Christa Avampato
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Christa Avampato
@christarosenyc.bsky.social
Award-winning author & storyteller—Product dev—Biomimicry scientist & nature advocate —Inspired by ancient wisdom & modern tech—Powered by joy & curiosity—Proud New Yorker

https://christaavampato.com
This is a video of the story of Blondie, my foster dog. In 3 weeks she went from alone & homeless running down an expressway to being in a loving forever home. You've come along way, babe. You were so brave!

Happy life, my sweet girl. I'm so proud of you & honored to have been your foster. 💛✨️🐾🐶
June 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The feeling when one of your climate science heroes and inspirations reads your dissertation and says they want to collaborate with you. Happy days!
May 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
When I heard this, I set it as my north star. It wasn't easy to have this as a goal but now on the other side of it, I'm glad I took it on. I'm very grateful that this is what my life is like now. I never take it for granted and I know how fortunate I am to have been able to do the work.
May 19, 2025 at 2:33 PM
My next foster pup arrives on Saturday. Meet Serena!
March 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
If you spoke out on behalf of National Park Service employees when their jobs were threatened, your voice made a difference!
February 24, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Wagon o' puppies comin' thruuuuuuuu
February 22, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The world is on fire so here's some happy news if you need a moment of lightness. I am fostering puppies! Last night a box of 4 female puppies was dropped off at the city shelter. The rescue I foster w/ named them after the Golden Girls. Meet Dorothy, Rose, Sophia, and Blanche!
February 13, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Alright, friends! The Puppy Bowl starts at 2pm Eastern and @muddypawsrescuenyc pack member, Ollie, is in the starting lineup!!!! Go, Ollie and all these amazing dogs - all available for adoption!
February 9, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I don't want to jinx myself & I can't contain my excitement. I applied to adopt 1 of these 2 dachshund mixes from a NJ rescue. They were rescued from a SC shelter where they could have been euthanized. Now they're in NJ foster homes. Let's see if they choose me for one of them!
February 6, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Friends, the US Senate phone system is receiving 1,600 calls PER MINUTE. They usually get 40 calls per minute. Keep calling your Senators & House reps. Keep the pressure on them to keep fighting. YOU MATTER. YOUR VOICE MATTERS. Do not consent in advance.
February 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Much-needed reading for these times. How We Learn to Be Brave by Bishop @mariannbudde.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 2:07 AM
In case you need something adorable in your timeline today, here's my foster dog, Chipper. His favorite activity is resting in a soft doggie bed under a cozy blanket. He knows how to do winter. I'm so happy I can give him a warm, safe home, especially in temps this cold.😍
January 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Our common future depends on infusing all our individual and collective actions with courage and love.
January 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The London Plane trees on my Brooklyn street are frosted in snow. It's quiet and calm. I'm trying to breathe it all in.

Shoutout to my neighbor trying to keep the holiday spitit alive with the lights on their house.
January 20, 2025 at 3:32 AM
As usual, @wck.org is in LA providing food and assistance to everyone. I'm a monthly donor to their efforts all over the world, and donating to them is one of the best ways to help people in need. wck.org/donate
January 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I just paid off my student loans! I started 2025 completely debt free for the 1st time in my adult life. I put myself through undergrad and 3 grad programs. I'm grateful for everything I learned & all the people I met who've become friends & mentors.

What a way to start this new year!
January 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What a life, legacy, & legend. How lucky we are to have lived on this planet in the time of Jimmy Carter. I'll write a proper post about what he means to me. For now, may we all find a way to live as dignified a life as President Carter. An exemplar of generosity, community, kindness, & love.
December 29, 2024 at 10:56 PM
My sweet foster dog enjoyed his first Christmas and his first snowfall since NYC had its first white Christmas since 2009! His forever family sent me these adorable pictures of him. I love watching him flourish!
#adoptdontshop
#dogs
#shelterdog
#fosterdog
December 28, 2024 at 6:53 PM
This is the energy I'm bringing to 2025. How about you?
#newyear
December 28, 2024 at 2:21 AM
Such an incredible achievement for Muddy Paws Rescue. I love being a foster with them and can't wait to foster again in January!
#adoptdontshop
#dogs
#fosterdogs
#rescuedogs
#shelterdogs
December 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM
"Rage, rage against the dying of the light." ~Dylan Thomas

Blessed solstice. Welcome, Winter.

#winter
#WinterSolstice
#nyc
#poetry
December 21, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Monument Valley 3, a gorgeous video game w/ heart, is now out in the world on Netflix. I’m honored to be a Climate Expert for the game. Download, play, rate, review, & share. Click on your mobile device: go.ustwo.games/mv3
#videogames
#technology
#art
#climate
#sustainability
December 12, 2024 at 2:34 PM
Ace, my 1st foster dog w/ Muddy Paws Rescue, got adopted! I only had him for 13 days. He'll be in my♥️forever. In less than 2 weeks, this cuddly, silly, loving guy went from being in rough shape on the streets of Kentucky to a loving home in NYC. His resilience inspires me. #dogs #adoptdontshop
December 11, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Hi there. I'm new here and exploring this community. My greatest loves (in no particular order):
- #nature
- #animals & #pets
- #science
- #writing & #storytelling
- #art
- New York City #NYC

This is a photo I took recently of fall in Brooklyn's Prospect Park
November 14, 2024 at 4:49 PM