#pet skunk guide

[maybefae]

What Creature Would Your Person Be?

Pile 1 - Pile 2 - Pile 3

Remember, this is a general reading and it may not resonate for everyone or completely. Tarot is a tool to help guide but you are responsible for your actions and life, you choose your path.

Tips!

|Pile 1

Tarot: Ten of Pentacles, The Hierophant, The Emperor, Four of Cups, Three of Swords, King of Cups, The Hanged Man, Ten of Cups, The Empress, Queen of Cups (bottom of the deck)

Oracle: The Skunk and Magnolia (protection), The Finch and Peach (romance), The Hawk and Thistle (graceful persistence)

This was a very allusive energy and it feels like it belongs to the sea. But my first thought was a male selkie as soon as I pulled the cards, which honestly makes sense why the energy is so slippery and allusive. Another creature could be a male siren. And male sirens exist in myths but were phased out during the 5th century for some reason.  Male selkies have been in legends and operate a little differently than their female counterparts (from what I know/heard). For those not looking for a male partner, adapt this to your liking. I just tell the messages how I receive them.

Selkies can be put in the same realm of sirens but I know them to be completely different. Selkies derive from Celtic and Norse legends and we really only hear of the female counterparts, yet male selkies exist. (One of my favorite movies is The Secret of Roan Inish and it is a story with a selkie in it.) Beautiful in their human forms, they naturally lure in humans from the land because they can easily seduce us and the humans try to steal their seal hide so that the selkie can stay with the human forever. Only once the selkie finds their seal skin, which the human had hid, can they go back home to the sea. Male selkies, from what I have heard, can roam both the land and sea freely, unlike the females who stick to the sea. And they aren’t a malevolent creature and do have a sense of familial responsibility. Which is why I naturally got “selkie” when looking at your cards. Your person being a siren wouldn’t make sense with the cards and it would teeter on your person being more loose with their love. Some stories say that to call in a male selkie, a woman must shed seven tears into the sea. And usually this comes from the woman missing and longing for their fisherman partner that is at sea. They usually target unhappy women.

To combine the legend with your dynamic with your partner, I think your person comes in after a heartbreak from your end and there could’ve been a null on your love life for a while, years even. There is an energy of almost giving up on love but you really hadn’t, there was a pause because of the hurt and because you developed a fear of putting your love into someone else when it could be all for nothing. But under all that, there is that intense longing. The hope that someone will be brought into your life and confirm that to love and be loved isn’t all for nothing. And I love how they gave me a water creature for your person because he comes in as the King of Cups to your Queen of Cups. Your person is so full of love and matches the love you have so there isn’t a one-sided dynamic. You also have The Emperor and Empress so there is a strong emphasis on being a really good pair for each other. And you both want commitment and have the same vision of what you want with each other and for your future together. There is a strong emphasis on family but I’m getting that family could look different for everyone. You could just want a family that is only the both of you since you’ve never had someone stable to come home to before or it could just be you two and your pets or children could be in the picture. Whatever it is, it’s your person’s top priority and they do everything for that. Nothing is more important. 

They would be someone to willingly give you their seal hide because they love you that much. I also kept getting the imagery of sea otters. How they use rocks to crack open shells, scallop shells, and how they hold hands when they sleep in the water together so they don’t lose each other. My sister mentioned something after this thought, and she didn’t know I brought up sea otters in this reading, but apparently the rocks can be passed down through the otter’s family. Take this message how it resonates.

|Pile 2

Tarot: Temperance, Nine of Wands, Ten of Pentacles, Ace of Wands, Five of Cups, The Hanged Man, Death King of Swords, Queen of Pentacles (bottom of the deck)

Oracle: The Bee and Pomegranate (productivity), The Caiman and Poppy (dreams), The Dragonfly and Pansy (balance)

I knew I was gonna get a dragon through one of the piles. Your person made themselves known even before pile 1. Before I even pulled your cards, I had the feeling of the air element. Dragons, for me, are a very well-rounded creature when it comes to all the elements. They are a creature that can rule it all. There are many, MANY stories of dragons and I can’t and won’t pinpoint an exact variation of dragon. But I will tell you what I’m seeing based on messages.

Your person, in regards to dragon traits, is very hardworking and gathers as much financial wealth as possible. They don’t really spend it either, like it kinda sits and racks up interest so they gain even more money. The classic image of a dragon that lays amongst all the gold and jewels and treasure. And they could encounter a lot of people that want to wiggle their way into your person’s life to get to all that wealth. People may say that they are selfish and greedy when your person’s boundaries get slammed down on these people’s greedy hands. They have extremely strong boundaries and they don’t have a lot of people around them. They keep a very strict few people around that they trust, to the point where they don’t even keep family around I don’t think. They worked hard to achieve what they did and they aren’t just gonna give it away to anything or anyone. There is a familial wound that they have around money and I can’t move past their shield to get the exact story, it will be something only you will be able to hear. 

I want to also preface by saying that they aren’t heartless. Dragons love very passionately, loyally, and protectively. They are someone that has waited for the spark in regards to finding a lover and that person that they ultimately get to share their love with is you, pile 2. And you aren’t an object of possession, but you get clumped in with their riches in importance. There is a strong territorial feeling when it comes to you but it’s more protective, not at all toxic. They are going to spoil you and support you in anything you want to do - they want to be successful together. You can do whatever you want as long as they get to love you. There’s a feeling of turning a dragon into a dog, kinda like “scary dog privileges.” 

