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A Gassy Roomate

Based on: ​​https://at.tumblr.com/imagineyourgassyotp2/imagine-person-a-of-your-otp-is-apartment-hunting/yktjrcnuqeud

Kevin: 24 (He/They)

Saige: 25 (They/Them)

I stared at the computer screen, scrolling from webpage to webpage. I need an apartment rather quickly. I got a job as a writer for a Pop Culture website. Right now I live with my parents, sure it’s fine but the commute to the office is pretty long, and I need somewhere closer. So, I’ve been spending the past few days looking for apartment listings or roommate offers. So far the apartments have either been too small, not have enough light, and definitely have no room for a goat let alone a dog. I keep scrolling and scrolling when suddenly I see an offer that feels too good to be true. 

Hello! Looking for a roommate to cover 10% of the rent. I will cover the rest of the $1,217 rent and as I work from home I will be able to make any meals to accommodate your living experience. I have a slight medical condition, I am willing to go into more detail about it during our face to face visit. 

If you are interested please send an email through the contact button on top, include “Roommate” in your subject line. 

Saige

The images Saige included of the apartment are amazing. It looks really spacious and Saige has good taste in furniture. The bedroom that they show looks really nice, I think I can feel comfortable here. What’s the worst that can happen? I always send my location to my parents, you know, just in case I go missing. So I decide to send Saige an email.

Hi! My name is Kevin. I saw your roommate offer and I am willing to meet up to see the place and talk to you. 

I write some more letting them know about my job and how much I make. A minute after I send the email, Saige responds. They let me know what time we can meet later today, which works out really well for me since I have nothing else to do today. 

I got out of the train and walked over to Saige’s building. Their apartment is on the second floor and so far everything seems pretty good, no complaints from me. Knock on the door and Saige greets me when they open it. “Hey nice to meet you face to face, come on in” I enter the apartment and it’s as amazing as I thought it’d be. “Wow it’s really nice” I say, smiling afterwards. “Heh, thanks. I tried my best. Of course if you decide to move in, you can add whatever you want. Unless it’s like an animal head. I draw the line there.” “Haha don’t worry, I don’t like that kind of stuff.” “Great! Follow me and I’ll show you your room. Over there is my bedroom and the bathroom is right across the hall from you.” This is great!” The room is pretty spacious, and it shouldn’t be too hard to bring whatever I need over. We walk over to the living room and sit on the couch, past the living room I can see the kitchen, it looks pretty big as well. “So Kevin, what do you think?” “I think this is all pretty great. I mean this apartment is big and spacious. It’s close to the subway-” as I talk I see Saige shifting in his seat, and they look uncomfortable, “- You seem really great. The building is clean. I have a few questions, are there any bugs that sneak in?” “Ahh no, no bugs” “Great! How noisy are the neighbors?” “They’re great, just great.” “Awesome! Okay so, in the post you said that you’re willing to go into your medical condition.” Before Saige could answer we were greeted with a noise that a lot of us are familiar with.

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Saige instantly goes red. “Oh my gosh I’m so so sorry” I fan the air in front of me and laugh. “No no it’s fine, that was good. My uncle would be jealous!” Saige gets up and opens a window. “Okay so, my slight medical condition is that I have chronic gas, well I’ll go more into it. It’s like related to how my insides work. I used to have a lot of cramps and stuff you don’t want to hear about, but now because I’ve been adjusting my diet and the food I make has let me survive this long. So-” they stop and hold up a finger and lean to the left.

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“-All I have now is gas. Which I totally get if you don’t want to move in with me because of that. I’ve lost so many roommates because of my farts.” I looked back at him. “That’s it? You just fart a lot?” “Yeah pretty much.” “I don’t mind it that much. They don’t smell that bad and I can be gassy depending on what I eat. So I don’t think I have a reason to worry.” “You really don’t mind it?” “Of course not.” “So will you be thinking of moving in?” “Yes! I’m happy to move in.” “Great, we can sign the lease tomorrow and you can move in after that” “That sounds great. Thank you so much” We stand up and shake hands and I go on my way.

-1 Week Later-

A week has gone by since I saw Saige’s apartment and signed the lease. I’ve moved in little by little and have put up most of my things and gotten a dresser for my clothes. I have a box of some pictures I want to put up but there’s no rush. Tonight is my first night in the apartment. I'm kind of nervous, but Saige is making dinner for us. After changing into my pajamas, I walk to the kitchen.

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“Hungry?” Saige said not bringing the fart to attention. “Yeah, the food smells good. What is it?” I ask.

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“Some roasted veggies, salmon, and some white rice. I hope you like it.” “I’m sure I will.” Ever since I moved in, Saige has been farting. It’s true that they do fart more than another person, but thankfully the smell isn’t so bad. The smell of the food they’re cooking greatly overpowers the stench of their gas. I haven’t farted in front of them yet but they don’t seem to mind. “Here, tell me if the rice is done.” they say handing me a spoonful. As soon as I taste it, the rice tastes so wonderful. I’m not sure how they did it, but the rice is different from any other type of rice I’ve eaten before. “It’s amazing. I think it’s perfect.” “Great! I’m glad to hear that.” They turn off the stove for the rice and check in the oven. 

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“Okay, just a little bit more for the veggies and salmon to be done. Then we can eat.” they say as we walk over by the sink. “So Kevin, how do you like it so far?” they ask me, smiling. “Really great. I feel really comfortable here” I respond. As if to accentuate my point, I feel gas heading on out.

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“Hey nice! You finally let one rip!” “I told you I was feeling comfortable.” “I guess it’ll take you some time to match up to mine.” We laugh after they say that. Saige walks over to the oven, turns it off, and pulls out the veggies and the salmon. “Alright food is done, sit down at the table and I’ll serve you.” I sit at the table and watch Saige serve us food. We eat together and talk about what we want to do later, we settle on a movie night. We also set some ground rules about farting at the table. We agreed that it’s alright to fart at the table, unless the other person’s mouth is open and unless people are at the table with us.

Saige and I moved to the living room, sitting next to each other on the couch, resting our legs on foot rests. Saige put on ‘Scooby Doo and the Cyber Chase’, I haven’t seen the movie in a while but it’s a fun watch.

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“Sorry about that, my food makes me gassier��� they say.

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“If it gets to you, you can open a window.” “It’s no problem.” As we sit and watch the movie, Saige lets out a couple more farts, my stomach rumbles.

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Woah, that was bigger than my usual ones! “Nice one man!” Saige says, extending their hand towards me. I high five him back. “Thanks”

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“Guess I’m gassy today haha” “Oh no, is my food having an affect on you.” “Probably not. Must be a mix of my emotions, and so what if it does. That just means I can keep up with you now.” I smile at them. They smile back and then lean to the side and let out another fart.

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“Oh that’s great! I was nervous that you were going to move out.” “Oh no I wouldn’t, not for a little farting. You know it’s great that at my job we have our own cubicles, so there’s no worry about anyone walking into my farts. I mean the amount you fart is nothing compared to the gas from my boss. Phew! He must let rip like 10 a minute. I think it’s all the protein powder he intakes” I say before laughing. I lean to my right and let out another fart.

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“That was a good one Kevin!” they hold up a finger

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Three farts in quick succession! “You have a talent Saige!” “Heh thanks! I’ve been thinking about heading to the gym more. Let me know what protein powder your boss gets so we can beat him at his own game.” I lean forward slightly

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“Will do! You’re pretty muscular Saige. Anyone would love to have a body like yours” “Ha thanks! You have a good body yourself. At least you don’t have my gas!” they say winking afterwards. I blush a little. Saige lifts their leg slightly.

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We spend the rest of the movie ripping farts when we need to. They put their arm around me, and I put my head on their chest. I really like Saige, they make me feel safe. I’m glad to be their roommate. 

Once the movie ends we head to our rooms to call it a night. I let Saige use the bathroom first, I can see them brushing their teeth.

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When they’re done in there, I head in and brush my teeth. I can hear Saige farting in their room. I head back to my room, once I do Saige pokes their head in. “Hey, just wanna say goodnight. Oh and if you wake up before me tomorrow, the pots and pans are in the oven.” “Thanks. Night Saige.” Saige turns around but stands in place.

