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Missy
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I love food, weed, and my dogs... not necessarily in that order.
I also like comedy, art, cooking, astronomy, video games... And sometimes people.
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Missy @melliepie.bsky.social · Mar 7
Sometimes I wish I was a dog.
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merrymacsanctuary.bsky.social
It's Wishlist Wednesday! We could really use some supplies for our rabbits this week. They go through a lot of treats, food, timothy hay, and toys!
Amazon: a.co/4VXKis0
Chewy: www.chewy.com/g/the-merrym...
Cheerful yellow graphic of a white rabbit sitting up next to images of grass mats and bunny treats. Text next to it reads "Wishlist Wednesday for bunnies".
August 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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newyorker.com
“Small children from poor or middle-class families who watch ‘Sesame Street’ do better on cognitive tests and in first grade than children who do not watch it,” Renata Adler wrote, in 1972.
The Invention of “Sesame Street”
Renata Adler’s 1972 review of the program that revolutionized children’s television.
www.newyorker.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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weratedogs.com
This is Stevie. He is annoyed by pretty much everything that happens outside. As you can tell from his boofs, today is no exception. 14/10 (IG: longdogstevie)
July 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
melliepie.bsky.social
Dachshund in a chair.
July 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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olivia4t.bsky.social
🥇Dozens of Mexican volunteer rescuers are helping with flood recovery efforts in #KerrCounty.

#LosTopos, an organization formed after a 1985 earthquake, has helped with rescues after earthquakes in Japan, Colombia, Haiti and Nepal.
July 15, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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meidastouch.com
Concerned family members are desperate for answers after they say a disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was taken during a federal immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo.
Disabled veteran who is a US citizen was taken during Camarillo immigration raid, family says
Concerned family members are desperate for answers after they say a disabled U.S. veteran and citizen was taken during a federal immigration raid at a cannabis farm in Camarillo.
abc7.com
July 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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sanders.senate.gov
A Canadian doctor explains the difference between the universal health care system in Canada, where everyone is covered and there are no out-of-pocket costs, and the American system where people go bankrupt in order to receive cancer treatment.
July 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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weratedogs.com
Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!
July 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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ssavaart.com
I'm Painting 100 Mini Album Covers and Today I Painted Will Wood
July 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
melliepie.bsky.social
I kinda like this.

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July 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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reichlinmelnick.bsky.social
This stuff is utterly unacceptable and I hope litigation is being planned. We won a lawsuit against the Tucson Sector Border Patrol for similar unconstitutional conditions of confinement.
aryasundaram.bsky.social Arya Sundaram @aryasundaram.bsky.social · Jul 9
NEW: Immigrants complain of inhumane conditions at ICE holding cells in NYC.

No showers or changing clothes. Sometimes only one meal per day. Over 100 people in small rooms. Sleeping on benches, the floor, or sitting up, due to lack of space.

gothamist.com/news/theyre-...
‘They’re killing us’: Immigrants complain of inhumane conditions inside NYC holding site
Immigrants complain of cramped conditions, inadequate food and bathing facilities and sleeping on concrete floors.
gothamist.com
July 9, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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charlietotherescue.bsky.social
AFFECTIONATE ROTTIE SEEKING RESCUE PLACEMENT (Fallston, MD)
(Not available for adoption/possibly can foster)
Clover
ID: A0058711909
Sex: Female
Age: 5 years
Weight: 125
Altered? No
Intake Date: June 14th, 2025

