers from experienced professionals.

Subscription Services: Several online pet shops in Singapore offer subscription services for pet food and supplies. This ensures that pet owners never run out of essentials and can schedule regular deliveries according to their pet's needs.

Product Range

Online pet shops in Singapore cater to a wide range of pets, from dogs and cats to birds, small animals like rabbits and hamsters, and even aquatic pets like fish. The products offered typically include:

Pet Food: High-quality pet food is crucial for your pet's health and well-being. Online shops offer a variety of options, including dry kibble, wet food, and even specialized diets for pets with specific dietary requirements.

Accessories: From collars and leashes to pet beds, toys, and grooming tools, online pet shops provide a comprehensive selection of accessories to meet your pet's needs and preferences.

Healthcare Products: Online pet shops offer a range of healthcare products, including flea and tick prevention, supplements, vitamins, and grooming products to keep your pet healthy and looking their best.

Pet Services: Some online pet shops in Singapore provide services like grooming, pet boarding, and training. This one-stop-shop approach allows pet owners to take care of multiple pet-related needs in one place.

Aquatic Supplies: For fish enthusiasts, online pet shops offer a variety of aquatic supplies, including aquariums, filters, and fish food. This allows hobbyists to maintain a thriving underwater ecosystem in their homes.

Customer Experience

Online Pet Shop Online Singapore strive to create a seamless and pleasant customer experience. User-friendly websites and mobile apps make it easy to browse and shop, while secure payment options and efficient order processing ensure a smooth transaction.

Customer reviews and ratings play a significant role in building trust with online pet shops. Potential customers can read about the experiences of others, making informed decisions about which products to purchase and which shops to patronize.

Many online pet shops offer loyalty programs and discounts to reward repeat customers and encourage brand loyalty. These perks can include exclusive promotions, early access to new products, and rewards points that can be redeemed for future purchases.

Conclusion

Pet shop online services in Singapore have become an indispensable resource for pet owners looking for convenience, a wide selection of products, and expert advice. The rise of online pet shops has transformed the way people care for their pets, making it easier than ever to provide the best food, accessories, and healthcare products. As the online shopping trend continues to grow, pet owners in Singapore can expect even more innovation, convenience, and excellent service from the online pet shops that cater to their furry friends. Whether you have a dog, a cat, a bird, or a fish, the virtual aisles of online pet shops are ready to meet your pet's needs with a simple click of the mouse or tap on your smartphone.

[thuzycheebum]

Dwarf Hamster & 4 Things You Should Know!

 Dwarf hamsters are cute little animals that are great to have as pets. They are smaller than regular hamsters and have special features that make them stand out. This article will tell you everything you need to know about dwarf hamsters, including how they look, where they live, how they act, how long they live, how they breed, and how they have babies.

We will also talk about how to take good care of them, common health problems they might have, and some fun facts about these small pets.

Tell about the Dwarf Hamster.

What's a Dwarf Hamster?

Dwarf hamsters are small rodents that live in Asia. They are from the genus Phodopus and come from places like Siberia, Mongolia, and China. They are popular as pets because they are small and look cute.

The Campbell's dwarf hamster, the Winter white dwarf hamster, the Roborovski dwarf hamster, and the Chinese dwarf hamster are all types of dwarf hamsters.

Things about the body

Depending on the species, dwarf hamsters are usually between 2 and 4 inches long and weigh between 0.5 and 1.5 ounces. Their bodies are round, and their legs and tails are short. Dwarf hamsters have large cheek pouches that they use to store food. This is one thing that makes them stand out.

Home and natural surroundings

Dwarf hamsters live in burrows in grasslands and semi-desert areas when they are in the wild. These burrows keep them safe from predators and give them a place to stay when the weather is bad. Dwarf hamsters are good at digging, and inside their burrows, they make complex networks of tunnels.

Characteristics of behavior

Most of the time, dwarf hamsters are nocturnal, which means they are most active at night. They have great hearing and a good sense of smell, which helps them find their way around. These small rodents are known for how agile they are and how fast they can move, which makes them fun to watch.

How Big Is a Dwarf Hamster?

As was already said, the size of a dwarf hamster depends on the species. Campbell's dwarf hamsters and Winter white dwarf hamsters are a little bit bigger than Roborovski dwarf hamsters, which are about 2 inches long.

Lifespan of a dwarf hamster

Dwarf hamsters live between 1.5 and 3 years on average. But some people have been known to live up to 4 years with good care and a healthy diet. Their lifespan may depend on their genes, their environment, and how healthy they are overall.

How to breed and have babies with dwarf hamsters

Dwarf hamsters can have babies when they are 5 to 7 weeks old. When males and females reach sexual maturity, it's important to keep them apart so they don't have babies they don't want.

Dwarf hamsters are pregnant for about 18 to 21 days, after which the female gives birth to a cute litter of baby hamsters. These tiny babies are born with no hair and can't see, but they grow quickly in the first few weeks.

Look after the dwarf hamster.

Most Common Health Problems

Even though dwarf hamsters are usually healthy animals, they can still get sick. Some common health problems are respiratory infections, wet tail (a bacterial infection), dental problems, and being overweight. It is very important to keep a close eye on your hamster's health and take it to the vet if you see any signs of illness.

Choosing the Right Size Cage and Bedding

When choosing a cage for your dwarf hamster, make sure it gives them enough room to move around and play. To keep animals from getting out, it's best to use wire cages with close-set bars. Don't use cages with plastic parts because hamsters might chew on them and then eat the plastic, which could be bad for their health.