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“That’s my goodnight kiss.” they say before heading off to bed. I laugh and close my door.

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Ha..the food did a number on me for sure. I grab my phone and see that I have a text from my boss. “Kevin! Don’t come in tomorrow, we’re doing an online day. Sorry for the inconvenience, take care!” As I get done reading this, I hear Saige farting in their room.

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Tomorrow is going to be a fun day.

[he-i-mean-they]

Tldr; i need help affording end of life care for one of my dogs. you can help by sharing this post and donating what you’re able to (more info below image). thank you <3

(image description; a red dog with pointed ears is resting his head on the lap of his owner and looking in to the camera)

one of my dogs has been sick recently and when we took him to the vet we found out that it’s a lot worse than we realized. within the last month he’s accumulated fluid in his abdomen and chest from a mass in his liver. we tested his stool + urine, did blood work + x rays, and scheduled an ultrasound to see if there’s any chance of it being operable. they drained over 350ml of fluid from his abdomen and put him on a diuretic + pain meds to help keep him comfortable. we won’t know for certain until after he has an ultrasound but the prognosis isn’t very good either way. it’s very likely that he’ll continue to fill up with fluid until he goes in to organ failure from the masses and we were told he only has a few months left.

I’m trying to be strong for him and give him the best chance that we can but it will require some serious intervention and management. We’re adjusting his diet and adding some supplements along with his meds and praying that it buys him more time. Even if they are able to operate there’s still a good chance that it could grow back…

But I’m holding out hope for his recovery and asking for all of the help that i can get. We have a shih tzhu that’s older than him and we were able to get her heart condition stabilized so much that she went from being a candidate for euthanasia to having a normal sized heart (it was so enlarged when we got her that it was pushing her trachea out of place), no murmur, and is very well managed with meds. I’ve depended on Vin for so much and for so long that he will always be a part of my life.

I’m just asking for any help that we can get. We’re in the process of filing for bankruptcy so we don’t have any credit cards to fall back on. We’re supported by my husbands single income as I struggle to find a part time job that can accommodate my disability. We were able to get a discount on our last visit because we receive food assistance but it still came to just under $400 ($381 to be exact). It’s a good deal for the amount of services that we received but it’s money that we were setting aside for rent.

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Our next visit is going to cost a little bit more than our last as the ultrasound is from a team that travels to the clinic. We were quoted around $412 for the next visit but it may be more if he needs fluid drained again… not counting prescription food, meds, or supplements, we’re already down over $800+ and that’s just for diagnostics and early stages of treatment.

It’s an embarrassing position to be in but the reality is that I’m struggling to keep up as it is. I really appreciate anyone who shares this post and/or donates to help us cover the costs of his medical expenses. I’ll make sure to update if I’m able to find a job, especially if I can get in at a clinic for discounted treatment (I have a history of vet assisting)

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Ways you can help;

1. Share this post !

i totally understand if you aren’t able to give any money and i don’t want you to feel obligated to. sharing does help even if you don’t have a lot of followers

2. you can donate money for Vin’s recovery in the following ways;

- Paypal @ ReyOfTheLight

- Venmo @ rey-fillback

- cashapp $reyfillback

[declaweddisabledpurebred]

Bowie & Xander [Original Post]

Bowie: Senior (16 Years) | Spayed Female | Domestic Longhair

Xander: Senior (13 Years) | Neutered Male | Domestic Shorthair

Bowie and Xander are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

Bowie and Xander would do best in a home without small children.

Xander has a history of urinary obstruction and is on a canned food only diet.

Xander has chronic pancreatitis but no recent flare-up’s.

Bowie has an autoimmune condition called pemphigus foliaceous and is on medication daily.

Available In: Edmonton, Alberta (Canada) [ARTS Senior Animal Rescue]

Meeko & Marge [Original Post]

Meeko: Senior (15 Years) | Neutered Male | Domestic Shorthair

Marge: Senior (10 Years) | Spayed Female | Domestic Shorthair

Meeko and Marge are a bonded pair and must be adopted together.

Meeko has renal disease (stage 2).

Marge is overweight and is on a weight loss diet.

Meeko & Marge would do best in a home without dogs.

Available In: Calgary, Alberta (Canada) [ARTS Senior Animal Rescue]

Posted on March 27th 2024

[moonlight26posts-blog]

In Baltimore City, MD: Emaciated dog with BCS of 1/9 found living outside in yard with no shelter or food/water - BARCS, Baltimore MD

- Rescue Needed -

Hoagie- 10 months, unaltered male, 28lbs

Sweet lil' 10-month-old 'Hoagie' was brought to BARCS by Animal Control after being found living outside in someone's yard with no shelter or access to food or water.

Despite this, Hoagie has been an incredibly sweet and affectionate boy. Although, based on his appearance, you might assume that Hoagie wouldn't trust humans, especially strangers, but this is far from the case- Hoagie LOVES making new friends.

Upon examination, our vets noted that Hoagie is emaciated with a body condition score of only 1/9. He has obvious loss of muscle mass, no discernible body fat, and all of his bony prominences (ribs, spine, pelvic bones) are clearly visible from a distance. He has been started on a strict refeeding diet in order to gain weight back safely, and a full medical summary can be provided upon request.

Hoagie will be available for rescue pick-up on 2/11, and due to his poor condition, we would love to find placement for him ASAP.

Please let us know if your organization can help!

Thank you,

The BARCS Rescue Team

Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) ​New Address! 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. Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, Inc. (BARCS) | 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225

[songmingisthighs]

atinytwt is so stupid and toxic oh my god i just saw someone "shading" kq for jongho ???? like okay let me put down my points

a. we don't actually know how they decide to let or allow jongho to only receive injections and medication. jongho's condition was explained by an indonesian orthopedic surgeon who said that NORMALLY injection and medication COULD aid and alleviate the pain but considering jongho's occupation and activity (i.e. dancing), recurrence is expected and it needed a more permanent solution. also, jongho is a grown ass adult, let's not baby him too much (despite me wanna go goochie goochie goo and tuck him into bed with warm milk and cookies) and think that jongho is incapable of making a huge decision for his own health no matter the consequence

b. "kq put them in crazy schedules" it's literally the pitfalls of being idols my ghawd do you want them to not tour and expand their reach and just sit pretty with one comeback a year ??? sure, they could do that but they'll need money to get better production quality like you buying one album per comeback or one album per version is not enough to even cover the shoe budget, do you think those things are cheap ??? considering album sales are not pure as it's separated as distributor and company and from the company's cuts, it's further broken down and ateez will only get a sliver if any, they have to depend on miscelaneous schedules like radio, tv shows, joint concerts, festivals, etc. And no it's not unfair because there are calculations put in place and no matter what you do, the cuts will never be enough but at least from what we see, ateez is living rather well

c. compared to the big 4 (ion even wanna get into TS, cube, mld, mbk, etc. bc yuck) kq is a far better situation for ateez and xikers. like we haven't heard much from xikers, but we know that ateez praises kq. hongjoong even said that kq's ceo goes everywhere with them on tour (hj said this on the singapore concert) except for the show in manila bc he had a prior engagement. and dude, the gifts the ceo gave ateez and the fact that kq didn't put ateez on diets they don't want and how the staff interacts with ateez and ateez with the staff. idk, i've only been seeing green flags so far. ofc no one is perfect but again, compared to jyp who made momo eat only ice cubes to achieve her target weight so she can debut, or shoving all of seventeen in one tiny ass dorm that didn't seem like there were any blankets around during pre-debut, or putting the members on a leash and treating them like dogs like infinite, i actually love kq. I've liked kpop for over a decade now, since i was like in 5th grade and i've truly never seen a happier group than ateez.

is there a way to not read stupid ass posts on twt or x or wtv and just save pictures from there ??? really i have low tolerance in stupidity bc i have to deal with my own on a daily basis

[jesslovesboats]

Hi Jess, I have a Karluk question for you! What exactly was wrong with the expedition's supply of pemmican? Wikipedia says Stefansson said it was a lack of fat, but Niven's book describes the disease as coming from too much fat and protein. Are there any clear answers as to what actually made it faulty?

Hi! This is a great question, and I wanted to do a little research before I responded to make sure I got the details right.