I don’t know any stories of dragons only being able to communicate through dreams but I keep getting that message. I don’t know if your only encounters with them, so far, is only through your dreams. I think they are actively communicating to you through your dreams and you may not realize because you could be someone that forgets their dreams as soon as you wake up or they come though VERY cryptically.

If your person is male, they have a very big build. For some, this could be a “dad bod” but for others, they are very strong and have an active build to them. If they have a female figure, she’s more curvy with bigger breasts and wider hips, kinda the definition of a woman. Very handsome and beautiful.  18+ Warning: Your person, if they have male genitalia, is very well-endowed. We all know the stories of dragons having two members, like their reptilian counterparts.

I also heard the song Crimson and Clover.

|Pile 3

Tarot: Death, Ten of Swords , Six of  Wands, Two of Swords , Nine of Cups , The Devil, Seven of Pentacles , Page of Wands , Knight of Pentacles, Ace of  Cups (Bottom of the deck)

Oracle: The Snail and Huckleberry (trust in the invisible), The Opossum and Peony (bashfulness), The Quail and Gooseberry (anticipation), The Antelope and Wheat (nourishment)

Hmm, pile 3. I knew I was going to get a pile that has a more “dark” creature. And I personally don’t feel like your person takes on the original, dark and evil characteristics of these creatures. As someone that kinda romanticizes creatures like this, as I have OCs that take on some of these creatures, I believe your person wants to be seen as those characteristics I give these creatures when making my original characters. I just wanted to warn you before I get into the reading.

Now, your person could be a couple different creatures! But they are a creature that inherently “feeds” off a person.

Personally, demons don’t exist to me. Demons usually can be characterized by their trickster energy, which I closely align with fae folk. Your person could be coming through as an unseelie fae, succubi, a vampire, or a grim reaper/death. AGAIN, I want to preface this by saying your person isn’t aligning with the “evil” traits of these creatures. Your person is picking out traits that align with them, which I am going to get to.

Your person has an intense energy (I say as I get a little dizzy) and only a select few can handle this energy. Your person is very used to being solitary. This could be the pile that is looking for a more…temporary and fun partner. They like to have fun, they can seduce very easily, and they are extremely attractive. They can show you a good time. Or they could’ve had their share of temporary lovers in the past, not looking for anything serious, and when they get to you, they are more ready to settle down. Their skills of seduction, passion, and intimacy carry into your relationship and they become more geared towards you. 

They will be good at breaking down your insecurities and drawing out your deepest darkest desires and fantasies, for sure. They feed off passion as much as they give it, so once they get you to be as passionate as them, you could probably have them hooked for life since there's a continuous source of energy. An eternal battery, if you will. I’m getting Gomez and Morticia Addams. I think your lover is SO different from what you’re used to and you have only dreamt of a partner like this, like they are a deepest and darkest desire themselves, so you might not know what to do with them at first. They will definitely make you a little shy and speechless, especially since they are a little unpredictable in the best way. There could be a little anxiety but more excitement/anticipation. They feel like a guilty pleasure to you. I’m getting someone biting their bottom lip at the thought of this person. They feel like the dark character that a main character ends up being with instead of the blond character they start with. 

If this person does end up setting off red alerts to you, then I do suggest staying away from them. For some of you, I am getting that this is someone you SHOULD NOT get close to, at all. This isn’t your person.

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i also forgot to post the one-shot i wrote last week in which edelgard accidentally eats hapi's furry skunk tf weed brownie

When Edelgard accidentally eats a pastry laced with magical herbs, it's up to Hapi to guide her through the transformative trials and tribulations of her first high.

Of course, though, it was still utterly ridiculous. She chuckled to herself again. “Magic herbs that turn you into a skunk, how absurd,” she scoffed. “Your little prank is the last thing I need on my mind, Hapi.”

“It’s real, Eddie,” Hapi said. “Just prepping you for it so you don’t freak out when it happens.”

“It’s not going to happen. It’s simply beyond magical science.”

“You’re gonna turn into a skunk.”

“I am not.”

“You are. I do this every month. It happens.”

Edelgard rolled her eyes. “This is a bizarre jape to place on top of my already precocious—no, that’s not the right word—precarious circumstances. Why would Constance transfigure you into some weasel-ish creature from Dagda? When last I asked, everything about that continent terrified her.”

Hapi shrugged. “I got my fears, she’s got hers. But Cas told her his dad kept a pair as pets after the Brigid-Dagda War and she thought they sounded adorable, so she decided to work on changing her mind.”

“By transfiguring you into a skunk once a month.”

“Yes.”

Edelgard sighed. Hapi’s silly little prank was wearing on her nerves. It was very rude for her to do this to her on top of her accidental drugging. “And what do you get out of this?”

“It’s fun.”

“Whatever you say. But if Constance’s transfiguration spell is not some prank, it had better kick in soon—it’s been hours.”

“It’s not even been one, Eddie.”

“An entire evening, and I’ve scarcely even gotten more hirsute. Ha! Just keep telling me that any minute now, I will start growing a snout, and sharp ears, and some manner of tail, and…” Edelgard wrinkled her nose and curled her lip.

She wrinkled her nose again.

Something about it felt wrong.

[doorrobloxstuff]

Pet headcanons? I wanna see that! I wanna see the widdle babies!!!