For bedding, choose something safe and absorbent, like aspen shavings or paper-based bedding, to make a clean and comfortable space.

Diet and feeding schedule that are right

A well-balanced diet is important for your dwarf hamster's health as a whole. Their main food should be high-quality hamster pellets or lab blocks. They should also get fresh fruits, vegetables, and treats from time to time.

Don't give them foods that are high in sugar or fat, because they can make them fat and cause other health problems. A sipper bottle filled with fresh water should always be attached to the cage.

Playing and working out regularly

Dwarf hamsters are naturally active animals that need to run around and think about things. Give them a hamster ball or an exercise wheel so they can use up their extra energy.

You can also let your hamster explore a safe, enclosed area outside of its cage while you keep a close eye on it. Remember to get rid of any possible dangers and make sure there is no way out.

Most Common Health Problems

Signs of being sick

It is important to know the signs that your dwarf hamster might be sick. Changes in appetite, weight loss, tiredness, slouching, unusual discharge from the eyes or nose, diarrhea, excessive itching or scratching, and trouble breathing are some of these signs. If you see any of these signs, you need to get your pet to a vet right away.

Preventive Actions

There are several preventive steps you can take to keep your dwarf hamster healthy. Make sure their cage is clean and free of waste to keep bacteria from getting in. Give them a healthy, well-balanced diet to help their immune system.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature and keep their environment between 65 and 75°F (18 and 24°C) for comfort. Handle and talk to your hamster often to keep an eye on their behavior and catch any changes early.

Choices for treatments

If your dwarf hamster gets sick, you need to see a veterinarian who knows how to take care of small animals. They will be able to figure out what's wrong and suggest the best way to treat it. Depending on the condition, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and care to help the person feel better may be prescribed.

Dwarf Hamster: Interesting Facts

Things that are different

Dwarf hamsters are interesting pets because they have some unique traits. One interesting thing about them is that they can store food in pouches in their cheeks. This lets them gather and move food quickly. These pouches can get almost as big as their heads when they grow.

Interesting Things People Do

There are many interesting things that dwarf hamsters do. They like to dig holes, and they will spend hours digging tunnels and making complex underground systems. They also like to climb, run on exercise wheels, and play with toys in a way that involves both of them.

Strange Habits

Dwarf hamsters tend to save food, which is an odd thing for them to do. They will pick up any extra food and put it in different parts of their enclosure, just like they would do in the wild. This is how they make sure they have food when there isn't much around.

What kinds of dwarf hamsters are there?

There are many different kinds of dwarf hamsters, and each has its own unique traits. Campbell's dwarf hamster, which is also called the Russian dwarf hamster, is one of the most common. Its coat can be gray, brown, or white, among other colors.

Winter white dwarf hamsters, which are also called Djungarian hamsters, can change the color of their fur depending on the season. In the winter, their fur turns white. Roborovski dwarf hamsters are the smallest and fastest of the dwarf hamster species. They are known for moving quickly and having fur that looks like sand. Compared to other dwarf hamsters, Chinese dwarf hamsters have a slimmer body and a longer tail.

Pet Dwarf Hamsters

Both kids and adults love having dwarf hamsters as pets. They don't need much care and are easy to handle once they're used to being around people. But it's important to remember that they are small and fragile creatures that need to be handled with care and watched over, especially when children are around.

How They Get Along with Other Pets and People

Dwarf hamsters like to be with people, but they are mostly solitary animals and should be kept by themselves to avoid fights or injuries.

If you have other pets like cats or dogs, make sure they can't get into the hamster's cage because they might see it as food. Always watch how your hamster interacts with other pets to make sure everyone stays safe.

How to train and take care of a dwarf hamster

Positive reinforcement can be used to train dwarf hamsters to some extent. You can teach them easy tricks like coming to you when you hold out treats or doing what you say. But you have to be patient and consistent because each hamster is different and learns at its own pace.

Differences in the sexes of dwarf hamsters

Male and female dwarf hamsters look different, which makes it easy to tell which is which. Males' rear ends are usually bigger and rounder, while females' rear ends are smaller and more pointed. Also, males have scent glands on their flanks that they use to mark their territory.

Dwarf hamsters come in different types and colors.

There are many different colors and patterns of fur on dwarf hamsters, which adds to their appeal as pets. Dwarf hamsters' coats can be solid colors like black, white, or gray, or they can have patterns like spots, stripes, or even banded fur. This depends on the species and the individual's genes.

How the Dwarf Hamster is Different from Other Hamster Breeds

Even though dwarf hamsters and other types of hamsters have some things in common, like liking to burrow and being active at night, they are also very different.

Dwarf hamsters tend to be smaller than Syrian hamsters, which are the largest breed of hamster. They also need different kinds of care and act in different ways, which makes them each unique.

Conclusion

Dwarf hamsters are interesting pets that bring their owners a lot of joy and fun. You can make sure your dwarf hamster has a happy and healthy life by knowing what makes them unique, giving them the right care, and being aware of any possible health problems. Don't forget to give them a good place to live, a balanced diet, regular exercise, and mental challenges. Check on their health and take them to the vet when they need it.

Dwarf hamsters do and act in interesting ways that make them fun to watch. From the pouches in their cheeks to their tendency to burrow and save food, they do interesting things that show off their natural instincts. With the right care and training, you and your dwarf hamster can become very close.

