#bringing that boopable nose energy

[montereybayaquarium]

Well, well, well… how the otturn tables 🦐😒🦦 Shrimp Week may be over, but the content never pawses!

If you enjoyed all the shrimps, shramps, and shromps we shared last week, have you considered donating? 🥺👉👈 Not only does it help justify all the copepod chaos to our bosses, but it also benefits our conservation and education programs! That means school groups can visit the Aquarium for free, wild sea otters are rescued, rehabilitated and released, and we can champion policies that reduce plastic pollution, among other things (like feeding the otters all the shrampies they desire…)

[critical-goat]

The Brothers Animal Forms

I know animal forms are something talked about a lot, but... I also wanted to chip in my two sense on the matter <3

Also thank you to the Discord server pals for inspiring this. All chosen for fun rather than realism.

 general head canons

while they can choose what animal they turn into, it takes extra energy to maintain a form that isn’t their familiar animal

they can’t exactly how that form appears, so their appearance for that form is consistent each transformation, but not necessarily the same compared to other forms

Lucifer

His default animal form is, unsurprisingly, a peacock. He’s been known to occasionally turn into a bat or a wolf if the need arises.

His feathers are solid black and shiny and his tail feathers sport blindingly white eye stalks (if you stick him in a dark room they glow!!)

If he has to go with you while shapeshifted, he WILL park himself right on your shoulder like a cantankerous shoulder ornament. His tail feathers are always draped over your shoulder, looking like a kick ass cape and if he tucks his head around your neck just right, he could be mistaken for a weird and clunky accessory. He does eventually get to be too much for your shoulders (bc these bastards weigh like 20 pounds, its ok at first but after awhile it gets HEAVY)

Even as a bird, he has a stare that would make all but the hardiest turn tail and run and given that peacocks are dicks and prone to violence, no one would think twice about getting close. (it goes double when they realize holy shit its the freaking Avatar of Pride)

You’re going to be hard pressed to convince him to turn into anything else. His wolf form closely resembles Cerberus but don’t mention it or accuse him of loving his dog, he’ll deny everything.

If you try to convince people Lucifer is your emotional support animal, he will bite you when no one is looking. Affectionately and in a very unsexy manner.

Mammon

Default is a magpie, shiny black with a big white patch upon his chest. Sees no reason to turn into anything else. (I can see him taking a liking to ferrets just to hang off your shoulder like a floppy noodle)

Mammon refuses to NOT go with you, so he’ll sneak his little birdy butt into your bags when you go somewhere and hide out until you get somewhere he can (spy on) guard you from afar.

He’s found its a lot easier to snitch anything that catches his eye when he’s a bird, but he also doesn’t.... really have a way to distinguish bird instinct saying “oh, shiny. must keep” and “oh that’s something actually valuable” and at the end of the day he has more stuff that bird brain thought was valuable than things that are actually valuable.

Might explain why he tends to get away his thievery.

Leviathan

Itty bitty little snake!! Only alternative is Very Big snake. Bigger than a house. Could probably bite a ship in half (are we sure that’s a snake and not his true form??)

Narrow face and dark sleek scale. Longer than he is thick (wait are we still talking about snakes or- *bonk*)

Wraps himself around your neck like a scarf, and as much as he wants to hide away from prying eyes, could NEVER work up the courage to hide himself in your clothes, especially wrapping around your torso. What, are you trying to give him a heart attack or something!?

Please bring a sufficiently large enough bag for him to hide in, he can’t take all the stares.

Has the most boopable snoot. Do it. He’ll be upset if you do it in front of anyone.

Satan

Despite the current reputation of the unicorn in pop culture, there’s a reason they’re Satan’s familiars. The real ones are spiteful creatures and prone to fits of mischief.

But unicorns aren’t exactly..... inconspicuous or allowed into enclosed spaces. So he does have alternatives he often turns to instead. Go ahead and guess what he turns into...... If you guessed a cat, you are correct.

As a unicorn he’s a pale sandy color, with slender legs, hoof ‘feathering’, the traditional tufted tail, and a branching, jagged horn.