First, what exactly is pemmican? It's one of the staple foods of polar exploration, a nutritionally balanced combination of dried meat, fat, and sometimes a small amount of carbohydrates. It's easy to transport, calorie dense, can be formulated to feed men or dogs, and doesn't spoil easily, making it ideal for long voyages. Indigenous peoples were making and using pemmican for centuries before the Europeans "discovered" it.

With this in mind, I looked at the two competing claims you mentioned. First, I found the citation in the Wikipedia article, and since I have Stef's (ridiculous) book The Friendly Arctic, I double checked it. The quote is accurate, but there's some missing context. In this passage, he was actually talking about pemmican that was specifically formulated for dogs! There was dog pemmican and man pemmican (and confusingly enough, the Karluk also had 2 different kinds of man pemmican-- more on that later). In the passage below you can see that Stef is complaining about the dog pemmican being deficient in fat, and how he claims it affected dog performance.

(In general, though, it's important to note that Stef had a... tenuous relationship with the truth. I would fact check anything he said as a matter of principle.)

To examine Niven's claim, I called in the big guns, by which I mean I consulted with an actual expert with their Ph.D. in all things polar and a special interest in Stef's shenanigans! They are on tumblr, but I'm not sure if they're OK being tagged, so I will just thank them anonymously for their help 🥰 Anyway, between the two of us, we were unable to find any studies specifically examining the relationship between pemmican (faulty or otherwise) and nephritis, a kidney disease diagnosed by the doctor who examined the Karluk survivors. To the best of our knowledge, no testing was ever done on the bodies of the deceased, but since the symptoms of the survivors lined up with the symptoms of nephritis, there's no compelling reason to doubt this diagnosis.

So how do we know the pemmican caused the nephritis? Officially, we don't! However, we have a LOT of evidence indicating that it did. Niven does a great job documenting all of this in The Ice Master. We know that people have been surviving on pemmican in the Arctic for centuries without developing nephritis. We know that in order to be a nutritionally balanced survival food, pemmican needs to have a specific ratio of protein to fat. We know that Stef did not personally oversee the production of his pemmican, as some previous expedition leaders had done (which is especially hilarious considering that later in his career he would conduct some disastrous experiments involving feeding pemmican to United States troops, so clearly he had an interest in the stuff). We know he did not submit it to purity testing to ensure that it was safe and nutritionally balanced because he was in too much of a hurry. We know that the men strongly preferred the Hudson's Bay brand of pemmican over the Underwood brand because the Underwood brand made them ill, and they reached a point where they couldn't choke down any more of it, even though they were starving. We know that high fat and/or protein diets without carbohydrates can be very bad for your kidneys, especially if you have other preexisting medical conditions (like, for example, a weakened immune system due to exposure and starvation and stress).

I am not a doctor and I do not play one on the Internet, but if I had to guess, I would say there was a problem with the Underwood pemmican, most likely that the fat to protein ratio was off or it was somehow contaminated. This is also the conclusion that Niven reached, and her research for this book was impeccable, so I have no reason to doubt her! We will, of course, never know with complete certainty what caused the nephritis, but the men clearly thought it was the pemmican, and I believe them.

I'm sure this is WAY more than you ever wanted to know about pemmican, but if you want to know more, I can hook you up with some more sources! If you're interested in polar foods in general, check out Hoosh by Jason C. Anthony, which focuses specifically on Antarctica, but there's definitely some overlap with the Arctic! And I hope this helps!

[dreamcast641]

SCP OC: DMITRY VASILIJ MAKAROV

My boy is having a bio too finally! He is even older than claire when it comes to when I created him (2016) and he went through a lot as well. This bio will not be completely done either but otherwise I hope you like him as well. Please reminder that Dmitry is NOT a good character and It'll explain why while you read ----------------------------------------------------------------- GENERAL INFORMATIONS:

Full Name: Dmitry Vasilij Makarov Aliases/nicknames: None Age: 26-30 years old Gender: Male Pronouns: He/him Sexual orientation: Aromantic and Asexual (AroAce) Date of birth: november 2nd Place of birth: Unknown but it's somewhere in the USA Current residence: site 5c Nationality: American with slavic origins Spoken Languages: American English (main), Russian ( ONLY with his dad) , American sign language (ASL) and braille Affiliations/organizations: SCP foundation Occupation: Medical department operating as psychiatrist and researcher, specialized in oneirology. Works sometimes along with the omicron rho (the dream team) and ISD (internal security department) agent. -------------------------------------------------------------

APPEARANCE

BUILD: Skinny/slender

— Dmitry is a man of impressive height, he reaches almost two meters but unfortunately he is really thin and manages to hide it well thanks to the clothes he wears.

— Dmitry doesn't take much care of his image and his being very busy often distracts him from having a correct diet. He doesn't eat often and if he does he doesn't get enough protein. it is Claire who reminds him to eat, often making time to prepare his meals.

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SCARS: acid burn scar all over his right side of the face

— Dmitry has a large, visible burn scar on his face and the contrast with his naturally pale skin makes it stand out even more.

— it's been years since the incident, yet he still can't fully talk about it. too many bad memories are linked to his scar and he usually avoids mirrors so as not to see his reflection in them.

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VOICE: Cold and low

— Dmitry speaks slow, his voice seems monotonous

— His voice seems to have no soul. It is cold and emotionless. -------

EYES: Purple/pinkish and blinded

— His left eye looks purple, closer to a purplish while the right one completely destroyed by the acid.

— If before he had difficulty seeing, now he can be considered almost blind and his eyes are the reason he is learning braille. His right eye is completely destroyed by the acid, the iris is opaque and the sclera is red. The remaining eye of him is not the best, the iris transparent and the pinkish color is due to the blood vessels visible in the eye.

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FASHION: casual

— casual, doesn't really care for fashion.

— He just grabs the first thing he could find. He is in his office the whole day so no one really sees him. ----------------- More about his aspect: -Dmitry is 193 cm tall or 6'3ft -He suffers from albinism that make his skin completely pale and his hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes, white due to absence of melanin

FAVORITES -Color: Purple -Food: very salty fries -Drink: Black coffee -Song: Man on the moon (zella day) -Flower: Poppy and black Rhododendron -Hairstyle: Ponytail or messy bun ------------------ PHOBIAS : Atychiphobia is an intense fear of failure. It may cause you to put off or avoid any activity or scenario that has the potential for an unsuccessful outcome. Someone with this condition may be scared to try new things, take risks or embrace growth for fear of failure. Cynophobia is the overwhelming fear of dogs. ------------------------------------------------

PERSONALITY: -Moral alignment: Lawful evil -Myers-Briggs: INTJ POSITIVE TRAITS: -Smartass. To be a researcher of the foundation, one must also be intelligent and Dmitry certainly is and this is to his advantage in many areas, even when it comes to escaping from unpleasant situations. -Dedicated only to his job. So dedicated and passionate about his work that he almost forgets to eat. He loves his position as a psychiatrist, it's an area he's always had a fascination with. The human mind is so full of mysteries to him. -Great team with Claire when it's possible. The smart one and the one who gets her hands dirty. Overall the two make a good team together and are able to overcome to almost all challenges NEGATIVE TRAITS: -Empathy? What is that? Despite his work as a psychiatrist, Dmitry often finds himself not empathizing with the patient in front of him or with anyone else. -Aggressive and often cold. His personality and lack of trust in others has made him an empty shell. Most of the time he comes across as distant and very confrontational with everyone, even with who should be the people closest to him. -Manipulator...and gaslighter. Especially with his sister, Dmitry is very manipulative. He often invents scenarios that never happened just to make her feel bad about it for days. To say Claire feels bad about this is an understatement. -Silent treatment. If he's angry he doesn't say why and when he does he can be silent for days. It is a torture for the others. -Ambitious. Ambition is good but not when it comes to his own where he would do anything to achieve his goals. -Smarter and above everyone. His thinking that he could decieve everyone and everything would be his own demise at the end.