It's important to remember that each species of dwarf hamster has its own needs and traits, so it's important to do research on the species you want to keep as a pet and learn what it needs. No matter if you choose a Campbell's dwarf hamster, a Winter white dwarf hamster, a Roborovski dwarf hamster, or a Chinese dwarf hamster, it's important to give them a loving and caring home.

In conclusion, dwarf hamsters make great pets that bring happiness and company to many homes. By knowing what makes them unique, giving them the care they need, and appreciating their habits, you can create a rewarding and enriching experience for both you and your small furry friend.

[strongbrew-hamstery]

Miss Lucky #Penny needed a cleanout in addition to a diet. 270g of Penny is far too much Penny for any human or hamster so we are working on that. When Hamdad and I got sick over the holidays I preemptively dumped a large amount of food in everyone's bins and it seems that is was definitely enough go keep Penny fed while I was down for the count... And then some 🤭.

Penny is a better weight at around 230g so we are working to help her slim down. She's already lost a few grams which is good. Next on my list of hamsters who require diets are Indy (253g today 🤯), Sprite and Piña who are both around 240g.

A large part is genetics, but my dump feed method while we were sick is almost certainly the culprit. Hamdad and I both ended up sick with covid, which meant we stayed extra hands off the hammies. I wanted to ensure no one went without to keep them safe and to also cover my butt if I was knocked down with being unwell. It helped but also clearly made for some challenges with some of the girls who were already a bit prone to being chonkers, so we will work that out.

Generally what I do for these ladies is reduce or eliminate their mix, offer high quality blocks, add in flower forage from @priderockblooms, provide plenty of fresh veggies, up the chews, enrichment and bedding, and encourage more playpen or free roam time to get their bodies moving. Sometimes simply changing the style of their wheel helps too (I have bucket wheels, ECP wheels, silent spinners, silent runners and a couple saucers for variety) as it's new and novel.

This has worked for me and the hammies in the past. I'll be cleaning out the three other girls mentioned above this week to Kickstart their diets and clear out old stashes of mix and snackos. Sorry ladies. 🙈

[going-green-ish]

Being an eco-friendly small pet owner 🐭

In April, Tom and I finally got our first pets together - two little mice! Having grown up with hamsters, I was painfully aware of how plastic-heavy small animals are. Their food, treats and bedding are all stored in plastic bags and their cages and toys are often ladened with plastic.

We were desperate to have life other than houseplants to look after, and we had fallen in love with the idea of getting mice. We were also desperate to not break the planet by getting them, however.

So! Here I am to share with you how our eco-friendly mice were brought about. A lot of this can be applied to rats, hamsters and gerbils etc. but bear in mind the specific care points are mouse-centric.

Before going into any details, I just want to disclaim that I was crushing on these mice hard, months before they were even born. I budgeted for them three months ahead and chipped away at buying their things over the course of those three months.

My mentality is to buy secondhand if I can, and if I can't then to buy high quality (and often therefore a bit pricey). This is manageable for me, but only because I'm an organisation gremlin and plan my budgets to the extreme.

🏠Starting with the cage:

This cage is the Ferplast Cage for Hamsters and Mice KARAT 60. The key thing here for me was that it's made of glass and metal, with minimal plastic - only the clips and wheel are made of plastic. Unfortunately for mice, they need a solid wheel which means we couldn't get a metal one. For mice, they need good ventilation as they're prone to respiratory diseases. They also need a deep base to the cage so they can exhibit their natural digging behaviour. The bar spacing of this cage is mice appropriate (0.6 mm or less) as mice are small! They can squeeze between the bars of some hamster cages.

Food bowls! Made of ceramic, one for grains, one for fruit and veg. Shallow enough that they can perch on them (often in them) to nom.

Wooden house and log. Instead of a plastic house, you can get lovely wooden ones that double up as good chewing posts for them as they get older. Plastic isn't the best thing for them to get their teeth onto.

You can't really see it in this photo, but the water bottle I have for them is made of glass instead of plastic. Always check the labels at the shop to make sure anything you're buying is suitable for the critter you're getting!

Edit: It's been brought to my attention that the scale of this cage isn't necessarily obvious from the photo! In terms of gallons, the glass tank is around 12 gallons and the cage area is a further 17 gallons, bringing the total volume of the whole area up to about 29 gallons (these are from my measurements, from the measurements on the product page, it comes out more around 27 gallons. Mine were a bit rough so maybe trust this number more!). For our two mice, this is an appropriate amount of space.

🛏️Now onto bedding:

Mice need materials they can burrow into, but also need a substrate at the very base of the cage to absorb their urine. If you're going a plastic route, this normally involves cat litter at the base and a mix of paper shredding and tissue shredding (if you get sawdust/wood chip, you have to be very careful with what wood it is from, as some trees irritate their respiratory systems)

My plastic-free suggestion depends on you already getting your loo roll and kitchen roll from a plastic-free company (like Bumboo or Who Gives a Crap).

Substrate: As you can see here, the substrate we use is a (slightly mangled from the washing machine) bath mat. It's 100% cotton and every fortnight when we clean them out, we shake it out in the garden and pop it in the washing machine. We have two that we cycle between so the girls never go without. Be careful with what material you buy - 100% cotton is fine, but if it's a blend with a synthetic fibre it should be avoided.