ENTITY PET HEADCANONS!!!

THAT WAS FAST-

Anyways, I’ve come up with a few scenarios in which hotel pansexuale ™ can have pets, mind you this is au material and may be subject to change and the mercy of updates.

They learn the concept of pet ownership from a book or somethin-???

Au stuff since in the good!ending au I mentioned once they owned chicken and deer- so maybe a few barn kitties Rush scooped up or a kitty Sally + Dupe owns (the fluffy fam are big fans of kibby. So says me.) or even a really soft, fluffy big dog. Soft things..are a gift for them.. the point is that they all share pet

Plus In my main au they raise Racoons that started after a breeding pair moved into the hotel via a hole in the wall, maybe Rush kept a few favorites…

I don’t really see Seek’s family owning that many pets..or atleast they’d try until Screech brings a rat or something home.? I could Seek owning a cat too..Figure? Chickens and ducks and other domestic fowl Definitely. It’d cluck to them to take care of them. Figure is definitely a fowl person.

Hide definitely gets an emotional support/Therapy dog though for comfort.

Maybe Seek owns one of those hairless cats. Like a pretty calico one.

Imagine it softly clucking or mimicking its flock’s noises in order to call them in for dinner.

Greed definitely owned a hamster, it took care of it even though it’s blind…but honestly? That wasn’t its most important possession out of all its hoard.

Depth. Depth was.

Depth probably would’ve wanted an underwater pet like an octopus or a jellyfish. Some critter that occurs naturally in the pool.

Jack? Hm..snakey snake. Reptiles. Mostly Snakes though.

Bushy in some flavor of au got a ferret. Deadass. No explanation.

Halt? Betta. :) Got that sexy sexy big tank for one little pampered Betta with healthy plants and floating algae balls to match.

“Nice Aquascaping!” Ambush says casually. “‘Watcha got in the tank?” “Betta.” Says Halt. “O-only a Betta..?” “Betta.”

Jeff…? Anything soft and snuggly..maybe a rabbit…? Okay, maybe Jeff needs a dog. Give this man a black lab or a golden retriever or..fuck it, even a sweet shelter dog and watch his heart grow. He needs it. He needs it so bad.

Dread owned doves while human which he cared for deeply. He loved the soft coos of mourning doves outside his home.

Gobby? Bug. Fucking pill beetles man. They rock. Let gobby have a little terrarium filled with pill bugs as a treat. Have him give them water via an Eyedropper.

A60 owns one of those little white dogs with brown tear shitstains on their eyes that are always on the very on crying and adores it.

A90 would probably like a turtle. Watching it swim would make it happy and bring its own swimmy instincts into high gear.

Yes, Printer skunk CAN swim btw. Not a literal water monster like Ambush/Sally but ahh..

A-120 would also like a kitten or maybe a lovebird thank you very much. Much to say, it’d probably like any pet.

Curious would probably like a hissing cockroach or maybe a Xoloitzcuintle dog, maybe a canary…Maybe a Pomeranian?? Mmmmmgmgmgmgngh in-decisive it would have a weird mix of pets.

Guiding light would probably like a pond of koi fish or perhaps an owl/falcon..? Something dignified.

Sorry if your sick about hearing about Rafflesia but they used to own a chinchilla when they were human. His name was Petunia. :)

Rue owned goats at some point..but he secretly loved the little quail chicks at the farm when he was young to the point he has occasional dreams about them..Soft..

Scatters this like pellets to my hungry little doors chickens pspssp feed now

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Tracks resembling human hands

Damaged insulation in attics

Unusual noises at night

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[animalremoval]

How to Choose the Right Wildlife Removal Expert for Your Needs

Encountering unwanted wildlife in or around your home can be a daunting experience. Whether it’s raccoons in the attic, squirrels nesting in walls, or skunks under your porch, effective and humane wildlife removal is essential to prevent damage and ensure the safety of both your household and the animals involved. Choosing the right wildlife removal expert can make all the difference in how efficiently and ethically the issue is resolved. Here’s a guide to help you select the best wildlife removal expert for your needs.

1. Understand the Importance of Professional Wildlife Removal

Wildlife intrusions can pose health risks and cause damage to your property. Animals like raccoons, bats, and rodents can carry diseases such as rabies and hantavirus, while their nests and droppings can lead to secondary infestations of pests like fleas and ticks. Attempting to handle these situations yourself can be dangerous and ineffective.

Professional wildlife removal experts are trained to:

Identify the type of animal and extent of the infestation.

Use humane, safe, and legal techniques for animal capture and removal.

Take preventive measures to secure entry points and minimize the risk of future intrusions.

Key takeaway: Professional wildlife removal ensures humane handling, reduces health risks, and helps prevent future issues.

2. Check Licensing and Certification

Wildlife removal experts should be licensed and certified to handle animals ethically and safely. Different regions and states may have specific requirements, so make sure that the company or individual has the appropriate credentials.

Wildlife Control Licenses: Many areas require wildlife control specialists to be licensed, which verifies they are knowledgeable about local wildlife laws.

Certifications from Professional Organizations: Membership in organizations like the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA) or similar groups indicates a commitment to industry standards and humane practices.

Key takeaway: Choose a licensed and certified wildlife removal expert to ensure they follow proper, humane, and legal practices.