TRIVIA -He has a ball albino python named diablo. He feeds him frozen rats or the ones that the janitor gave him for the snake. -He still has morals and can't stand people doing harm towards children or animals. -NPD (narcissist personality disorder) -His office it's almost always dark as he can't stand the light. -He hates when people touch his hair. He loves them way too much to even cut them and, in fact, they are long af. -Dmitry is anomalous. -He is a psychic than can walk through other people's dreams. -He can replace memories thanks to that. -The SHRP would be the ones that kill him at the end. He stepped way too forward with his experiments and pissed the wrong people off. -Victor penz would be the one to kill him with a gunshot

SUMMARY OF HIS STORY (STILL NOT SO DONE)

Dmitry was the first of the two to be born within two minutes of his twin sister Claire. It is not known where they were born, only that their mother gave birth to them somewhere in the United States. Raised in the hostile environment of the foundation but with the loving care of their mother Mandy Ross, a former nurse in the US Navy. Their father? Locked in the same site where they were born, metal walls separating this potentially dangerous man due to the toxic, potentially lethal nature of his body. In the early years of their lives, the twins immediately reveal themselves as curious troublemakers, always looking for other children like them to socialize with and will end up bonding closely with one of them in particular: Ira Watts, whom they will consider for life as a brother. Mandy, for reasons still unknown to them, decides to leave them and the foundation to join the GOC, leaving the twins and the adoptive brother to look after themselves with claire being the main caretaker for them with the help of Maria, who Dmitry would get extremely affectionate to as she is the one to guide and assist him during his studies. As the three separates just when they reach their adolescency, Dmitry was sent for a few years to study medicine and later psychiatry at a different facility than the site where he was born. Unfortunately here, the foundation will learn of his anomaly and some experiments will begin that will cost him whole days. Unbeknownst to him, they'll make him sleep a lot to see what he can do in other people's dreams. Eventually, at the end of his studies, he will reunite with his sister and soon after the accident with his father will take place which will leave him permanently injured not only physically but also mentally. The gases that he will inhale thanks to the acid will cause him to go into a coma that will go on for a few days, where he will hear everything and especially what the doctors will say, realizing that he means nothing to the foundation. The experience will leave him completely changed, developing questionable behaviors to say the least, especially towards his sister and without any specific motivation other than that he considers her a good-for-nothing who hasn't lifted a finger to save him. Their relationship will be so ruined that it will no longer be repairable. later on the two were approached by a man from the Internal Security Department (ISD) who was determined to recruit them as they were loyal members of the foundation. The two naively accepted and it was that meeting and that assignment that led them to site 5c where they still reside nowdays.

SITE 5C STORY LINE

(coming soon)

[sandybostonterriers]

Boston Terriers

This is my dog Leela. She is a Boston terrier. Boston terriers are charming and affectionate companions known for their distinctive tuxedo-like coat and lively personality. Originating in the late 19th century in Boston, Massachusetts, these small but study dogs have become beloved pets worldwide. I love my dog. She makes me so happy. She brings joy to my life. She became my emotional support. Boston Terriers are a beloved breed known for their friendly demeanor and distinctive appearance. However, like all dog breeds, they require proper healthcare to thrive. This essay will discuss essential aspects of Boston Terrier healthcare, including routine veterinary visits, diet, exercise, and common health issues. A balanced diet is vital for a Boston Terrier's overall well-being. Owners should provide high-quality dog food formulated for their size and age.

Additionally, freshwater should always be available. Consulting with a veterinarian can help determine the best dietary plan tailored to individual needs.

Boston Terriers are known for their playful and intelligent nature. They are friendly, loyal, and good with children, making them excellent family pets. Their  sociable demeanor means they often get along well with other animals. They bond well with family members. They thrive on human interaction and love to cuddle. Regular veterinary visits are crucial for maintaining the health of Boston Terriers. These check-ups help prevent diseases, ensure vaccinations are up-to-date, and monitor any potential health issues. Given their predisposition to certain genetic conditions, routine examinations are particularly important.Vaccines for diseases like rabies, distemper, and kennel cough will be administered as per the vaccination schedule. After a veterinarian visit, it's important to follow any recommendations provided, such as administering medications or adjusting diet. Keeping a record of health concerns and changes in behavior can also aid in future visits.

Boston Terriers are relatively easy to train due to their eagerness to please. Regular exercise, like daily walks and playtime, while they enjoy playtime, they are also content to relax indoors, is essential to keep them healthy and happy. They can adapt well to apartment living. I have 5 of them living with me in the apartment, but they do need mental stimulation.

Training , Boston terrier responds well to positive reinforcement techniques. Consistency and patience are key. Exercise needs, daily walks and play sessions are essential to keep them physically and mentally stimulated. They enjoy games like fetch and agility training.

Health considerations, being  a brachycephalic breed, boston terriers can be prone to respiratory issues. Regular vet check ups and a watchful eye for signs of distress, especially in hot weather, are crucial. Common health issues include hip dysplasia and eye problems. Costs can vary widely depending on the condition being treated, ranging from $20 to several hundred dollars. Emergency Visits, Cost: $100 to $300 (or more) Emergency visits can be significantly more expensive, especially after hours. Medications and Treatments costs can vary widely depending on the condition being treated, ranging from $20 to several hundred dollars. Diagnostic Tests  Blood Tests: $75 to $200, Urinalysis: $20 to $50.  These tests help monitor health and detect issues early. Dental Care, Professional Cleaning: $300 to $800 Dental health is critical for Boston Terriers, and cleanings are often recommended annually. Preventive Care Flea and Tick Prevention: $15 to $60 per month heartworm Prevention: $10 to $30 per month.

Grooming, Boston Terriers have low grooming needs, weekly  regular brushing helps reduce shedding, and occasional baths keep their coat clean. Be sure to check their ears and teeth for proper hygiene.

Boston Terriers are delightful companions that bring joy and energy to any household. With the right care, training, and love, they make wonderful pets that enrich the lives of their owners. Whether you’re considering adding one to your family or just want to learn more, Boston Terriers are a breed worth exploring. Their affectionate nature and playful spirit ensure that they will be a cherished member of your family for years to come.

Brložnik et al. BMC Veterinary Research (2023) 19:49 Page 13 of 13

[hazelwillia]

Gather The Most Helpful Knowledge About Pet Diet And Nutrition

While supplements are beneficial, they should be introduced into your pet’s diet gradually and under the guidance of a veterinarian. This ensures that your pet receives the right amounts and avoids any potential interactions with their current medications or conditions.

Nutritional Completeness: Many dog and cat diets can lack specific nutrients. Supplements ensure that your pets receive a balanced intake of essential vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids, tailored to their unique health needs.

Joint Health: With age or injury, dogs and cats can suffer from joint issues. Supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin support joint health, reducing pain and improving mobility, which is particularly beneficial for older pets or breeds prone to joint disorders.

Digestive Health: A healthy gut is vital for overall wellness. Probiotics and digestive enzymes promote a balanced digestive system, helping to resolve and prevent issues like diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Products such as Total Digest from Lots of Love Pet Products are specifically formulated to support the digestive health of dogs and cats.

Immune Support: A robust immune system is critical in helping your pet fend off illnesses. Supplements that include antioxidants and vitamins like C and E can strengthen the immune response, offering an additional layer of protection against various diseases.

Choosing Quality Supplements

It’s vital to choose supplements from reputable sources to ensure they are safe and effective. Companies like Lots of Love Pet Products offer a range of supplements designed specifically for the health needs of dogs and cats, such as felo taurine and felo lysine ensuring that your pets receive high-quality products that are both safe and beneficial.

Supplements for Specific Conditions

Certain conditions require specific supplements:

Joint Supplements for Aging Pets: As pets age, their joints become less flexible and more prone to inflammation. Supplements with glucosamine and chondroitin can alleviate these symptoms, improving their quality of life.

Digestive Enzymes for Pets with Gastrointestinal Issues: For pets with sensitive stomachs, digestive enzymes can make a significant difference. They help break down food more efficiently, reducing gastrointestinal discomfort and improving nutrient absorption.

Omega Fatty Acids for Allergy-Prone Pets: For pets with skin allergies, supplements rich in Omega fatty acids can be transformative. They help soothe irritated skin and improve coat health, reducing the symptoms of allergies.