Burrowing materials: Why on earth would you buy paper and tissue pre-shredded in a big plastic bag when you could just...shred paper...and tissue...at home? I got myself a cheap shredder and have one of the technicians at work hoarding scrap paper for me that would otherwise go in the recycling bin, so I'm re-using stuff that would get junked. After its use here, it can then go in our home recycling as our council accepts shredding in mainstream recycling. Whenever we clean the girls out, we add in some loo roll and kitchen roll that we tear up into strips by hand. We never use up all of our loo roll and kitchen roll from each Bumboo order anyway, so it doesn't cost us any more than our standard subscription already. Plus, two mice really don't use up much!

Extra bits: Nutmeg and Honeysuckle are very happy burrowing, running in their wheel and Spidermanning it around the cage bars and the ceiling, but we do provide them with tubes to tunnel through and some DIY structures we've made for them to play with. These are just from our usual waste of loo roll and kitchen roll.

🍴Lastly, on to food:

Now, we love the girls and hope they life a very happy 2-years-life-expectancy, but mouse food from pet stores is honestly a rip-off. Looking at the ingredients and talking to the staff there, there was nothing we couldn't get from our local refill store and farmer's market.

The girls get sunflower seeds, oats and wheat in their grains bowl and a selection of seasonal fruit and veg in their other bowl. Every now and then they get treats of popcorn (plain), different seeds and nuts (not walnuts which are toxic) and even some suet and seed block from what I buy for the garden birds. Nutritionally, this is what they get from the mouse food in the store - the ingredients list is identical to what we give them, the store stuff is just all dehydrated instead.

They are very happy. Almost too much. One of them is weighing in at a whopping 27 g. We're trying our best, moving on...

My point being that it's easy to avoid the plastic if you have a good refill store near you. Ours is priced competitively to the local supermarkets, so this isn't actually an expensive venture at all. But if you're living somewhere like London and have a refill store near you, I know this price comparison is a distant fantasy with a lot of them. On the positive side, the sunflower seed and wheat jars in the photo above haven't been refilled since I filled them first three months ago. They really don't each much! (Apart from Honeysuckle. Twenty-seven grams).

Apart from some balls for them to run around in, and a little carry case for transport, these mice use absolutely zero plastic, a far cry from the plastic-hungry hamster care from my childhood.

In conclusion:

It takes:

planning

budgeting

sourcing of resources

certain habits to already be instilled

but it is possible.

Just because they're little and often seen as the "easy" pets, doesn't mean they shouldn't get just as much love and planning as you would put into getting a cat or dog. Owning any animal is a responsibility one should take seriously and I feel that rodents and fish get overlooked deeply (did you know that a goldfish on average should have a 20 gallon tank?).

Here's to giving all animals a good quality of life! 🐭

[themonotonysyndrome]

REDACTED verse - Another day in Dahlia

Summary: When worlds collide, Aaron and Smartass has the ‘old, married couple’ moment when a wolf is loose in a hypermarket. 

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Dahlia is lively today, the afternoon sunlight dazzling upon the city. Familiar faces, familiar sights and familiar roads are everywhere. 

And yet, the man who couldn’t stop bickering with his lover since the two of them stepped out of IKEA is a changing man living in this familiar city. 

Aaron likes to think that he retains his best qualities despite the passing of time. Firm, true and level-headed - traits that have served him well both in his personal and work life. Traits that have earned him recognition, achievements and praises. However, against a fiery soul housed within an infuriating yet gorgeous body, Aaron has never felt so breathless and helpless. 

And most importantly, lovestruck. 

Unstable and uncharacteristically hesitant, the pieces of himself that are held together with patience have been pulled apart by its seams. But they weren’t destroyed; no, they rearrange themselves into an amazing new form. Aaron isn’t quite yet certain what that new form brings, but already, he could feel himself grow into a man that wholly compliments his lover. 

Like a planet revolving around a beautiful, bright star. He can’t help but be drawn by the star’s gravity. 

There’s balance between them, despite their strong-willed personalities. They sooth the other when one burns too brightly, they offer guidance when the other is unsure. Balanced and happy, that’s what they are. 

There’s never emptiness when silence envelops them. Isn’t there a saying that whenever you’re with your loved one, silence is never oppressive? 

Although, to be fair, silence doesn’t last long whenever they’re together. Not when there’s always something to bicker, something to discuss and something to tease about. 

Case in point, the ugly as fuck lamp that Aaron fought tooth and nail to convince his partner not to buy. 

“Look, it’s not even your money; I was going to use mine for it!” 

“It’s not about the money, Smartass.” Aaron replies back with a roll of his eyes. They’re at the parking lot getting ready to head off to the hypermarket next. The two of them had spent four hours of furniture shopping at IKEA after his Smartass made an offhand comment last week about his couch being way too old and lumpy for gaming nights and movie marathons. 

But before either of them realise it, what was supposed to be a simple couch purchase turned into perusal of dining tables, desks and floor lamps. Aaron got them back on track when you excitedly pulled him towards that last part.

Aaron had never before questioned your taste in furniture before but at that point, he starts to draw the line at a red, human shaped floor lamp. It bows slightly with the most creepy smile he had ever seen on a statue before. 

“I just don’t want to have a heart attack everytime I wake up, alright? You wanted it in our bedroom, beside our bed and it’s creepy beyond all reason.” 

“It’s functional though.” 

“So were the other floor lamps.” Aaron easily pointed out. He opened the car door and waited, unamused, for you to get in. Unfortunately, judging by how your arms folded across your chest in a stubborn pose, his spitfire didn’t want to drop their conversation. 

“What if I put it in the living room?” You suggest instead, the familiar defiant spark made itself known. 