3. Look for Humane Removal Methods

Ethical wildlife removal emphasizes the humane treatment of animals. Reputable wildlife removal services use non-lethal methods, focusing on relocation rather than harm. Look for companies that advertise humane practices, such as:

Live Trapping and Relocation: Professionals trap the animal without causing injury and relocate it to a suitable habitat far from your home.

Exclusion Techniques: These methods allow animals to leave but prevent them from re-entering. For instance, one-way doors can enable animals to exit attics without returning.

No-Poison Policies: Poison is not only inhumane but can lead to environmental hazards if other animals or pets come into contact with it.

Key takeaway: Prioritize companies that focus on humane methods, live trapping, and safe exclusion.

4. Research Their Experience with Local Wildlife

Animals behave differently depending on the region, so it’s beneficial to work with someone who is familiar with the wildlife in your area. An experienced expert understands local animal behaviors, seasonal patterns, and regional regulations. They’ll also be more prepared for the specific types of animals that are common in your area, such as raccoons, bats, or squirrels.

Key takeaway: Choose an expert with experience in managing the specific wildlife challenges common to your area.

5. Ask About Preventative Measures

Effective wildlife removal doesn’t just remove the animal but also addresses how they entered your property in the first place. A skilled expert will offer insights and preventive measures, including:

Identifying Entry Points: Wildlife removal professionals can pinpoint how animals entered and help secure these points to prevent future problems.

Home Sealing Services: From screening vents to sealing cracks and gaps, professionals can secure your home against further animal intrusions.

Yard Maintenance Recommendations: Wildlife removal experts may recommend actions like trimming trees, securing trash bins, and removing food sources that attract wildlife.

Key takeaway: Choose a company that provides not only removal but also preventive strategies for long-term protection.

6. Review Their Approach to Cleanup and Sanitation

After wildlife removal, proper cleanup and sanitation are essential. Animal droppings, urine, and nesting materials can carry harmful bacteria and attract other pests. Ask potential removal experts if they offer post-removal sanitation and damage repair services to ensure your home is thoroughly cleaned and safe.

Contaminant Removal: Experts should clean up droppings, urine, and any contaminants left behind.

Damage Repair: Some companies offer minor repairs to address any structural damage caused by the animals.

Odor Neutralization: Removal of lingering odors prevents other animals from being drawn to the area.

Key takeaway: Look for wildlife removal services that provide cleanup and repair for a comprehensive solution.

7. Check Reviews and References

Customer reviews and references provide insight into the experiences of others who have worked with the wildlife removal service. Positive reviews and recommendations from neighbors or local community forums are great indicators of a reputable service. Look for specific feedback regarding:

Responsiveness and customer service

Effectiveness and timeliness in solving wildlife issues

Commitment to humane methods

Quality of repairs and prevention efforts

Key takeaway: Research reviews and ask for references to verify the company’s reputation and success with past clients.

8. Request a Detailed Quote and Understand the Costs

Prices for wildlife removal services vary depending on factors such as the type of animal, location, and extent of the problem. Reputable companies should provide a detailed, upfront estimate for their services, including:

Inspection and Assessment Fees: Some companies charge for initial inspections to assess the problem.

Animal Removal Costs: This includes charges for trapping, exclusion, and relocation.

Cleanup and Repair Costs: Post-removal cleanup and repair services may be additional.

Preventative Measures: Companies that provide exclusion and prevention services may charge extra for these services.

Compare quotes from multiple providers, but keep in mind that the cheapest option isn’t always the best. Quality and ethical practices are worth the investment for a safe and effective solution.

Key takeaway: Request a comprehensive quote and clarify any additional fees before proceeding with a wildlife removal service.

Final Thoughts: Making the Right Choice

Choosing the right animal removal expert can safeguard your home and peace of mind. From humane practices to proper cleanup, a skilled professional will ensure that the removal process is safe, effective, and ethically sound. Take the time to research, compare options, and verify credentials to make an informed decision.

With the right wildlife removal expert, you can protect your home and ensure a humane, comprehensive solution that keeps animals safe and out of your living space.

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Comprehensive Guide to Pest Control in Edmonton

Introduction to Pest Control in Edmonton

Understanding the Common Pests in Edmonton

Rodents: A Persistent Problem

Rodents, particularly mice and rats, are common in Edmonton. These pests can cause structural damage and spread diseases. They are notorious for chewing through wires, insulation, and even concrete, posing significant fire hazards.

Insects: The Unseen Invaders

Insects such as ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, and termites are frequent invaders in Edmonton homes and businesses. Each type of insect poses its own set of problems:

Ants: Known for their invasive colonies, ants can quickly infest homes and food supplies.

Bed Bugs: These nocturnal pests are difficult to detect and eradicate, causing discomfort and health issues.

Cockroaches: Cockroaches are carriers of various diseases and can trigger allergies and asthma.

Termites: Silent destroyers, termites can cause extensive damage to wooden structures and furniture.

Wildlife: Unwanted Visitors

Wildlife such as raccoons, squirrels, and skunks can also become pests, especially in suburban areas. They can damage property, create noise disturbances, and pose health risks through bites and droppings.

Experience and Expertise

Look for companies with extensive experience and specialized knowledge in dealing with various pests common in Edmonton. Experienced technicians can quickly identify pest issues and implement effective solutions.

Comprehensive Services

Choose companies that offer a wide range of services, including inspection, extermination, prevention, and follow-up visits. A comprehensive approach ensures long-term pest control.