Cat Satan is rather petite, and ginger in color and the type of cat that will knock over a full glass of water for your attention. PET HIM DAMMIT. (Also has a boopable snoot, more receptive than Levi)

If you must bring him along as a cat, he will insist on trying to balance on your shoulder. Eventually gives up and settles for letting you cradle him oh so gently as you walk.

... It’s not that bad. Oh wait, is that Lucifer staring him down? Suddenly its become the best and only way to accompany you places. take that you cantankerous bastar-

Asmodeus

Scorpion bab. As much as he finds beauty in his insect familiar, they’re not for travel. Can usually be found as rabbit instead. (insert horny joke here) The prettiest little bun you’ll ever see. Has also been known to turn into a sparrow and a stag.

Tiny bun, can fit in your hands for optimal ease of carrying. Champagne colors, with cute lil droopy ears and a dark nose.

He insists you carry him with you one of two ways. On your shoulder and continuing to pet and cradle him or in a fashionable bag. No compromising on it either.

Adores the attention he gets from strangers. He is rather adorable, isn’t he? <3

Wait, Asmo stop charming people into giving you more pats you fiend.

Good luck getting untangled from all the crowding people.

Beelzebub

A fly. Has been known to turn into other bugs (mostly beetles) and not much else.

As a beetle, he’s a very bright and vibrant red color.

He’s followed you around as a fly before and it was ok for a bit.... but you keep mistaking him for a regular fly and swatting him, much to your horror. Its ok, he knows you wouldn’t have if you remembered (somehow that makes you feel worse than if he’d been upset)

Eventully he opted for the beetle instead (its not any less confusing some times but the number of swats goes down significantly)

You don’t know why, but for some reason you were possessed to bedazzle beetle Beel exactly once. He came out so very pretty. You even managed to tie a ribbon on one of his atennae. Very pretty indeed. You still have pictures of the incident.

Beel was a very good sport about it.

Belphegor

Cow man. He refuses to turn into anything else. Too much effort. Once he turns into a cow, you’ll have a cow on your hands for quite some time, finding that he doesn’t care enough to turn back just yet.

Fuzzy cow, very long fur, droopy ears, and big soulful eyes. Wicked dangerous horn, though. He’s tried to trample Lucifer a large handful of times, Diavolo at least twice, and tried to gore Satan once. (Satan won that battle and he decided never again)

You’re not getting him to go anywhere. Even if he could be convinced to physically moce somewhere, its not like anyone is gonna let a whole cow in.

And so, for a great many reasons, cow Belphie happens very rarely

He makes for a wonderful pillow though.

[bloojayoolie]