Aaron held himself back from groaning in despair. Why are you so hung up about that lamp!? “I don’t think it’ll fit with the… aesthetic of our house, OK?” He tried the tactical approach first, knowing that a straight up no would not pacify his partner at all. “How about this; we’ll go with your couch and desk and my preference for the dining table. There. Is that good enough for you, Your Highness?” 

You purse your lips, but the both of you know that you’re not so hung up about the floor lamp to drag this argument any further. Aaron wisely chooses not to comment how your lips slowly curve into a smile. 

“Fine. I’ll let you win this round - ”

“Oh my god - ”

“But in return, I’ll be taking over for lunch later.” 

Aaron immediately shut his mouth, surprise and secretly a little giddy that his Smartass had taken the initiative of making a meal for them. That lasted for about a split second before something dawn onto him. 

“You want free reign at the hypermarket later, right?” 

This time, you beam happily but say nothing as you finally slip inside of the Mercedes. And as usual, silence spoke louder than words. Aaron exhales loudly, not knowing whether to laugh or mutter a curse. Trust in his lover to have the final say, ultimately. 

But that’s one of the many reasons why he fell so hopelessly in love with you. 

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The hypermarket is busy for a Saturday. Smartass pointed at the sales and promotions board display in big letters and numbers when the two of you entered the building, hand in hand. Ah, that makes sense. Children run about clutching snacks in their little hands to convince their exasperated parents into buying, worned out staff restock empty shelves and the scent of fresh produce and floor detergents clings in the air. A familiar sight. 

“How do you feel about crabs?” Smartass begins the conversation. Aaron doesn’t understand why you bother asking him when you’re already dragging him towards the cold, seafood area. Aisles of fresh fish of all kinds are clearly displayed for visitors, the more expensive kind are packaged and a few men are working behind the butcher service counter. 

“I can go for some crabs. It’s been a while anyway.” Aaron answered, grabbing a nearby stack of baskets for their grocery. He tried to recall the last time they had any seafood and his mind helpfully supplied a restaurant where they went to for dinner in March. 

He lets you gather your thoughts as you stare at the frozen crabs critically as if they were spreadsheets. “I’m thinking of rice with a side of buttery crab meats, Salmon sashimi, Shiitake soup and lotus root salad. Sounds good?” 

As soon as he invited his Smartass to permanently move in with him, you had totally taken over the kitchen. Apparently you weren’t terribly amused when he admitted that he’s not much of a cook but hey, he never once complained when you served the best homemade vegan burgers with a glare and a silent, “Go ahead. I dare you to say that they taste like shit. Make my day, Aaron.” 

So instead, after he cleaned their dishes, Aaron proceeded to throw his lover on their bed to thoroughly thank you for the meal. 

Four hours later, the flushed and surprised expression on your face was so worth it. 

But we’re getting off tangents here. 

“Sounds absolutely delicious.” Aaron replied and startled his Smartass with a sudden kiss on your cheek. “Now stop glaring at the crabs and pick some already. We have half of the ingredients back home and I’d rather not spend the rest of our remaining Saturday in the hypermarket. So let’s get to it.” 

Smartass hum in agreement and grab your own basket. Together, they made quick work of what they needed to buy. Not just for lunch, but for the upcoming weeks too. Crabs, Salmons, some meat and later pea sprouts, red cabbages and lotus root - the both of them are more inclined to healthy meals rather than take outs and it really helps that Smartass suggest preparing ingredients that they could cook for the rest of the week, given their busy work lives. Vegetable dishes are flexible and easy enough to cook into anything anyway. 

They moved on from the frozen, seafood aisles and the produce section to where the personal care products are. Aaron holds up his phone in between them so Smartass could check what’s next on the list. 

“Oh shit. I totally forgot that my shampoo and conditioners just ran out.” Smartass blurted. “Thanks for adding that into our grocery list.” 

Aaron scoffs. “You mentioned it twice during dinner last night - in between debating whether or not Game of Thrones is better than Lord of the Rings, mind you - so I can understand why you forgot” Colourful rows of shampoo bottles greeted them when they walk past a couple who’s pushing their trolley carts away from the shelves. He grabs your favourite brand and places them in his basket. “You’re brilliant, Smartass, but I can’t help pity that poor hamster living in your brain for having to run in its ball all day long.” 

You gasp, affronted, while Aaron laughs at the look on your face. Even smacking his arm did nothing to stop his laughter. “You’re too easy to rile up sometimes, you know that Smartass?” He smirks and grabs a toothpaste next. They’re running low on that too. In retaliation for his remark, Smartass sneakily pulled that toothpaste out when Aaron was checking his phone and chose the one with the strawberry flavour instead. 

When Aaron shot you an inquisitive look, you just smiled innocently and quickly distracted him by insisting that they need to get some snacks. 

“That reminds me, it’s not on the list but we have to buy ramune soda. Oh, and some potato chips too.” You pointed out as the two of you rounded away from a large family who stopped in between the body wash shelves and hair serums. “Have you noticed that we go through ramune sodas like crazy lately?” 

The snacks and beverage section is one of the highlights of this hypermarket, in Aaron’s humble opinion. Not only do they have an abundance of the local goods, they also have a wide selection of some really good imported snacks or as Aaon like to call it, your ultimate weakness.  

“Yeah but be honest, are you really going to stop your addiction anytime soon?” 

“What is this? Bully me day?”

“Hey, you’re the one who said it, not me, Smartass.” Aaron is quick to quip back and this time, you roll your eyes. Even if it’s true, it doesn’t mean that you have to like it. 