Eco-Friendly Solutions

Opt for pest control companies that use environmentally friendly products and methods. Eco-friendly solutions are safer for your family, pets, and the environment.

Effective Pest Removal Techniques in Edmonton

Inspection and Identification

The first step in pest removal is a thorough inspection and identification of the pest problem. Professional pest control technicians use advanced tools and techniques to locate the source of the infestation and identify the type of pests.

Extermination Methods

Depending on the type of pest, various extermination methods are used:

Chemical Treatments: Pesticides and insecticides are commonly used for immediate extermination.

Heat Treatments: Effective for bed bugs, heat treatments kill pests by raising the temperature in the infested area.

Traps and Baits: Used for rodents and wildlife, traps and baits help capture and remove pests without causing harm.

Benefits of Professional Pest Control Services

Health and Safety

Professional pest control services ensure the health and safety of your family or employees by effectively removing pests that can carry diseases and cause allergic reactions.

Property Protection

Pest control helps protect your property from damage caused by rodents, termites, and other pests. This can save you significant repair costs in the long run.

Peace of Mind

You can rest assured that the infestation will be dealt with thoroughly and efficiently.

DIY Pest Control vs. Professional Services

While DIY pest control methods can be effective for minor infestations, professional services are recommended for severe or persistent pest problems. Professionals have the knowledge, tools, and experience to handle complex infestations safely and effectively.

Pros of DIY Pest Control

Cost-Effective: DIY methods can be cheaper than hiring professionals.

Immediate Action: You can address the problem as soon as you notice it.

Cons of DIY Pest Control

Limited Effectiveness: DIY methods may not completely eradicate the infestation.

Safety Risks: Handling pesticides and traps without proper knowledge can pose health and safety risks.

Temporary Solutions: DIY methods often provide only temporary relief, leading to recurring infestations.

Advantages of Professional Pest Control

Comprehensive Solutions: Professionals provide long-term solutions and preventive measures.

Expert Knowledge: Trained technicians can accurately identify and treat various pests.

Safe Practices: Professionals use safe and effective methods, minimizing risks to your health and property.

Conclusion

Effective pest control in Edmonton requires a combination of professional expertise, comprehensive services, and preventive measures. By DS Super Heat choosing a reputable pest control company, you can ensure the health and safety of your home or business while protecting your property from damage. Whether dealing with rodents, insects, or wildlife, professional pest control services offer the most reliable and efficient solutions.

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LEPTOSPIROSIS IN DOGS

Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease caused by the infection of bacteria belonging to the genus Leptospira. It is most commonly transmitted through mucous membrane contact or wound exposure to urine of infected mammals, or contaminated food, bedding, soil, or water. 

Leptospira like to live in warm, wet environments like damp soil/grass, mud, standing water, and lakes or ponds. Under ideal conditions, the bacteria can survive more than three months outside the body. Rodents and domesticated animals including raccoons, skunks, opossums, rats, cows, and pigs are but a few of the many known carriers. Because of the broad range of carrier species, any dog - even one that is briefly outdoors - may be vulnerable to the disease. 

Each year, more than a million cases of leptospirosis are reported worldwide, with an estimated 59,000 deaths. Leptospirosis continues to be prevalent in dogs, although symptoms may vary depending on the strain of Leptospira bacteria and the dog’s immune system. While some infected dogs may show little to no signs of illness and recover on their own, others may develop severe, life-threatening illness. Most common signs include:

Lethargy

Loss of appetite

Vomiting/diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or mucous membranes)

Dehydration

Increased thirst and urination

Weight loss

Stiffness or muscle pain

The disease may progress into acute kidney and/or liver failure. Some dogs may even develop lung disease and rapid, difficulty breathing, damage to the heart muscles, or bleeding disorders that may exhibit through blood-tinged vomit, feces, or urine, nose bleeds, or petechia (red spots or bruising on the gums and other light-skinned areas). Fluid may also build up in the body, causing swollen limbs or excess fluid in the chest or abdomen. 

Because leptospirosis may appear like many other illnesses, it is important to share information about your dog’s lifestyle and travel history that may highlight possible exposure to Leptospira bacteria. While there are various leptospirosis testing available, micro-agglutination tests (MAT) are the gold standard, and additional diagnostics including bloodwork, urinalysis, and ultrasound may also be recommended. 

Leptospirosis is generally treated with antibiotics and supportive care. Patients are often hospitalized to receive fluid therapy, IV medications, nutritional support, and sometimes oxygen therapy and/or plasma transfusions in more severe cases.

Fortunately, there are vaccines available that protect against this life-threatening disease. Vaccinating dogs for leptospirosis may help protect their owners from infection, too. Aside from that, other precautions should be made to reduce risk of exposure:

Avoid letting your dog swim or drink from lakes, rivers, ponds, or any slow-moving or stagnant waters, puddles, or public/shared water bowls

Keep your dog away from farm animals and rodents, including carcasses, and minimize free-roaming in rural or peri-urban areas

Protect your dog’s paws with booties if they have any open wounds or sores

WARNING: If your dog is diagnosed with, or suspected to have leptospirosis, it is important to note that any animals that are not treated completely may shed Leptospira bacteria in their urine for up to three months. Promptly clean and disinfect any urine or contaminated areas within the home, and wear gloves while doing so. Also be mindful in guiding your dog to urinate far away from any areas other people or animals may have access to.