Being Alone, Cats, and Children: Id 31705, Neutered 1.5 Yrs., 42 lbs Manhattan ACC disappointed Purry dreams of a f amily to love him... ****TO BE KILLED 8/10/18**** RETURNED :( 07/25/18 (was adopted 07/07/18) “Hashtag approached the assessor and stayed close by, seeking comfort” and “Hashtag allowed the counselor to pet him and he would place his body on her leg and move closer to her when she moved away” And those two lines sum up Hashtag’s entire life. His parent said they are moving out of the country after having had this sweet boy only one year abandoning him to his fate. Good Riddance we say, because Hashtag deserves so much more. He seems so lost, wanting to play with the volunteers one minute then wanting to snuggle with them the next as if he is not sure that by having a brief zoomie it may not have been the right thing to please them. There is a shy, hurt, timidity about him. We are getting the feeling that this little boy was probably reprimanded quite a bit from his “high achiever” parent, because the volunteers say that he was afraid to get up on the bench with them, looking timid after he did his business as if his mom was standing over him berating him for not being perfect right out of the puppyhood gate. The owner claimed that she paid a lot of money for him and that he was a boxer / bulldog purebred (???), but if she was expecting him to blossom into a massive bulldog, then this poor boy is probably used to never living up to her grandiose expectations. We are not sure whose heart is more shattered, his or ours, because underneath those eyes that want only, just for once, to be told he did a “good job” is a puppy who is playful, happy, and only wanting to be loved. We really love Hashtag, and we are hoping that his future hashtags will be #love, #family, #happiness. Will you take him in? PRIVATE MESSAGE our page or email us at MustLoveDogsNYC@gmail.com if you can foster or adopt sweet baby boy Hashtag. A volunteer writes: #OMG. I am totally #inlove. With a 1 year-old #cutie, so #delicious, and #sweet, and holy moly will you just look at those #TEEFS! One year-old Hashtag is truly what Instagram dreams are made of with his gorgeous merle coat, sweet cotton bunny tail, and a face only everyone and their mother could love. Yes, one look at that precious #underbite, and that infinitely #boopable nose, has me feeling all #swoon and #heartsineyeballs, and woozy and dizzy with love. But though Hashtag may be the ultimate #tot or #dogoftheday, he's still a bit shy when it comes to strangers, needing a phew moments to let his light shine. But once he's comfortable, get ready for the ultimate #instamood, as he wiggles his way up next to you, or excitedly brings you a stuffy toy, or simply throws his paws up on your lap setting the scene for the perfect #selfie. Hashtag is a nice walker who's affectionate and playful once comfortable, and would do best with an experienced family who can help build his #confidence and ensure that he always has his #smile. #tbt, #fbf, every day will be special with delightful Hashtag by your side. One guaranteed to fill your heart (and feed!) #forever. Hashtag is waiting in adoptions at Manhattan ACC. VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OOSwoS7BLzk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyNlqXLHzC8 HASHTAG is adorable and perfect! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TlqyKsKJ-0&feature=youtu.be HASHTAG, ID # 31705, @ 1.6 Years Old, 42 lbs. Staten Island ACC (was Manhattan Acc before), Medium Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle / White, Neutered Male Returned / on DOH Hold (Reason not known yet) Intake Date: 07/25/18 ---------------------------------------------------- NOTES FIRST STAY / Intake 06/19/18 (was adopted 07/07/18) HASHTAG, ID # 31705, @ 1.6 Years Old, 42 lbs. Staten Island ACC (was Manhattan acc before), Medium Mixed Breed, Brown Brindle / White, Neutered Male Owner Surrender Reason: Moving out of the country Shelter Assessment Rating: Experienced Home (suitable for a family with previous dog experience) Intake Behavior Rating: INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 6/19/2018: Upon intake, Hashtag retreated when counselor tried to place the leash on him. The counselor knelt down to be at his eye level and Hashtag allowed her to place the leash on him. Once his harness was off, Hashtag panicked and tried to break free of the leash around his neck. Hashtag was quickly taken to his kennel and he allowed the counselor to pick him up and place him inside. After about 10 minutes, Hashtag allowed the counselor to place the leash on him and he walked well on the leash close to the counselor's leg. Hashtag allowed the counselor to pet him and he would place his body on her leg and move closer to her when she moved away. OWNER SURRENDER NOTES – BASIC INFORMATION: Hashtag is 1 1/2 year old male brown brindle and white medium mixed breed dog. Hashtag has lived with previous owner since he was a puppy and was bought at a pet shop. Hashtag previously lived with 4 adults. Hashtag will bark at strangers and keeps his distance. Hashtag will allow strangers to approach him and pet him. Hashtag has previously interacted with children aged 3 and 4 years old. Hashtag is described as friendly and playful. Hashtag has only interacted with dogs while on his walks. Hashtag approaches other dogs and is friendly and excited. Hashtag has never interacted with cats. Hashtag's previous owner has never tried to touch his food or bowl while he is eating. Hashtag will growl if a treat, toy or object is taken away from him. Hashtag has never bitten another animal or human. Hashtag is not housetrained. He has a high energy level. Hashtag is not bothered by loud noises, storms or fireworks. Hashtag is friendly when being bathed. Hashtag has never had his nails trimmed. Hastag is not bothered when an unfamiliar approaches his owner or a family member. Hashtag has had a medical issue. He has had a rash around his body for the past two weeks. For a New Family to Know: Hashtag is a friendly, confident, and independent dog. When at home, Hashtag will follow you around and likes to be in the same room as you. Hashtag was kept as a mostly indoors dog and was fed dry food three times a day. Hashtag is not house trained and will have accidents around the house every day. When taken for walks, Hashtag will pull on the leash. Hashtag has never been walked off the leash. SHELTER ASSESSMENT – DATE OF ASSESSMENT, 6/20/2018: Look: 2. Dog's eyes are averted, body posture is stiff and fearful, tail is low and not moving. Dog allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity: 2. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, tail is between legs, body stiff, mouth closed, lip long, ears likely back, may lip lick. Tag: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body soft. Paw squeeze 1: 1. Dog gently pulls back his/her paw. Paw squeeze 2: 2. Dog quickly pull back. Flank squeeze 1: Item m not conducted Flank squeeze 2: Item not conducted Toy: 1. Minimal interest in toy, dog may smell or lick, then turns away. Summary: Hashtag approached the assessor and stayed close by, seeking comfort. He appeared fearful in the assessment room, having a tense body. He warmed up during the assessment and allowed all handling. DOGGY PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Summary (1): 6/20: When introduced off leash to the female greeter dog, Hashtag appears slightly fearful but does allow approach and sniff. Summary (2): 6/21: Hashtag keeps only to himself in a group of male and female dogs. Summary (3): 6/22-24: Hashtag keeps mostly to himself. INTAKE BEHAVIOR, Date of intake, 19-Jun-2018: Hashtag retreated at first and panicked when leashed. He allowed handling. ENERGY LEVEL: Hastag is described as having a high level of activity. We recommend long-lasting chews, food puzzles, and hide-and-seek games, in additional to physical exercise, to positively direct his energy and enthusiasm. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Behavior Asilomar, TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No young children (under 5) Recommendations comments: No young children: Due to resource guarding noted in his previous home, as well as fearful behavior that was noted around new people, we recommend a home without young children. Older, gentle children should have an in-depth interaction prior to adoption. Potential challenges: House soiling, Resource guarding, Fearful Potential challenges comments: House soiling: Hashtag is noted to have accidents in the house, and will likely need guidance with house training. We recommend positive reinforcement, reward-based training only. Resource guarding: Hashtag is reported to growl if treats, toys, or objects are taken from him. We recommend that Hashtag be left alone while eating, and that food guarding behavior modification steps (available at ASPCApro.org) be utilized if this behavior is problematic in his future home. Nothing should ever be taken directly out of Hashtag's mouth, and any time something is removed he should be rewarded with a high value treat or toy. He should be taught the "drop" cue and trade-up games. Fearful: Hastag is reported to be fearful of new people and hide from them, needing time to warm up. He has also displayed this behavior at the care center. It is important to always go slow and give Hashtag the option to walk away from any social interaction. Hashtag should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Hashtag’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Hashtag would do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. MEDICAL NOTES: Vet Notes: 10:55 AM, 6/22/2018. DVM Intake Exam. Estimated age: ~1.5yrs based on HX and PE. Microchip noted on Intake? scanned negative by LVT on intake. MC placed on intake. History : surrendered by O due to inability to care for P and destructive behavior in the home. Subjective / Observed Behavior - BAR, Tense body with tail tucked during exam. Trying to flee, whale eyed, swinging head around when muzzle placed. Did not progress to aggression. Evidence of Cruelty seen - none Evidence of Trauma seen - none Objective: BCS 5/9, EENT: Eyes clear, ears have mild yellow exudate, AU; no nasal or ocular discharge noted. Oral Exam: dc 1/5 -- unable to fully evaluate due to muzzle in place. PLN: No enlargements noted. H/L: No murmur ausculted; CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic. ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated. U/G: neutered male. MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat; multifocal erythema with 2-3 pustules along the ventral abdominal region. CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities. Rectal: grossly normal. Assessment: superficial pyoderma, otitis externa, dental calculus, fear / anxiety. Prognosis: good. Plan: ear cleaning, claro otic, simplicef 100mg tablet PO q24h x 10 days. trazodone 100mg tablet -- give 1 tablet PO q12h x 7 days. SURGERY: already neutered * TO FOSTER OR ADOPT * If you would like to adopt a dog on our “To Be Killed” list, and you CAN get to the shelter in person to complete the adoption process *within 48 hours of reserve*, you can reserve the dog online until noon on the day they are scheduled to die. We have provided the Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan information below. Adoption hours at these facilities is Noon – 8:00 p.m. (6:30 on weekends) HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! *PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! ** STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) nycacc.org HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU *CANNOT* GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.