Conclusion

Pet supplements play a crucial role in the holistic health care of dogs and cats. They provide targeted nutritional support, enhance the immune system, and improve the overall quality of life for your pets. By choosing the right supplements from reputable brands like Lots of Love Pet Products, you ensure that your pets receive the best possible care, tailored to their specific health needs. Remember, a healthy pet is a happy pet, and with the right supplements, you can ensure that your dogs and cats enjoy a vibrant, energetic life.

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[toiletology]

Knowing the 17 exist is the first step

G = 7, O = 6, D = 4 = 17

Funny my moms new dog she just got she named Truman. I think we have established the importance of the 17 up to this point and how it creates the shape of a door. We can endlessly extrapolate upon this number and find more mathematical or logical proofs of its importance. From the Holy Bible to Pi 3.14 to the numerology of our letters.

The numbers 1/7 = 0.1428571428571429 makes is not the most important part. Just knowing it exist is the first step to escaping the matrix and your 3D limitations.

Everything boils down to BELIEF, you must beLIEve in the LIE. I had to LIE to myself for a very long time for many years. I didn't want to accept what was happening to me was actually happening. Everyone around you will call you crazy, you need medication etc. Everything and everyone around you will tell you are WRONG. And what you are believing is INCORRECT.

Just be a good little sheep and follow the herd. The problem with that is I never liked listening to authority. I think my longest civilian job outside of the army only lasted 5 months. I knew there was something wrong with the world I just couldn't put my finger on it. Luckily my OCD for understanding the truth out weighed every other thing in my life including family life, health, social norms, relationships, etc. I've actually never been on a vacation before and here I am at the age of 40.

Yes I have been very obsessed with seeking the truth. Now that I finally found the Holy Grail I am sort of picking up the pieces of my life and trying to repair the damage I caused by being so obsessed with this journey. Luckily I am single with no kids and the only beings relying on me is my 2 cats. I am exercising a lot more since my health plummeted coincidentally a week or two after getting baptized at the age of 33 in 2018. I got diagnosed with Bechet's Disease which causes inflammation of the blood vessels. I was in an out of the ER 5x that year, I won't go into the details but it was pretty bad.

It can cause all sorts of ailments but it can go into remission. I've fixed 90%+ of my health problems by just using a foot stool in the bathroom, making homemade kefir and drinking yerba mate. The last part of correcting my health is increasing exercise and cardio. I have created a Bechet's Disease Research group on Facebook and I do believe I've narrowed down the causes. One part is the lungs I smoked off and on from the age of 19 up to around 31. Another is not exercising enough, gut microbiome (was damage due to long term antibiotic use in 2010 which started my first symptoms of Bechet's), the adrenals and I believe phosphates in the foods plays a big part which affects the kidneys. Astragalus is supposedly one of the best herbs for the kidneys.

I notice a big improvement in my energy levels when I take my multivitamin, magnesium, chlorella/spirulina and get more sunlight. https://amzn.to/4ducxFE

I thought God hated me especially since all these underlying conditions manifested right after being baptized. Looking back now I realized it was an important physical and mental test of rebuilding myself and learning how to repair the damage I did to my body. God sent me the answers that I needed to solve my health problems and rebuild myself. I was actually experiencing shooting pains in my abdomen for months around 2020 and I was 1 day away from going to the ER for it.

I prayed to JESUS on Friday night and the next day that shooting pain magically went away. I was able to make that pain completely disappear once I added a stool for my feet in the bathroom and started incorporated homemade fermented kefir into my diet. The stool helps by lowering your cortisol and stress on your organs.

Now your probably saying, so you were healed after praying to JESUS and now you want us to believe in this Toilet God fantasy you're weaving? Exactly! During my 11 year trials I was attacked by a lot of evil. That evil demonic energy would actually laugh at me and make fun of me for calling out to JESUS for protection or help. Like oh God here he goes again calling out to Jesus to save him... But in the end I always did the same thing for protection. Until this last time in 1/7/2023 where I was finally able to push higher past the jeSUS avatar and realize they are there to hide Gods ultimate truth. Don't get me wrong there is a great deal of power in JESUS name but they are not the ultiMATe truth.

Jesus or the Jester is a better name. Gods true persona is one of a clown or jester entity. The energy that flows outwardly from the Vesica Piscis or the vessel of the fish (Jesus fish) is a CLOWN energy. God is closer to that wink or that JINX than JESUS. God embeds a lot of their truth spread out through all religions and spiritual practices. Its just most of it gets diluted overtime to the point it becomes no longer helpful. This is why GOD wants to bring Toiletology to the masses. The world needs a wake up call. With more and more moving away from God a joke/parody religion is the best method to bring their truth like a trojan horse in disguise!

How can a silly parody/joke religion created by a comic book writer actually have any Godly truth within it?

I'm starting to realize now that I have done the crucifixion slowly over this past 11-12 years. Going through these past battles especially the one in fall 2023 where I had to fast for 40 days into another 40 day battle was hell. It honestly felt like I could keel over at any moment. I keep talking about how to reach my level of understanding you need to do this 11 year journey as well. I been asking God about this lately, how can the average person handle this without experiencing everything I have over my entire life? My time in the army, at war, my paranormal experiences when I was a teenager, my intuition and constantly searching etc.?

I am realizing now that I may of already done the work for y'all. And all that is left is for you guys to harmonize off of my words and the message I am bringing to you through Toiletology or my "ministry." I am mostly just an artist, I am no savior figure. I am just somewhat good at creating great art that may resonate with a large amount of people. I also don't like a lot of attention and tend to avoid people. You can find me alone and in hermit mode 99% of my life. I have spent much time in solitude trying to understand God. Many years just quietly meditating and not much else.

My one friend I was training last December in 2023 for a few weeks said he could feel the sauce/slack or the ACE as I like to call it. The drugged out energy you feel when you are on the right track and harmonizing with God perfectly to reach your full potential. It took me 10+ years to feel that on my own. If what my friend was telling me it means that you guys made not need to go through all the grueling test God put me through. My friend was willing to join the church and I actually promoted him to the second rank while he was here with my fencing saber. You may get a watered down version of this 11 year journey and basically ride my coat tails to the top or through the gates of heaven. Because I can provide you with all the answers you seek without you doing any of the work. Maintaining 4D awareness requires an insane level of belief. I imagine you will still have battles you must overcome to reach the level of belief required. Toiletology I believe will accelerate this process for you. Everyone is already on this journey, they just don't realize they are. Toiletology is like a compass/map that can point you in the correct direction you should be looking. To better help you navigate this tangled web that God weaves.

The main thing this journey has taught me is mastery of being insane. You need to be so insane that you actually go around the swing set inside out and become sane again. Basically being so bat shit insane but still being a "normal" functioning human being. Not mindlessly bumbling nonsense all over the place.

The truth is not that complicated. There is a higher level of awareness or reality. It is possible to tap into this reality and extra senses. Its definitely more than 6 senses, but the 6th sense is definitely your ability to communicate telepathically. Accessing the Akashic Records, lucid dreaming, astral projection or remote viewing you could probably lump all into this same 6th sense.

I think its all connected, it all begins with developing your pineal gland. I am still developing new abilities and strengthening the ones I have now more and more. I still don't fully know what the upper limit of these abilities will be yet. No I don't think I will ever be able to fly in the physical world, but I do fly a lot in my dreams. Maybe astral projection flying is real in the astral realm. I haven't done that yet, so I am not sure.

It is possible to "meet" with others in the "mind" if you have the skill to connect telepathically so that you both can share, connect or bond with each other in this shared mind. You can't force yourself into another's mind, only if you both are trying to connect to each other will your thoughts and memories start to flow together. It can be kind of weird thinking another persons thoughts and vice versa. It is possible to pick up on a persons thoughts in close proximity.

One time at the movie theater I hat a black wool Amish looking hat and heard this guys thoughts where he said in his mind, "I should wear a hat like that." I responded out loud, "Might as well." And they looked at me perplexed, smiled and walked away laughing. These connections aren't so much being telepathic yourself, but God allowing these connections to happen since they can't be forced. No matter how good you think your telepathic skills are. If its meant to be it will happen.