SOURCES/FURTHER READING

“Leptospirosis in Animals.” CDC, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29 Apr. 2024, www.cdc.gov/leptospirosis/pets/index.html. 

“Leptospirosis in Dogs.” AVMA Resources for Pet Owners, American Veterinary Medical Association, www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/leptospirosis. 

Lunn, Katharine F. “Leptospirosis in Animals - Overview.” Merck Veterinary Manual, Merck & Co., Inc., Feb. 2022, www.merckvetmanual.com/generalized-conditions/leptospirosis/leptospirosis-in-animals-overview. 

Sykes, Jane E., et al. “Updated ACVIM consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs.” Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, vol. 37, no. 6, 20 Oct. 2023, pp. 1966–1982, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16903. 

Sykes, Jane E., and Krystle L. Reagan. “Leptospirosis in Dogs: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management .” Today’s Veterinary Practice, no. Sept/Oct 2019, 9 Aug. 2019, https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/infectious-disease/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-leptospirosis-in-dogs/. 

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Managing Nuisance Animals: Guide to Animal Control

Nuisance animals can turn from a minor inconvenience to a major problem if left unchecked. Whether it's raccoons rummaging through your trash, squirrels nesting in your attic. Or skunks making themselves at home under your porch. Dealing with these unwelcome visitors requires careful planning and execution. In this guide, we'll explore effective strategies for nuisance animal control. It helps to help you reclaim your property and restore peace of mind.

Identifying Nuisance Animals:

The first step in effective nuisance animal control is identifying the culprits. Common nuisance animals include raccoons, squirrels, skunks, opossums, and rodents like rats and mice. Each species has its own habits and behaviors. Which can influence the best approach for control and removal.

Assessing the Damage:

Once you've identified the nuisance animals on your property. It's essential to assess the extent of the damage they've caused. This may include damage to structures, contamination of food or water sources, and potential health risks. It is associated with their presence. Understanding the scope of the problem will help you develop a targeted control plan.

Implementing Prevention Measures:

Prevention is key to long-term nuisance animal control. Seal any entry points to your home or outbuildings to prevent animals from gaining access. This may involve repairing damaged screens. Installing chimney caps, and sealing gaps around doors and windows. Keep outdoor trash cans sealed, and avoid leaving pet food or birdseed out overnight. As these can attract wildlife.

Humane Removal Techniques:

When it comes to removing nuisance animals from your property. Humane methods are the most ethical and effective approach. Live traps can be used to capture animals without harming them. Allowing you to move them to a more suitable habitat away from your home. It's important to check traps and release captured animals to minimize stress and ensure their safety.

Seeking Professional Assistance:

In some cases, dealing with nuisance animals may need professional help. Pest control professionals have the expertise and resources to remove unwanted wildlife from your property. They can also provide guidance on long-term prevention strategies. It helps to keep nuisance animals at bay.

Legal Considerations:

Before implementing any nuisance animal control measures. It's essential to familiarize yourself with local regulations and ordinances governing wildlife management. Some species may be protected by law. While making it illegal to harm or kill them without proper authorization. By staying informed about the legal requirements in your area. You can avoid potential legal issues while addressing nuisance animal problems.

Types of nuisance animal control:

Nuisance animal control methods vary depending on the species and situation. Non-lethal approaches include habitat modification. Such as sealing entry points or removing food sources, and deterrents like noise or scent repellents. Live trapping allows for relocation. While exclusion methods like fences or netting keep animals out. When necessary, lethal control methods like shooting or poisoning may be employed. Although these are often considered a last resort due to ethical and safety concerns. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines multiple strategies for effective and sustainable control. The chosen method should prioritize human safety, animal welfare, and environmental impact.

Conclusion:

Nuisance animals can pose significant challenges for homeowners. But with the right approach, they can be managed and controlled. By identifying the problem. Assessing the damage, implementing prevention measures, and seeking professional help when needed. You can reclaim your property from unwanted wildlife and restore peace of mind. Remember to prioritize nuisance animal control humane methods. Respect the natural behaviors of the animals you encounter. With persistence and patience, you can achieve long-term success in nuisance animal control.

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Solving Skunk Troubles in Moraga: Your Ultimate Guide to Advanced Animal Removal

Introduction to Local Skunk Removal Services

When skunks become unwanted visitors in your Moraga residence, it's essential to address the issue promptly and efficiently. Professional skunk removal services can make a world of difference, ensuring a skunk-free and stress-free living environment. In this article, we'll introduce you to the premier agency in Moraga that excels in local skunk removal - "Advanced Animal Removal."

The Importance of Professional Skunk Removal

Skunks are known for their distinct odor and can be carriers of diseases. Attempting to handle a skunk infestation on your own can lead to undesirable consequences. That's why it's crucial to hire a professional skunk removal service. Not only does it save you from the risk of getting sprayed, but it also ensures humane and effective skunk removal.

Why Choose "Advanced Animal Removal" in Moraga

"Advanced Animal Removal" is the go-to agency in Moraga for a reason. They have a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals dedicated to addressing skunk issues effectively. With an emphasis on humane removal methods and excellent customer service, they are the best choice for local skunk removal in Moraga.

Understanding the Skunk Problem in Moraga

Moraga, like many other areas, faces skunk problems due to the creatures' adaptability and nocturnal nature. Skunks often seek food and shelter in residential areas, leading to unexpected encounters with homeowners. To tackle this issue, it's vital to understand the behavior and habits of skunks.