But that’s Aaron - his words always serve a meaning and come straight from the heart when it’s for the things that truly matter. It’s annoying and yet, it’s one of his best qualities. 

However, just as you were about to rebuke him, the two of you heard a passing conversation nearby the soda shelves. 

“ - not going to play bartender at home again, Angel. Why not? Alright then; let me jog your memory, hmm? The last time I left you alone in the kitchen for more than 3 hours, you came out carrying a tray with the embodiment of everything unholy on this planet separated into three shot glasses.” 

“It was just ramune soda mixed with rose syrup, grass jelly and vinegar!” 

“Asher had a stomach ache for a week, Angel.” 

“But Davey, how do you expect me to get better at it if you don’t let me practice? See? There’s a flaw in your plan!” 

“I’d rather we go to a bar the next time you’re in the mood to poison the both of us.” 

You didn’t mean to eavesdrop on their conversation but you couldn’t help snicker at the stranger’s very much put out and deadpan tone. It gives an implication that this isn’t the first time this ‘Angel’ did something as crazy as mix sodas with vinegar. Hell, even the man’s comment earned a soft chuckle from Aaron. 

“Sounds like he got quite a handful lover over there. Remind you of someone?” Aaron whispered. They couldn’t properly see the couple due to a stack of Dorito boxes in between them but you could spot a tall man wearing a pretty nice looking leather jacket and his partner beside him.

“If you’re implying that I’m unreasonably difficult - ”

“No, no. Just… hmm, passionately stubborn, I suppose.” Aaron nonchalantly replies with a smirk. He guffaws when you poke at his sides and spin around to the rows of ramune with a dramatic huff. Aaron easily follows suit with a fond smile. 

This section of the aisle is quiet unlike the previous ones that’ve been, Aaron noticed. The humming of the air conditioner above them and the crinkling of a plastic bag of chips in Smartass’ hand were the only sounds that broke the comfortable silence. Even the murmurs from the other couple melts into background noises the further Aaron and his walk away. 

That is, until a hair-raising snarl shattered the quietness. 

What’s worse, it sounded like a wolf. 

Aaron reacted instinctively. He opted for the defense - grabbing his Smartass’ free hand, pulling you close to him. His searching eyes are frantic while his mind is trying to make sense that a wolf is somehow in this hypermarket. Full of people. What the fuck!?

Smartass, however, opted for the offense. You grab the nearest glass bottle by the neck and were about to smash it against the metal shelf if it weren’t for Aaron’s quick thinking. He immediately grabs your wrist and shoots you an incredulous look. Silently judging your choices in life. 

‘You have a better idea on how to deal with a fucking wolf!?’ Smartass demanded in silence. Your expression is bewildered; as if you couldn’t believe that Aaron wouldn’t let you shank an unknown threat just around the corner. 

In return, Aaron pulls you closer to his body and glares out, ‘I’m not letting you throw yourself in front of a wolf!’

‘I’m protecting us!’ Smartass countered back, glaring just as heatedly. 

A sweet giggle suddenly interrupted their mental argument. Their hearts skip a beat in fear at the unknown. 

“Ok, ok. How about this, Davey: I'll let you dress me up when we go to the bar tomorrow. How’s that? Does that make my Wolf not jealous anymore?” The same voice they accidentally eavesdropped previously bargained in a teasing tone. 

Smartass and Aaron exchange a bewildered and confused glance. What the fuck did they just said? My Wolf? Was the realistic animal snarl came from the boyfriend!? He must’ve some serious vocal cords and throat to be able to make that sound!

Aaron exhales loudly while Smartass allows him to grab the glass bottle that you were still holding to put it back on the shelf. 

“I think I just lost five years of my life.” Aaron complains.

Smartass said nothing. Without even saying anything, you march to where the couple are. Aaron curses under his breath and quickly chases after you. 

The man in the black leather jacket and his partner glanced at his Smartass when you approached them with a practised smile. One that Aaron knew meant trouble. How could he not when he’s the receiving end of that smile more than he could count. 

When Smartass wants answers, you’ll do everything in your power to get it and Aaron is really not looking forward to wrangling his partner from starting a brawl in the middle of a damn hypermarket. 

“Hi there.” His Smartass began, your body language deceptively open and friendly. “Are you two alright?” 

“Eh?” The one standing beside the tall, frowning man replies with a blink. Upon closer inspection, Aaron realises that he and what looks to be the leader of a local gang are similar in built. 

“Can we help you?” The gang leader interjects. He’s frowning but he doesn’t appear angry. Just confused like his partner. Though he nodded in greeting when Aaron slid up beside Smartass. 

“Didn’t you hear that noise just now?” Smartass plays shock. “It sounded like someone released a wolf in the hypermarket!” 

The man in the leather jacket suddenly looked like he just sucked a lemon; his eyes are comically wide. Meanwhile, his partner’s eyes are equally as wide. Aaron detects a hint of realisation glint in their eyes. Now isn’t that interesting? 

Well, Smartass thought so too. You pressed on. “You heard it too right? Damn near give me a heart attack! I wonder if the nearby staff also heard it - ”

“It’s probably the ventilation system or something.” The gang leader quickly replied, his expression oddly shifted to neutral. Beside him, his partner opens their mouth to say something but he quickly presses his palm over it. They throw a pointed look at him but he resolutely ignores it. “Anyway, good luck with your grocery shopping.” 

Aaron watches him grab his partner by the hand and gently drag them away. It was only when they’re out of sight that they started furiously chatting. 