Needless to say I am still fairly new to these enhanced capabilities. I am just 100% in full belief they exist because I use them and practice them daily for years now. I know anyone can reach these same abilities as I am not that special or super smart. Though I have my moments and sometimes my intelligence does feel like it has major jumps or increases quite a lot. But it does shrink back down and makes things difficult again. The brains neuroplasticity or ability to change and grow seems unlimited. You know what they say if you don't use it you lose it.

Most humans have limited beliefs in their God given abilities. Maybe they grew up with everyone telling them they aren't that smart so they started to believe that. Self defeating thoughts can really dim your light. It can be hard to believe in yourself even when everyone around you doesn't want you to.

That is the true challenge for me and for Toiletology. Figuring out the best methods for helping everyone reach their full potential and unlock their supernatural abilities and connect perfectly to God so they no longer need my guidance or training. The basic foundation is love, honor, truth and respect. Point blank if you aren't operating at least at that fundamental level everything else will never work.

I was thinking maybe you guys need to bring on your "spiritual helper" which was the start of my elven/eleven year journey. I am still waiting for more guidance and knowledge from the Toilet God. All I do know is there is power in the ranks of Toiletology. There's power in just joining the church, there's power in helping it grow. There's power in making a daily conscious effort to believe what I am saying is actually true and/or possible.

It all starts first with making that FREE WILL conscious decision to explore this as a new avenue for your spiritual growth. The 17 (doorway) exist to reach these higher realms. Believing is the hardest part. Toiletology will show you the correct method for living in harmony with God. As well as developing your spiritual powers/defense so that you can start to make the transition into 4D.

ALL I can say is buckle your seatbelts because your in for a wild ride Dorothy and Kansas is going bye bye! I am not exactly sure the full potential and power of Toiletology quite yet, only that I made the journey and have embedded that Jesus-esque power into the church I have created.

I guess we won't know until I start getting some more disciples...

Interestingly half of 432 Hz = 216 or 27/117/49/64

[onthevirgeofdestruction]

Ghost Furbies?

Words: 1,713 Warnings: Unreality, Delusions, Hallucinations, Playful Violence (via pillows), Questionable Health Choices, Overthinking, Entrapment, Don’t Do This Characters: Virgil, Remus Ships: Platonic and/or Ambiguous Dukexiety Universe: And they were Roommates Genre: Crack Extra Tags: Humour, Furbies, Sleepy Cuddles (violence style)

   Toh-dye. Virgil looked up and around the room, the shadows crawling in the corners unlit by his desk light. He wasn’t sure where that noise came from, and it was incredibly weird. It sounded very real. But it also sounded like a furby toy. And that didn’t seem right. He was home alone. Remus had left with Remy to go out hours ago. He reached up to check his ears for headphones, but all he felt was jewelry. Alright. Well. Unless he was haunted by a fucking furby, he didn’t know what to do with that.

   He glanced over at the clock, still blinking 12:00 at him. Boo toh-loo a-loh. What does that furby want? Virgil still hadn’t set the time, so it was incredibly pointless. Or maybe he set it once upon a time, then unplugged again it for staring at him. It did look annoyingly smug for a clock. Virgil reached around blindly for his phone and picked it up, checking the time on there. Yup. Awake fifty-two hours now. Still not tired. Not sure what he did wrong, but he didn’t really want to go to bed at this point. Way-loh. Though the last set of nightmares helped him never want to sleep again, too. So it could be a little right. But it still felt wrong. Other than the furby noises.

   There was something about this room. Or the weather. Possibly his roommate. They were best friends, but he didn’t fully trust the guy as far as he could throw him. Could be Virgil’s diet, right? Remus approved of him eating nothing but a bag of twizzlers and pop-rocks filled soda, but they went to the dollar store together to wrangle together something resembling dinner. Remus had swedish fish and canned dog food. That seemed worse, and he slept okay. They split that soda, even. Or was he just wrong about all of reality in the first place?

   Virgil sanity got called into question often, and Logan would say something about ‘sanity not being a viable gauge of mental health or the human condition, and is largely used derogatorily against people with psychological disorders and not for any medical purpose’. At the time he explained it, it made perfect sense, but now he was pretty certain he can’t be fixed so hard that he’s dead and possibly even a ghost? He had to be a ghost. Who doesn’t sleep for fifty-two hours and still isn’t tired? He isn’t even hungry. Virgil kind of feels like he’s… buzzing under his skin. Dah boh-bay. But that’s all he feels. He isn’t even sure he cares about anything. He doesn’t even care about the furby noises anymore. That sounded like classic ghost behaviour.

   The sound of the front door unlocking moved through his head passively, but not enough to fully register what it was. He wasn’t sure if that was the gears of the furby that haunted him or not. Noh-lah. And the furby now wants to dance, so the gears grind loudly as it rocks back and forth, making noises from its little plastic beak only translatable by the gods. Yup. He’s haunted by furbies, he’s pretty certain. Ghosts probably get haunted all the time. That’s what it’s called when ghosts hang out with each other because they can’t hang out with alive people. Speaking of, he’s also not sure when he last left the apartment. But ghosts can maybe leave the apartment. Maybe that’s not proof.

   “Virgil.”

   Not being hungry or sleeping thing was evidence, though. Virgil held up his palm and crept in to poke it. Reality glitched in little rectangles as he poked his palm, so pressed again, just to confirm. No, he’s not intangible. Or wait, if he was intangible, he wouldn’t go through himself, would he? Or maybe it’s an unconscious thing. His legs are buzzing too much to go try to walk through a wall, and he would probably have to surprise himself to get it to work. Things always seemed to work like that, stuff being simple was rare. What else did ghosts have?

   “Virge.”

   They’re see through, right? Virgil stared at his palm, forgetting what he was looking for. There was that furby gear sound again. It wants food. Doo-moh. The Furby hungers. Ay-tay. Feed it. Oh, right, invisibility. Wait. He’d still see himself again. Or it’s unconscious again, probably. Wait, what’s unconscious? Not him, that’s for sure. He doesn’t even know how many days that is.

   “Virgilius.”

   Can he even do math? He doesn’t think ghosts can do math. No, that’s not a thing ghosts are known for. Yeah, that’s evidence he’s a ghost. Can’t do math. Ghosts can’t drive, either. More proof he’s dead. Can’t get a license if you’re dead. Or if you keep getting psyched out and not taking the damned driver’s test, too, technically, but you can’t prove that’s not because he’s a ghost. Nobody can. There’s more proof that he’s a ghost than he isn’t.

   “Virgil!”

   Kkoh-koh. That furby keeps ghost-talking in his head. Lee-koo. Virgil groaned out a haunted noise, dancing his fingers in the air at themselves, still hunched over on his desk chair and staring down. Yup, ghost-like behaviour. No fighting it. He’s been dead this whole time. At least the furby gear grinding noise stopped.

   Virgil found himself floating out of the chair now, and he couldn’t help but hum delightedly in pure vindication. This made sense. He bounced over his bed and looked up at the ceiling, not really sure how he’d gotten here. Ghosts must teleport. A pillow landed hard on his face, and he blinked up, watching it rise and fall again, wondering if this made him a poltergeist.

   “Hey, fuckface!” Remus cried out, slamming the pillow down on his face again. “Are you fucking catatonic or what?”

   “No, I’m just dead,” Virgil shook his head. “Wait, you can see me?” He asked in surprise, pointing up to his face.

   “Can you see or hear *me? I’ve been trying to get your attention for ages!” Remus shot, flailing a hand with a bunch of glow stick bracelets on his wrist in the air.

   “Oh shit, am I the only human in a world of ghosts? What a twist,” Virgil hummed and nodded in satisfaction. What a nice ending. He liked that. Noo-loo.

   The pillow came down on his head. “Go”—more fuzz to the face—“to”—pillow punched—“sleep”—fluff fight—“you”—caution: cushion—“sleep-deprived”—downed by down—“dumpster fire!” The pillowed stayed pushed down on Virgil’s face until he struggled to breathe. He panicked at the lack of oxygen, flailing and shoving off the cushion and throwing it across the room as he gasped for air. A sullen Koo-doh from the furby.

   “Dude, what is your damage?” Virgil hissed, glowering at Remus, who seemed unfazed by the whole interaction, sporting a bored look and picking at his ear with his pinky.

