r/AnimalsOnReddit • u/SingTheDamnSong • Mar 07 '25
My Pet All of this happened because of RPan and r/AnimalsOnReddit
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You all helped me save them and then you helped us all stay a family. And now our story been told all around the world and featured in so many publications including NewsWeek, MSN, The Dodo, We Love Animals, Cats.com, and so many more.
I was ready to give up on life. I just wanted to find something bigger than myself because myself wasn’t enough. And God’s punchline to that was a cat small enough to fit through a hole in my fence. I didn’t think I was doing anything but saving a stray. But she ended up saving me so much more. And today, because of all of this we are working on launching a non-profit free Vet Van Fleet for fur baby families in need. Something bigger than myself.
I wish so much that Reddit would bring back RPan so that we could livestream our journey with you all. If they ever do, we will be here. On r/AnimalsOnReddit where it all started.
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u/No-cheese-o Mar 07 '25
Frances is an angel in disguise. She saved you and brought you and us together. She's a perfect little potato angel 😇
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u/decrepitmonkey 29d ago
Oh my gosh you are living my dream 😭💖 my cat was pregnant when I found her but the vet said she was early enough along that they felt comfortable spay aborting. I regret it, honestly, because I love her so much and I would’ve loved her little babies, but I knew I was in no position to care for a brood of cats. Financially, spatially, etc.
Thank you for what you did for her and what you continue to do 💖
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u/Individual_Dark_2775 29d ago
What a good man!!! You give me hope on humanity!!! There still hope with people like you!
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u/Carpenoctemx3 28d ago
I miss rpan.
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u/SingTheDamnSong 28d ago
I miss RPAN too. I miss it so much. It’s the only place I’ve ever streamed where I felt safe and truly part of a community. RPAN gave me my family. It probably saved more lives than anyone will ever know.
I wish there were a way for us, as a community, to come together and bring it back. If the issue was money, we could raise it. If it was manpower, people would volunteer. We had something special here.
If they brought it back, I am absolutely certain that everyone who was here before—no matter where they are now or how big they may have gotten since—would be back. All of them.
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u/Carpenoctemx3 23d ago
Yes! So many different streams too. I remember a guy camping and just showing his camp and his cooking, and people just walking in Japan, and then of course the kitty ones! TikTok lives and YouTube lives just aren’t the same.
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u/elfgeode 29d ago
Omg, I remember you guys. It's good to see things are going well. I miss rpan so much
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u/terra_cascadia 28d ago
I believe that she sought you out, knowing that she was expecting and would need shelter, safety, and help. This is such a great story and I love that the experience helped you find a new purpose; everyone has found what they needed through the formation of this family. Kudos to you, and shame on Reddit for ending RPan, it was truly the best thing on the internet and they were dumb to end something that gave so much to so many. Good luck with Vet Van Fleet! 🐾
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u/BadBunnyBrigade 28d ago
Saving lost babies? Yes, that is a fine reason to live. I love that more and more people are finding and rescuing cats and dogs off the street. It's honestly just the best thing.
As I always say...
Don't breed. Adopt!
Don't shop. Rescue!
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u/Boomersgang 29d ago
That is so amazing two more kittens found you! I have a bunch that found me too! Keep doing the amazing work!
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u/exotics 27d ago
Wow post also in r/animalrescue
I assume all are spayed/neutered?
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u/SingTheDamnSong 27d ago
Yep! The community here helped us get everybody spayed, neutered, vaccinated, microchip, and everything they needed.
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u/AlternativeAd7229 26d ago
Same thing happened with us. We had a feral cat hanging around our yard. We fed her and she’d come by numerous times a day. She was shy and timid at first but came to trust my husband and I. After few months, we started noticing she was expanding. Sure enough, she was pregnant. When it came time for the delivery, she had them at our feet. 6 healthy kittens! We also had planned to adopt most of them out but as the got older, we could see their bond. We just couldn’t give any of them up. They are so sweet, the best cats anyone could ask for.
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u/Which_way_witcher 29d ago
To be fair, 8 cats is way too many for that house from what little you've shown us and you need more than one kitty box.
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u/SingTheDamnSong 28d ago
My magnum opus.