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ID: A0058711909 Sex: Female Age: 5 years Weight: 125 Altered? No Intake Date: June 14th, 2025 She arrived at the shelter with signs of severe joint pain and difficulty walking. From the start, her rear legs appeared swollen, and she struggled to stand. Despite her discomfort, Clover greeted us with a wagging tail and rolled over for belly rubs during her initial exam. She has been consistently social, tolerant, and sweet. Clover recently spent several hours in an office environment and absolutely lit up with joy. She perked up at the sound of squeaky toys and rotated through a pile of stuffies, chewing and cuddling them contentedly. When two children came to visit, Clover stood up to greet them and happily gave them kisses. When the petting stopped, she gently nudged or pawed for more, an affectionate reminder of how much she craves human connection. Medically, Clover’s condition is complicated. She has been evaluated multiple times by our veterinary team and was recently transferred to a partnering veterinary hospital for further assessment and stabilization. While she was originally expected to stay for the weekend, she returned early with a new medication plan. Clover remains bright, alert, and social, and she is currently able to get up and walk on her own for short periods. However, her ability to rise independently is inconsistent, and she often needs support. Veterinary exams have noted abdominal distension, tachycardia, intermittent pitting edema in her rear limbs, increased respiratory sounds, and overall reduced mobility. Radiographs and ongoing assessments have led to a diagnosis of inflamed lungs. The cause of that is unclear. She is currently being treated with prednisone, thiopyran, doxycycline, gabapentin, enalapril, and furosemide. Despite the challenges she faces, Clover continues to find joy in the little things, gentle pets, a soft place to lie down, a stuffed toy to chew, or a friendly visitor to nuzzle. She absolutely loves belly rubs! Upd…
July 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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lorennacleary.bsky.social
We cannot normalize this. You cannot simply walk by because you have a meeting or a lunch date. You’re helping it happen when you do nothing. You are not immune from it happening to you.
July 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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50501movement.bsky.social
People in Alligator Auschwitz describe the inhumane conditions in the concentration camp—insufficient water, scarce and unsanitary food, lack of medicine, denial of religious rights, etc.

“They're not respecting our human rights. We're human beings—we're not dogs. We're like rats in an experiment."
Alligator Alcatraz detainees allege inhumane conditions at immigration detention center
Detainees claim they are enduring inhumane conditions, including lack of access to water, inadequate food and denial of religious rights.
www.cbsnews.com
July 8, 2025 at 11:45 AM
melliepie.bsky.social
So, in the Mission Impossibles is it actually an option to not accept the mission?
July 8, 2025 at 3:57 AM
melliepie.bsky.social
Went for a walk and saw a couple bunnies.
Two bunnies, one on each side of a wire fence.
July 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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humanityposts.bsky.social
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July 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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ptdefiancezoo.bsky.social
Gonzo the tamandua went on a stroll behind the scenes, taking in all the sniffs, sights, and sunshine vibes. 💛 These curious creatures love exploring with their strong snouts and sticky tongues, perfect for sniffing out ants (or just enjoying a sunny day at the zoo). ☀️
July 7, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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charlietotherescue.bsky.social
In Baltimore City, MD: 9 y/o senior sweetheart who has won the hearts of many- impounded from suspected dog fighting situation - BARCS, Baltimore MD

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Snowcone 5- 9 y/o, unaltered female, 44lbs Senior sweetheart, Snowcone 5- along with several other adult dogs- was brought to BARCS through our partnering Animal Control, and based on the findings, we believe/suspect that they were kept and bred for the purposes of dog fighting. While in our care, Snowcone 5 has been a very friendly senior lady who has already won over the hearts of staff and volunteers alike. Despite having a rough life so far, she is willing to trust new people, is very easy to leash, and aside from some reactivity towards other dogs, is easy to walk. When tested off-leash in our shelter's play yard, Snowcone 5 has presented as undersocialized around other dogs (mouth clenched, fixated, fast low greetings, not steerable, prolonged face to face and genital sniffs, dodged correction, did not defer). She has also shown prey drive towards small animals so would prefer to be to only pet in her future home. Upon examination, our vets noted that Snowcone 5 has grade 2-3/4 periodontal disease (severe wear and staining) and advanced degenerative joint disease of all major joints. She was started on fatty acids and joint supplements ongoing and a full medical summary can be provided upon request. Snowcone 5 is available immediately for rescue pick-up. Please let us know if your organization can help! Thank you, The BARCS Rescue Team Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695
July 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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charlietotherescue.bsky.social
In Baltimore City, MD: The cutest 10 y/o Shar Pei mix looking for a soft spot to land - BARCS, Baltimore MD