“Wow, Davey, your slip up was even worse than Asher’s!” 

“We’re so not telling him about this, Angel.” 

“...Does this mean I can tell Babe instead?” 

“Wha - No, that wasn’t an invitation to tell his Mate!” 

Aaron turns to Smartass who just shrugs. Neither of them could figure out what just happened. He’s just glad that you let them escape. 

“Maybe they have some really kinky roleplaying thing going on.” Smartass guessed, wiggling your eyebrows suggestively. 

Aaron runs his palm down his face in exasperation. “I don’t give a shit, Smartass. Can we please just finish up our grocery shopping already? I’m starting to get hungry.” 

“Alright, alright. We just have to grab a few more things and then we can pay.” Smartass assured him and off they continued on their way. 

Though neither of them still couldn’t help but wonder how the hell that man managed to sound like a wolf so accurately. 

Kinky roleplay or not. 

-

I’m tentatively planning to make this into a mini series including the rest of the non-empowered characters with their lovers. I’m already writing for Oliver and Baby so we’ll see how that goes! 

[catgrump]

Hiiii!!!! Would you be able to maybe write 👉👈 "tell me about yourself" for Sonia and Gundham? Maybe something that happens while the killing game is happening?

(Looks at my pile of requests)

(Sees Sondham)

Yeah fine lol

Y’all keep asking for my favorite ships while I’m anxiously waiting to release my new prompt list lmao stop that /hj

So uh this is actually College AU SORRY I had a much stronger idea for that

Ibuki is also here as Gundham’s sister cuz Gundham & Ibuki siblings make me go brrrrr

🌻🌻🌻

“You truly believe these photographs truly encompass my being?” Gundham asked, furrowing his brow at his phone’s screen

“Absotutely posalutely!” His sister Ibuki declared, clinging her chipped nail polish hands onto his shoulders, “Especially the one of you with the Devas; people are gonna go NUTS over that.”

“Hm,” Gundham pondered Ibuki’s choice in photos, but he has no experience with this sort of thing, so he trusts her judgement, “Now I am required to write a biography?”

“Yeah! Tell people about yourself so you can attract people who’d like you,” Ibuki explained, peering over his shoulder

“Do you have any suggestions?” He asked, his thumbs frozen in place, hovering above the screen

“Maybe like... hmmm,” Ibuki hummed as she thought, but then realized something, “Well hold on. Ibuki doesn’t know what you’re looking for here, my guy.”

“What I’m looking for?” Gundham needed clarification

“Well in Ibuki’s experience, bios for people who just want to hook up are REALLY different than bios of people who are looking for something more.”

“Ah, I see. I believe I would prefer a more substantial relationship.”

“Okay, so you should say in the bio you’re looking for that kind of commitment,” Ibuki chirped

Gundham started typing:

I seek a mortal brave enough to attempt to become my dark consort

“Oooh fun!” Ibuki encouraged him

“Do I need to declare any more?”

“Yeah yeah tell people what kind of stuff you like!”

He typed some more:

My Four Dark Devas of Destruction (featured in the third photograph) shall determine whether or not you are a worthy partner. Our courtship will not continue if they judge you unfavorably. This is not personal.

“Uh huh uh huh uh huh,” Ibuki enthusiastically nodded her head in approval

“I should specify that I have no preference for gender, I presume?”

“Yeah definitely!”

Bisexual

“If there’s nothing else you can think of, I think this is a good place to start,” Ibuki clapped her hands together in excitement

“Fantastic.”

“Now comes the fun part,” Ibuki leaned on her brother, resting her head on his shoulder as they got comfortable on his couch, “Swiping! Sometimes Ibuki just lays in bed for HOURS swiping for no reason.”

“Left is for those I do not wish to court, correct?”

“Yeah yeah and right is for people you’re interested in!”

Gundham and Ibuki spent a couple minutes reading profiles and swiping left on countless people who were obviously not good enough for Gundham— at least, that’s how Ibuki put it.

And then... they found her.

“Wait wait wait stop!!” Gundham’s eyes widened as his thumb froze over the phone, ceasing the swiping auto-pilot as Ibuki got his attention, “Look at HER!”

On screen was a photo of a beautiful blonde girl with piercing blue eyes, a dark plum lipstick adorning her pale face, backdropped by a wall of preserved flowers and sheer black curtains

Her profile read:

Sonia, 21

(She/Her, Bi) Come perform sacrifices under the full moon with me

Just kidding ... unless...

Gundham scrolled through the rest of her photos. She’s too good to be true. There’s a photo of her looking up from a book in a coffee shop with an adorable smile. There’s a selfie where a rose quartz pendant shines between her collarbones. She has high quality photos of her posing with friends in a field of wheat. She’s gorgeous.

“Gundham, if you don’t swipe right I don’t know who you are anymore,” Ibuki told him

So he did just that.

And his heart quickened its beat when the screen suddenly changed.

It’s a match!

“Oh my gawd, Gundham YES you gotta send her a message!” Ibuki giddily encouraged him

“What would I tell her?”

“That she’s really pretty and you want to get to know her or something!”

His phone vibrated in his palm. She messaged first.

“You are the most interesting person I have seen on tinder... probably ever! Tell me about yourself!”

“Good gods; what do I say?”

“Dude literally just talk about yourself.”

“You do not understand how difficult that is, Ibuki.”

“Okay, then ask her what she wants to know,” Ibuki suggested

“I thank you for your kind words. What do you wish to know?”

