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Shannon 🦖
@shannonstypula.bsky.social
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Certified Silly Goose.
Here for small artists, science, cats, wildlife, reptiles, books, and disability friends.
Uncivil Engineer who supports equitable transportation.
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Chloe and her sunbeam for #caturday taxes.
A close photo of a mostly white cat laying on her side in the sunshine, with her eyes closed. She is on top of a orangey-brown wooden floor with her back against a glass door. Through the door, various garden flowers and tree are visible. So is a cloud-free blue sky. Of particular note, the sunbeams are shining through her ears, turning them a delightful shade of pink.
September 13, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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Animal Kingdom. Attached is a photo of the hint text from Steve Barrett's Field Guide (6th edition 2013)
Text that reads "Hint 100: Near Tamu Tamu Refreshments, on the walkway that connects Africa and Asia, a small utility cover and the pebbles adjacent to it form a classic Mickey. Here, the utility cover has the letter 'S' in the middle."
August 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I'm not sure if these are available in your country, but I used them for my cat. Other options are finding out if the medication can be coated to hide the taste. Or you might need to force her to swallow by throwing it down her throat. That sounds scary but there are YouTube tutorials to teach you.
A screenshot of Feline Greenies Pill Pockets
August 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Welcome Home!
A grid with four photos from Walt Disney World. 1: the sign for Shark Reef, a defuct experience at Typhoon Lagoon. 2: a hidden Mickey consisting of stones around a sewer manhole cover. 3: a pastry known as school bread from the EPCOT Norway Pavilion 4: a ride sign the reads "Jingle Cruise" which is the Christmas overlay of the Jungle Cruise attraction.
August 15, 2025 at 11:19 PM
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Chloe is tired but willing to show up for Caturday.
A mostly white calico cat is curled up asleep on a green couch. Her dark tail is wrapped around her.
June 1, 2025 at 2:50 AM
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At 5'2", I have a hard time finding canes that are short enough. Proper height with a sturdy but comfortable grip are my favorite features. I also rig up a leash system to "hold" it on my wrist for when I need wash my hands. I've never seen an aftermarket accessory like that, so I made on.
A photo of a teal cane with a makeshift leash. A stretchy telephone cord bracelet is attached to the black handstrap.
May 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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We got this free swamp oak from our local Subaru dealer. I feel like I know how to care for the car my than this tree but she's got tons of friends here.
A 24" tall stick of a sapling sits in a small black pot. A wide, sloping yard is visible in the background.
April 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Chloe was quite impressed with tonight's episode of "Secrets of the Octopus." Maybe she did learn something from attending squid class with @sarahmackattack.bsky.social last Fall.
A mostly white calico cat sits facing a large television displaying an octopus. The cat is intently focused on the octopus. A mostly white calico cat sits facing a large television displaying an octopus. The cat is intently focused on the octopus.
April 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Chloe present herself for show and tell.
A mostly white calico cat stares directly at the camera. She is partially wrapped in a white and green blanket while laying stretched out on a couch. She is cozy and you are jealous.
March 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Another Caturday in the books.
A mostly white calico cat sits upright on a wooden floor. She looks directly at the camera. In the foreground is a tiny yellow caution sign with the words "Caution Cat Vomit" and a silhouette of an arched black cat. The vomit in question has already been cleaned away.
March 2, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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My girls from last year! 🖤
Two cats sit on a wooden floor, looking up at the camera. One cat is small and all black. The other cat is a mostly white calico. The cat owner is not visible but she is holding shredded chicken. Both cats have overwhelming looks of longing on their faces.
February 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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My sincere condolences, Kiki.
Image of a poem by Donna AshWorth entiled Paw Print On Your Heart If you have a paw print on your heart you know of brave love loving something you know must go too soon this best friend you found without words or common ground learning to speak with cuddles and soft sounds goes around too fast it cannot last yet the paw prints they leave on our hearts stay forever their soul like a tattoo indelibly treasured to do this once is to know true joy to do this twice is to know true courage to do it again and again and again is to show what brave love is
February 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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Chloe is trying to call Batman.
A mostly white calico sitting loaf-style on a tan carpet. She is half in sunlight and half in shadow. The shadow she casts looks like batman.
February 3, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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This is Chloe. She is contractually obligated to be offered the best seat in the house.
A mostly white cat with small calico head patches sits on multiple blankets and cushions stacked on an ottoman. She has one paw outstretched and looks directly at the camera.
January 27, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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It's Caturday and I have an emotional support cat for you.
A mostly white cat with a few calico spots is curled on her side. She lays on a tan sisal rug which is on top of a mid-tone wood floor. She is positioned in front of an open front door with bright sunlight streaming in. The shadow of a bird window sticker can be seen. She understands nothing of politics and is very pleased with her lifestyle.
January 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
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Happy Birthday!
Grimalditeuthis invites you the her puppet show.
A quick pencil sketch on lined paper. Subject is a large, pale squid poking out from behind a wooden puppet booth. The puppet is actually the end of one of her tentacles.
January 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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It's not Christmas until the baby monorail and the latest version of Mr. Honk Honk are nestled under the tree. Everyone wishes for more for public transit!
A close up of the underneath portion of an artificial Christmas tree. There is a fluffy white and grazy tree skirt on the floor. A small white model of the Walt Disney World monorail car sits on the left. A plushy blue, grey, and red Amtrak train sits on the right.
December 23, 2024 at 2:01 AM
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Chloe let's the tree go unharmed but she cannot abide the presence of present paper. It must be destroyed.
A mostly white calico cat sits on a soft-sided dark green wrapping paper holder. Her front legs are extended in an active scratching pose. A Christmas tree, bookshelves, and living room furniture is in the background.
December 13, 2024 at 1:46 AM
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POV: It's Monday, but you're a cat with zero understanding of the concepts of employment and mortgages.
The upper body of a mostly white cat with calico head spots takes up the frame. Cat is wrapped in a blanket made of white sherpa and dark green microfiber. She has not a care in the world and will be going back to sleep immediately.
December 9, 2024 at 12:02 PM
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The 2024 Christmas Dinosaur Census results came in at 17. Clearly, the herd has room for growth.
A colorful assortment of dinosaur-themed ornaments sits on a blue patterned carpet. The dinosaurs include several glittery ones, several felt-soft toy ones, the T-rex from Jurassic Park, Rex from Toy Story and a marshmallow-snowman holding a green brontosaurus. The base of a christmas tree and the tree skirt is in the background.
December 1, 2024 at 12:36 AM
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This was Rue. She weighed less than 6 pounds. She had outstanding warrents for her crimes against vet techs at two clinics. Needed multiple sedatives every visit but was an absolute sweetheart to anyone else.
Crossed over last month.
A small black cat faces the camera with her front paws splayed out. Her eyes are wide and have cloudy cataracts with only a slight ring of yellow.She lays on a beige carpet and gives the impression of playfulness.
November 20, 2024 at 2:21 AM
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As payment of the cat tax, I present Chloe and her endless supply of Chewy box packing paper.
A predominantly white calico cat looks at the camera with a wide-eyed expression while she lays on several pieces of brown packing paper.
November 18, 2024 at 10:44 PM