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Randall- 10 y/o, altered male, 61lbs 10-year-old Randall is a distinguished senior gentleman with one mission in life: Sniffapalooza. With a nose that never quits and a determination that rivals the best detectives, Randall follows every scent trail like it’s his life’s calling. Despite his age, Randall is a very well-behaved boy who knows the value of good manners (especially when treats are involved). While he’s mostly calm and composed, squirrels still get him a little too excited—he can’t resist giving a good pull in their direction. Loyal, loving, and endlessly curious, Randall is proof that age is just a number when you’ve got a nose for adventure. Upon examination, our vets noted that Randall has severe otitis, dental disease, a fractured left upper canine tooth, two masses on his left side, and alopecia on his neck where he had a very thick collar on. He was started on antibiotics, pain management, and ear drops, and a dental, mass removal with biopsy, and routine senior bloodwork are recommended. A full medical summary can be provided upon request. While in our shelter's care, Randall has shown somewhat tense and uncomfortable behavior with other dogs, particularly with other males, but overall he was able to nervously coexist. No senior should spend their days in the shelter, and sweet Randall here is no exception. He will be available for rescue pick-up after stray hold on 7/8. Please let us know if your organization can help! Thank you, The BARCS Rescue Team Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695
July 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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charlietotherescue.bsky.social
In Baltimore City, MD: Beautiful 85lb brindle mastiff mix looking to decompress in a less stressful environment - BARCS, Baltimore MD

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Puppet- 3 y/o, unaltered female, 85lbs Beautiful brindle, Puppet, was brought to BARCS through our partnering Animal Control after being found in a storm drain. She was understandably very scared when Officers retrieved her from the location, and while uncomfortable and shutdown so far in our care, she has been overall very cooperative with slow handling. One of our experienced volunteers noted the following about their experience with Puppet over the weekend: "I went slowly for leashing... I had poor aim today with my leash loop, but once I shifted her to one side of her kennel, she was fairly easy to wait out and slowly swing the loop over her head. She was a fairly easy walk- a little anxious pulling towards the gate at the end of the driveway, but when we turned on to the trails, she seemed to relax a bit. We stopped by the training room to hang out for a bit. She is a stoic girl, so I kept things light and predictable for her as I was learning her body language. She willingly approached me and would position herself with her butt towards me and facing away so that she could keep watch over the room and the people walking by in the hallway. Over time, I saw her relax a bit more, and she approached front ways for head/neck pets. She seemed to perk up when I squeaked a stuffed dog toy, but it was a little stiff of material... maybe she'd be more into a softer stuffed dog toy next time. She wasn't really into hot dog bits I offered, but she did take my jerky treats and she demonstrated she knows "sit." No issues slowly unleashing by hand back at her kennel, but I did have my second leash in place just in case I felt I needed it for her comfort." When tested off-leash in our shelter's play yard, Puppet has been mostly disengaged from other dogs, but showed a little interest with a dog behind the gate and offered a few polite rear sniffs to calm friends. We anticipate some change in dog-dog behavior once she's not as shutdown from fear of handlers/new envir…
July 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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katiephang.bsky.social
Here is the latest from Texas (as of 11:50 a.m. ET)

The death toll is now at 69 people across five counties.

In Kerr County, officials this morning have reported 59 deaths: 38 adults and 21 children. 11 children remain missing from Camp Mystic.
July 6, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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charlietotherescue.bsky.social
In Baltimore City, MD: 15+ y/o stray Yorkie mix who has been friendly and is seeking a soft spot to land - BARCS, Baltimore MD

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Braxton- 15 y/o, altered male, 14lbs 15-year-old Braxton was brought to BARCS after being found as a stray. While in our care, as well as the finder's, he has been very friendly, though anxious, understandably. The finder did note that he went after their cat, though. Upon examination, our vets noted that Braxton has grade 3-4/4 periodontal disease and almost no teeth remaining, and he has a previous history of a collapsing trachea and a grade 3/6 heart murmur. A full medical summary can be provided upon request. No senior should spend their days in a shelter and sweet Braxton here is no exception. He will be available for rescue pick-up after stray hold on 7/9. Please let us know if your organization can help! Thank you, The BARCS Rescue Team Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 rescue@barcs.org| (410) 396-4695 Rescue pick-up hours: Monday-Friday: 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m Adoption hours: Monday-Friday: 2 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 6, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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washingtonpost.com
Michael McCown drove to the Hill Country when he learned of the devastating flood that swept through Central Texas.

His daughter Linnie had been at Camp Mystic, among the youngest girls inside the Bubble Inn cabin.
Between broken tree limbs and muddied cabins, a father looks for his missing child
Michael McCown drove to the Hill Country when he learned of the flood. His little girl had been at Camp Mystic, among the youngest girls in the Bubble Inn cabin.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:37 PM