Our Comprehensive Skunk Removal Services

"Advanced Animal Removal" offers a wide range of services to cater to various skunk problems. Whether it's skunk trapping, removal, or odor control, they have a solution for every situation. Their expertise extends to both residential and commercial properties.

The Skunk Removal Process

Professional skunk removal follows a precise process, including inspection, trapping, removal, and prevention. "Advanced Animal Removal" ensures that skunks are safely removed and relocated, preventing further intrusions.

Eco-Friendly Practices

The agency is committed to eco-friendly practices, emphasizing safe removal techniques that won't harm the skunks or the environment. Their ethical approach sets them apart from the competition.

Skunk Prevention Tips

Prevention is better than cure. After successfully removing skunks from your property, the experts at "Advanced Animal Removal" offer valuable tips to prevent future infestations.

Professional Skunk Removal vs. DIY Methods

It's tempting to handle skunk issues with DIY methods, but professional assistance is undoubtedly superior. We'll explore the benefits of professional skunk removal in detail.

Customer Testimonials

Hear from satisfied customers who have experienced the exceptional service provided by "Advanced Animal Removal."

Our Service Areas

Find out the regions in Moraga and surrounding areas where "Advanced Animal Removal" offers their expert skunk removal services.

Pricing and Packages

Learn about the agency's pricing options and packages, ensuring you get the best value for your money.

Emergency Skunk Removal Services

Skunk problems can strike at any time. "Advanced Animal Removal" provides emergency services to address urgent situations promptly.

Contact "Advanced Animal Removal"

Discover how you can get in touch with "Advanced Animal Removal" to schedule your skunk removal service.

Conclusion

In Moraga, skunk problems can be a source of distress. However, "Advanced Animal Removal" is the ultimate solution, providing humane, effective, and eco-friendly skunk removal services that prioritize your peace of mind.

5 Unique FAQs

Q: Are skunks dangerous to humans and pets? A: While skunks are not usually aggressive, they can carry diseases and spray when threatened. Professional removal is the safest approach.

Q: Do skunks leave on their own? A: Skunks may leave if they find another suitable location, but it's best not to wait. Professional removal ensures they won't return.

Q: How do I know if I have a skunk problem? A: Signs include a strong odor, digging in your yard, and seeing skunks at night. If in doubt, consult "Advanced Animal Removal."

Q: Can I use repellents to keep skunks away? A: Repellents might work temporarily, but professional skunk removal provides a more lasting solution.

Q: How soon can "Advanced Animal Removal" respond to an emergency skunk issue? A: "Advanced Animal Removal" offers rapid response times for emergency skunk removal, ensuring your safety and peace of mind.

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The Important Resource to Wildlife Removal Orlando

Wild animals is actually a lovely and also essential component of our community, however when these creatures encroach on our homes and residences, they can easily end up being a hassle. Wild animals removal is actually a critical task that demands both expertise and also compassion to make certain the safety of both humans and also pets. In this particular necessary manual, our team'll check out the key parts of Orlando wildlife removal, from knowing the need for it to the gentle and also risk-free methods for accomplishing it.

Comprehending the Need for Animals Removal

Safety and security Issues:

Wild animals can easily pose significant safety threats when they get into human-occupied areas. Some varieties, like squirrels as well as raccoons, can easily carry conditions like rabies. Others, like snakes, might be poisonous. In these scenarios, removal becomes essential to guard human health and wellness.

Building Damage:

Wildlife may cause significant harm to properties and gardens. Raccoons as well as skunks may destroy lawns looking for grubs, while rodents can easily eat with power cords, protection, and even wooden designs. Removing these pets is actually important to avoid costly building damage.

Ecological Equilibrium:

Harmonizing the environment is actually important for the wellness of our planet. When some types of animals come to be overpopulated in metropolitan places, it can easily disrupt the all-natural harmony. Creatures removal, when done sensibly, may help bring back balance.

Safe and Humane Creatures Removal

Specialist Aid:

The very first step in Orlando wildlife removal l is actually to look for qualified support. Trained wild animals control professionals recognize the habits and also routines of a variety of species and also may securely and also sympathetically eliminate all of them from your home. Attempting to handle wild animals on your own can lead to personal injuries or even further injury to the pet.

Humane Trapping:

When holding is actually necessary, gentle catches ought to be used. These snares are actually made to record the creature without creating damage and also may be checked out frequently to make sure the pet is not kept captive for an extended time period.

Relocation:

Once recorded, pets ought to be actually moved to suited environments where they can grow. It is actually important to discharge them far good enough from your building to avoid their profit, yet still in an environment where they can easily discover meals as well as home.

Preventative Steps:

After removal, it's vital to take care of the source of the creatures invasion. Seal access points, protected garbage can, as well as take out meals sources to avoid future experiences.

Legal Considerations:

Before seeking any Orlando wildlife removal, it's necessary to inspect local and also condition laws as well as guidelines. Some types may be protected, and you might require licenses or even authorizations to handle all of them.

Respect for Animals

While it's necessary to ensure the safety and also well-being of your household as well as home, it is actually similarly crucial to manage animals with respect as well as empathy. Recognizing that these creatures are just making an effort to make it through in an increasingly human-dominated globe may help bring up a sense of conjunction.