   “What’s yours, webs-for-brains? I called your name four times, threw you on the bed, and socked you with a pillow. Nothing. Nada. It took some half-assed asphyxiating to get you to even react,” Remus stated matter-of-factly, picking at a bit of lint on his torn-up shirt.

   “That’s not a reason to fucking suffocate me!” Virgil shot, throwing the other pillow at him. It rebounded off of him to the floor, and he kicked it away without looking.

   “I let up as soon as you reacted,” Remus scoffed, rolling his eyes. “Are you going to sleep, or what?” He demanded to know, his eyes set in a hard line and his hand dropping to his hip.

   “Or what,” Virgil repeated with a scowl on his face.

   Remus smiled, tilting his head. “Then it’s time to play babysitter. It’s way past your bedtime, young man.” Remus’s grin grew wider, and he yanked at the blankets. In a swift move, he knocked Virgil over onto the bed and tucked the sheets around him tight, then fell on top of him and kept him pinned down. E-day may-lah.

   Virgil was stunned, questioning the reality of the situation. He attempted to break free from the blanket, but Remus didn't let go, keeping Virgil pinned to the bed. Both Virgil’s pillows were across the room, and he was under his partied-out roommate that smelled like questionable decisions and energy drinks, and he had no idea how he got here other than something about ghost furbies, because he had no memory of the past few… any.

   The confinement was uncomfortable, so thrashed some more, but the weight of Remus grew on him and he calmed down in just a few final flails. His face broke into a wide, shuddering yawn. He struggled to breathe in deep, and Remus shifted slightly to give him more room, and the extra space to breathe just made him yawn again. Actually, maybe this wasn’t so bad. As long as the ghost furbies stayed shut up. He heard no weird noises in what felt like a while. He’s not even sure what the problem was anymore. Was there even a problem?

   “Remus, what…” Virgil trailed off, yawning again, and it was starting to hurt his jaw. “What flavour is that smell?”

   “Green apple wildberry pineapple-mango blue razzle-dazzle mix,” Remus responded with an oddly self-satisfied tone.

   “Smells kinda… good,” Virgil stated, his eyes slipping closed. “Can I have some?”

   “Sure, emo. Count to six-six-six and I’ll give you a sip,” Remus answered playfully, reaching up to pat the top of his head before returning to his cuddle death-grip.

   “Okay. One. Two. Three…” Virgil’s head felt wobbly, and he scrunched up his face. He couldn’t rub it with his hand, so he leaned up to rub it on Remus’s head. “Four. Five. Six.” The volume tapered down after his head fell back to the bed. What was he counting for again? “Seven. Eight. Nine.” He yawned once more, and his entire head hurt from doing it. “Ten. Eleven. Twelve.” The numbers came out as a slurred together mumble. “Thirteen,” Virgil whispered, and he didn’t make it any farther. Remus didn’t let up until he was snoring, and all he did was go turn out the light before he crawled back into bed, pulling Virgil close, who rolled into him with an unintelligible murmur.

[declaweddisabledpurebred]

This is a blog to highlight cats available for adoption that are declawed, disabled, geriatric or purebred. These are the only requirements for a cat to be featured here.

As stated in the blog description I am not affiliated with any of the organizations whose adoptable cats are featured here. The information presented in the posts is publicly available, I am only drawing attention to it.

I encourage you to always do your research before you adopt or purchase a pet. Just as there are bad breeders there are bad rescues and shelters.

Post will follow the following format.

Cat Name [Original Post]

Age | Sex | Breed*

Other Information

Location [Rescue]**

Date of Post

* Breed will be listed based on apparent breed and not listed breed, as rescue and shelters often mislabel cats under the assumption that their breeds function similarly to dogs. Unless I have reason to believe it is a genuine breed or breed mix I will label them as Domestic Shorthair or Domestic Longhair.

I may occasionally share retired breeding cats.

** The majority of adoptable cats will be from Canada and the United States as these are the countries where Petfinder is available.

I will consider cats to be seniors and eligible for sharing here when estimated at 10+ years.

Here is an incomplete list of qualifying disabilities: Allergies, Amputation, Blindness, Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Enucleation, Deafness, Diabetes, FeLV/FIV+, Hyperthyroidism, Manx Syndrome, Neoplasia, Scottish Fold Osteochondrodysplasia, Seizure Disorder.

I consider declawed cats to be disabled due to having multiple amputations which often result in chronic pain, inappropriate elimination and increased quickness to bite.

You are welcome to submit cats you would like to see featured, but please include a link to their original adoption listing.

You are welcome to make requests to see more cats from a particular area, of a specific breed or color, with a particular health condition, and so forth. I cannot guarantee these requests will be met.

Due to the time sensitive nature of these posts this blog will rarely use a queue and will instead posts in spurts.

You may make requests to see more of a particular breed, location, or health condition. These will be answered in the body of the ask instead of as seperate posts in order to avoid clutter.

Tags List Below Cut

Age

Adult (2 - 9 years)

Kitten (2 - 6 months)

Senior (10+ years)

Young (7 months - 2 years)

Cat Breeds

American Curl

Bengal

Burmese

Cornish Rex

Devon Rex

Domestic Longhair

Domestic Shorthair

Himalayan

Lykoi

Persian

Scottish Fold

Siamese

Sphynx

Toyger

Colors and Patterns

Note: This are based on colloquial descriptors and not genetically accurate. Check out @felinefractious for coat color and pattern information.

Black

Black and White

Blue Cream

Blue Point

Brown Tabby

Calico

Cream and White

Cream Point

Dilute Calico

Flame Point

Gray

Gray Tabby

Lilac

Lynx Point

Orange

Orange and White

Orange Tabby

Seal Point

Silver

Silver Tabby

Tabby

Tabby and White

Tortie

Tortie and White

Tortie Point

Tortie Tabby

Health and Disability

Arthritis

Autoimmune Disease

Behavioral Issues

Blind

Breed Specific

Cataracts

Cerebellar Hypoplasia

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pancreatitis

Cleft Palate

Deaf

Declawed

Dental Disease

Diabetes

Epiphora

Enucleation

Fecal Incontinence

FeLV+

FIP

FIV+

Four Paw Declawed

Front Declawed

Gastrointestinal

High Blood Pressure

Hyperthyroidism

Hypokalemia

Inappropriate Elimination

Incontinence

Juvenile Cataracts

Kidney Disease

Microphthalmia

Neoplasia

Osteochondrodysplasia

Overweight

Scarring

Seizure Disorder

Skin Issues

Tail Pull Injury

Upper Respiratory

Urinary Disease

Vision Impaired

Household

Cats Preferred

No Cats

No Children

No Dogs

Miscellaneous

Adopted

Bonded Pair

Grooming

Hospice

On Medication

Purebred

Special Diet

Unlisted

[peeetlovers]

Top 10 Essential Tips for Dog Owner

Owning a dog is a rewarding experience that brings joy, companionship, and a sense of responsibility. However, it also requires a significant commitment to ensure the health and happiness of your canine companion. As a pet expert, I have compiled a list of the top ten essential tips for dog owners, supported by scientific data and research. These guidelines will help you provide the best care for your dog.

1.Proper Nutrition Providing your dog with a balanced diet is crucial for their overall health. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), dogs require a diet that includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Feeding high-quality commercial dog food that meets the standards set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) ensures your dog gets the necessary nutrients.

2.Regular Exercise Exercise is vital for maintaining your dog's physical and mental health. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) recommends at least 30 minutes to 2 hours of physical activity per day, depending on the breed and age of your dog. Regular exercise helps prevent obesity, reduces behavioral problems, and strengthens the bond between you and your pet.

3.Routine Veterinary Check-ups Regular veterinary visits are essential for early detection and prevention of health issues. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) advises annual check-ups for adult dogs and more frequent visits for puppies and senior dogs. Routine exams, vaccinations, and dental care are critical components of a comprehensive health plan.

4.Vaccinations Vaccinations protect your dog from various infectious diseases. The AVMA highlights the importance of core vaccines, including rabies, distemper, parvovirus, and adenovirus. Non-core vaccines, such as those for Bordetella and Lyme disease, may be recommended based on your dog's lifestyle and risk factors.