“Tell me about your Four Dark Devas of Destruction 🖤 They seem like perfect companions”

“Okay; she’s passing Ibuki’s tests so far,” Ibuki muttered, not even trying to hide that she was reading over his shoulder

“Yes, my Devas are simply bound to the bodies of what foolish mortals call ‘hamsters’, as their true forms can not be contained on this plane. They are loyal minions, and you are correct, worthy companions.”

And then he quickly added

“You appear to be as intelligent as you are beautiful. I admire it.”

Gundham felt his face heat up and his sister smacked his shoulder and gasped. “Look at you! Smooth as ice!”

“I am simply making an observation,” he attempted to defend himself

His phone vibrated again, and he quickly checked to see Sonia’s newest message

“Aw thank you 🖤 I know we have not been communicating for very long, but I sense the same about you. I can feel it in my guts!”

“Oh, she’s divine,” he whispered, clutching his hand to his mouth in awe

“Gundham, you’ve had tinder for less than a day and Ibuki thinks you’ve met the girl of your dreams. It’s like a tinder speedrun!” Ibuki laughed and then gasped, “Give her your number! Do it do it do it do it do it!”

And then his phone vibrated once more.

“I do not normally move this quickly to communicate off tinder, but I receive messages faster this way, and I must learn more about you: the fascinating and handsome man with his own minions 🖤”

She gave him her phone number.

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[kurosawa-sun]

Time for my ep. 8 review!!

Wow holy where do I even start. Adachi panicking over having to act normally in the office now that he & Kurosawa are officially dating is just peak office romance. And I really hope we can see the office finding out that their two boys are dating EACH OTHER (although Fujisaki would’ve already known hehe).

Also that scene of last night, when Adachi was a flustering mess and Kurosawa giggled at doing that to Adachi is EVIL (god I fucking love Kurosawa). I just love how Kurosawa now gets to openly express his desire for Adachi, I am going to die in the next few episodes seeing them flirt more openly with each other. I just love how Kurosawa and Adachi’s attraction to each other is palpable. I’ve seen sex scenes with less sexual chemistry than Adachi and Kurosawa, and the couple have only done so much as hold hands so far!!!

also Kurosawa being all giddy and high on love to the point that he was skipping in the office. I love seeing two 30 year old men get flustered, gay panic, giddy, lovestruck and be joyously in love. It’s just precious and such a special thing to see.

And then sweet precious Adachi, having that pile of clothes on the bed from figuring out his first date outfit (I’ve done that when I know I’m going to see my crush later). Also hearing him say KUROSAWA KITAAAA after the doorbell rang was ugh my heart. Adachi realizing what jealous!Kurosawa was seeing and going out there to explain that this is was not what Kurosawa was thinking was peak comedy (obligatory hamster comparison). I loved it when Adachi was introducing Tsuge and Kurosawa to each other, and Kurosawa was considerate in introducing himself as his coworker when Adachi didn’t know what to refer to him as. Also Kurosawa finding out that Adachi had talked about him with his friend, he must’ve been over the moon honestly.

I really loved seeing the friendship dynamic between Tsuge and Adachi this episode. Just two anxious introverts who get each other, it was beautiful.

And now finally the part I’ve been wanting to talk about since bearing witness to it...

KUROSAWA THE POET!! THIS LOVESTRUCK IDIOT DARE WRITE A POEM CALLED “MY BOYFRIEND” WHEN MY RECORD WAS 12 POEMS FOR ONE CRUSH! TWELVE POEMS (I literally went back to my old folders to checked, it was painful :’)

But seriously I died at that scene, and Adachi’s reaction to his boyfriend’s cheesy ass poem for him is priceless. Has Adachi realized how corny his boyfriend is yet? Well he should be. BECAUSE THAT SHIT IS CORNY AND HATE HOW MUCH I’M LIKE KUROSAWA IN LOVE/WITH A CRUSH. I seriously need a support group for people who write poetry about their crushes.

Anyway on to Tsuge and Minato,

I’m starting to like their side story, especially since they’re both artistic people who refused to go down the safe career path in order to pursue what they love. And I did like Tsuge’s speech to Minato. Although I’ve been extremely lucky that my family fully supports whatever the hell I’m doing and all of my friends are very supportive of me, I still get down about society as a whole not quite valuing the kind of work I would want to do in my life. I like Tsuge and Minato bonding over pursuing creative careers together, one of my friends (who also happened to be a crush) gave me a very thoughtful pep talk once when I was feeling very off about my writing work and it was very meaningful to me.

And now back to Kurodachi.

Adachi finally was open about dating Kurosawa, and Kurosawa expressing that his heart was about to burst at that declaration was KYAAAAAAA

I really wanted to note the little acting details here from Machida when Kurosawa said that his heart was going to burst. His breathing was a little hitched and I could see his chest reflect that. Like goddamn Kurosawa was so overwhelmed by Adachi confirming who he is to him.

And then the hand holding. SUKI KAWAII SUKI SUKI DAISUKI. Jesus christ Kurosawa is both flirtatious and smooth, yet also a huge dorky lovesick idiot. I didn’t realise I could love him even more than I already do.

Overall, I’m still amazed at how the show keeps getting better. This is such a high quality piece of television and there’s still 4 episodes left. I am both dying from the one week wait, and also not at all ready to see the full relationship on display.

(btw I am just as shocked as you are seeing Minato get kissed at the end, I was completely blindsided by that and curious to see how that gets resolved).