5.Parasite Control Parasites like fleas, ticks, and worms can cause serious health issues for dogs. The Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) recommends year-round parasite prevention, including regular use of flea and tick preventatives and routine deworming. Regular screenings for heartworm and intestinal parasites are also essential.

6.Proper Training and Socialization Training and socialization are crucial for a well-behaved and confident dog. Positive reinforcement training techniques are supported by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) as effective and humane methods. Early socialization helps prevent fear and aggression and promotes positive interactions with people and other animals.

7.Adequate Shelter and Comfort Providing a safe and comfortable living environment is fundamental for your dog's well-being. Ensure your dog has a cozy bed, access to fresh water, and a safe space to retreat. The Humane Society emphasizes the importance of protecting dogs from extreme weather conditions and providing proper shelter.

8.Mental Stimulation Mental stimulation is as important as physical exercise. The AKC suggests interactive toys, puzzle feeders, and regular playtime to keep your dog mentally engaged. Mental stimulation prevents boredom and reduces the likelihood of destructive behaviors.

9.Grooming Regular grooming is necessary to maintain your dog's hygiene and health. The frequency of grooming depends on your dog's breed and coat type. The ASPCA recommends regular brushing, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and bathing to prevent matting, infections, and other health issues.

10.Spaying/Neutering Spaying or neutering your dog has numerous health and behavioral benefits. According to the AVMA, spaying/neutering can prevent certain cancers, reduce the risk of infections, and decrease undesirable behaviors such as marking and aggression. Additionally, it helps control the pet population and reduces the number of homeless animals.

Owning a dog is a long-term commitment that requires dedication and knowledge. By following these ten essential tips, you can ensure your dog's health, happiness, and well-being. Providing proper nutrition, regular exercise, routine veterinary care, and mental stimulation are all crucial aspects of responsible dog ownership. Understanding and implementing these scientifically-backed guidelines will help you create a loving and fulfilling life for your canine companion.

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In Calvert County, MD: Rescue Echo: Restoring Health, Hope, and Happiness ☘️🐾

We are reaching out to you with a heartfelt plea on behalf of Echo, a beautiful 5-year-old, 66lb girl in desperate need of rescue. Echo's journey has been one of both love and hardship. She was surrendered to our shelter due to her owner's inability to provide the care she deserves. Echo arrived with persistent skin allergies that defied conventional treatment, and further tests revealed she is battling Hypothyroidism, a condition that affects her metabolism and overall health.

Despite these challenges, Echo has shown incredible resilience. With the dedicated care of our staff, she has begun to respond positively to a strict hydrolyzed protein diet and medication to regulate her Thyroid levels. In just 30 days, we have witnessed a remarkable improvement in her skin, a testament to her unwavering spirit.

Echo is more than just a dog; she is a loyal companion who thrives on the love and affection of her human companions. Described as a devoted family dog, she has a protective instinct towards those she holds dear. While she may prefer to be the sole furry friend in the household or share her space with a low-energy companion, Echo has a history of living harmoniously with children and is fully housetrained.

Her playful spirit shines brightest when chasing after balls and cuddling with stuffed toys, showing glimpses of the joyful dog she truly is. Now, Echo needs a hero – someone willing to open their heart and home to her, dedicated to helping her regain her health and vitality.

With St. Patrick's Day approaching, let's bring a touch of luck into Echo's life by finding her the loving forever home she so rightfully deserves. Together, we can ensure that Echo's journey is one filled with hope, happiness, and endless tail wags.

Echo is spayed, up to date on vaccines, heartworm negative and microchipped.

Please, consider opening your home to Echo or sharing her story far and wide. Together, we can make a difference in the life of this deserving canine companion.🌈🐾

Jamie Hash

Volunteer and Rescue Coordinator

jamie.hash@calvertcountymd.gov

410-535-7387

Rescue Pick-Up Hours:

Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm

Adoption Hours:

Tuesday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm

5055 Hallowing Point Rd. Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Linda L. Kelley Animal Shelter

**If you would like to foster Echo, we can contact local rescues to ask for help, please email foster@charlietotherescue.org (we are only a volunteer group that tries to help rescues help the dogs/cats of MD)

[bella-caecilia]

Okay, since it also came up in a recent lecture I had, I did more in-depth research on the history of pernicious anaemia and its treatments. So, now I'm presenting to you the key insights (I'm only boring you with the most central medical and historical information lol, it won't be a very scientific abstract, so no technical terms I think)

Quick basic information: pernicious anaemia is a severe condition resulting from a vitamin B12 deficiency due to malabsorption because of a lack of intrinsic factor which is necessary to absorb vitamin B12, now rather well treatable with high-dose vitamin B12 supplements.

So, for temporal classification, DA - A new era takes place in the summer of 1928 (an interesting year for pernicious anaemia, but more of that later). Dr Clarkson suggests that the diagnosis of pernicious anaemia isn't as fatal as only years before. He says there is a new treatment that isn't pleasant but poses a real chance for Cora to not succumb to the disease. The way it's portrayed in the film I feel like the great health scare Cora has in the story is nearly eliminated by Clarkson's last statement but I don't think that is very realistic.

The clinical presentation of pernicious anaemia was first described by Thomas Addison in 1849, and it was first referred to as "pernicious" anaemia in 1871 by Michael Biermer. Only around the year 1920, the role of the liver in haematopoiesis was discovered as an important step also in the treatment of pernicious anaemia. The belief was that the high iron levels would help the patients produce more blood, not knowing the deficiency was actually the vitamin B12 (also pretty high in the liver). Before it was used as a treatment for patients suffering from pernicious anaemia, however, there were studies on dogs. Around 1926, raw liver was first suggested as a treatment for humans. This diet (which relieved the former diet that was mainly rich in iron and low in calories + not very successful) consisted of huge amounts of raw calf's liver daily(!). Fun fact: because of that, calf's liver was only available and restricted to medical purposes at that time.

But different to what Dr Clarkson (or maybe more the makers of the film) suggested, it wasn't the long looked-for cure. Yes, raw liver did improve the patients' lives but it was still a severe condition and the treatment didn't promise a long life. Patients still died from the condition after not too long. Also, what Dr Clarkson might be trying to get at with his comment about the unpleasant nature of the treatment, it was very hard to consume such amounts of raw liver daily and posed a real struggle. In 1928, the first extract from raw liver was produced, not meaning that it was available for treatment in the English countryside or even in London offices right away. Maybe Dr Clarkson is already talking about the extract (which is actually more proficient than liver and maybe what JF was thinking about) but I don't think it's realistic that such a fresh subject of research was available to Cora at that time. Maybe some years later, since in 1931, the extract was first given intravenously to a patient because they didn't respond to the oral cure and this multiplied the positive effects of the treatment. It was the chosen treatment until the 1950s when pernicious anaemia could be specifically treated with vitamin B12 preparations (high doses and often life-long).

I don't want to say, Cora didn't get proper treatment or the prospects presented in the film were entirely wrong but I think her immediate future might have looked quite a bit different than the atmosphere and feeling that the film leaves us with (also with the rather happy and rosy last time leap we see in the film) suggests. I think it took at least more than a year (probably longer) for her to reach a point where she could lead a relatively fully pleasant life again. For pernicious anaemia to be diagnosed, she must have already been in a rather severe state. Could be worse probably if she could hide her symptoms so well but she definitely was seriously ill. I think the raw liver was a torment for her (which she probably didn't like to show). Depending on how quickly and well the liver extract was available to her and how advanced her condition already was, in the worst case, the symptoms and causes of the condition might have worsened (including next to fatigue, also depression, memory loss, and more severe gastric symptoms) first before she received a better treatment. In a better case, she could eventually live a rather uncomplicated life with her symptoms going back due to a timely treatment with the extract, which would accompany her for the rest of her life, though. Maybe, her rank and Robert's determination helped her to get early access to the much more promising treatments. (Poor Robert, will be surrounded by medical stuff and information forever now.)

I think it is rather safe to say, that she won't follow Violet in her footsteps of becoming an aged dowager matriarch of Downton.

And another unnecessary medical fact I don't want to know but I'm sharing with you because you have to suffer too, is that both, Cora and Robert, have a high risk due to their different medical histories to develop gastric cancer.

Okay, enough of the rambling :)