End

Wild animals removal is actually a necessary task when wild animals posture a danger to human safety as well as home. Nonetheless, it ought to constantly be made with care, kindness, and respect for the creatures our company discuss our planet along with. Seeking qualified support, using humane approaches, and also taking preventative procedures are actually essential come in making certain a harmonious conjunction in between people and also creatures. By following the suggestions within this important guide, you may browse animals removal properly as well as securely while maintaining the fragile harmony of our community.

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390 N Orange Ave Suite #2300

Orlando, FL 32801

(321) 559-7378

Orlando Wildlife Removal

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Nuka-Town (Vault 371) 18+ NSFW

Ch.1 Rock & Roll Deathclaw Attack

Up in Northern California along the Lost & Rocky Coast there lies a large vault constructed of hardened steel miles wide and deep containing roughly 2,000 inhabitants. After a random Deathclaw attack unsealed the vault it split the population in half and nearly 1,000 of its inhabitants migrated east headed towards “Happy Camp” where they are settled peacefully now. The Journey was arduous as always, death, disease, nuclear radiation rampant as ever.

 However, thanks to the Chems(chemicals) found by the scavenging parties of this happy little camp up in the hills a golden beacon upon the mountainside shimmering for all to see. Civilization had momentarily returned to the wasteland.. 

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Along the Way a docile young vault girl wanders into an abandoned supermarket where when looking through an old rusty locker filled with radroaches she discovers something. A square Gelatin tablet with a Pac-Man symbol on it . Could it be? LSD? She thought to herself before mindlessly consuming the tab. 

Lady Jasmine BlackMarsh of the Elden Lands an anthropomorphic half cobra half shark hybrid was not born in Vault 371 but raised in it by her parents Nyuu, her father and son of Aranea, a powerful historical  figure who saved their world from the T-virus long ago.  She was a aquamarine colored Cobra with Beautiful orange eyes like lava and hissed to express her happiness at the world and was just generally a blissful creature. Upon leaving the old abandoned supermarket where she had consumed the LSD she headed east for many months following three full moons till she found a settlement known as Megaton. She walked in through the gigantic metal gate made of old scrap. Needing repairs for her Gold plated Uzi she inherited from her Grandparent Aranea when they finally passed 10 years ago. 

 Soon They were inseparable, petting each other all over town and Lady Jasmine's hissing had become almost constant. Jasmine's long half cobra half shark tongue slithered around Morias little clit and got tangled in her ginger pussy every night after that day! Though this heaven would soon turn to hell as mindless raiders attacked their beautiful megaton shack one day! They were saved by attacking super mutants whom they nuked with Morias Fat Man she had been saving behind the counter for this kind of a situation. There they built a new settlement there called “Nuka-Town” a LGBTQ friendly neutral settlement where taxes are paid in cannabis & Nuka Cola is freely dispensed in vending machines to its 8 residents.

 Currently in Nuka-Town(completely unaffiliated with Nuka-World)  there are 4 houses for the 4 families there & they each inhabit one distinct direction each. To the North The Werewolves, to the east the horse 'Egun' and his companion 'Esnei', to the south Lady Jasmine and her human lover Moria Brown author of 'The Wasteland Survival Guide’, and to the west lived Lady Priscilla skunk the honorary Mayor of Nuka-Town and all the other species. Lady skunk was very fussy and this is why they gave her this position to keep her and her delicious smelling juices away from the populus. Together they formed a post-apocalyptic version of a furry-like animal crossing village where weapons and ammo could be traded for items like food and water. One day a casino is constructed where they all have a furry BDSM orgy….until one day it is over-run by the NCR. 

“The wasteland is still hungry, but I am the only  one which can feed it,'' thought 18 year old Jasmine,.She alone can satisfy its lusty hunger. 

     Ch.2  Call me Judgment

Lady Jasmine BlackMash was with the Werewolves 'BadGirl Buttercup' and 'Problem Pup'  who would harvest souls…I mean…scavenge at night! Holding her .50 Cal upright she kicked the door open to the abandoned chem lab! Gimme all the "Bepis" you got or I’m gonna start shooting!! Bullets were flying everywhere, left and right, diagonally, hexagonally, inside out, inside other dimensions of space and time and across the hall. 

Lady jasmine BlackMarsh had been Shot through the Hood which all Cobras had upon their head. She hissed “SSSSssssSSssSsssssSSSS '' and took cover fearing defeat and even greater injury. She stitched and suitred it right then and there which was pretty “Bad-Ass” if I do say so myself. 

    "A little 50% rubbing Alcohol also never hurts" she thought. It did burn though …she hissed again! Though this could not be avoided for even the daughter of the great Nyuu could not withstand the pain this caused her and the bullet holes were cleansed of anything which could infect them. Lady Jasmine Kyuu BlackMarsh of the Elden Lands was a Freelancer, an ancient disgraced knightly order. As she stared into the distance she began to fall down the dry mountainside unexpectedly( Probably from so much blood loss to her brain). She quickly grabbed her snowboard (hit a chunk of rock with her musket and held on for dear life) and sled down the hill holding her gold plated musket in hand in case of a suprise deathclaw attack while snowboarding down the hill. She loaded it with a shot of Pure SIlver Bullets (not cheap)which could put down anything, they were made by Moria Brown 60 years old currently residing inside Nuka-Town after her old one was destroyed by somebody called the lone wanderer. Sounds kind of crazy to me, but that's the wasteland for yah”.

“Ys-Attan Vrsana Pretesh!!’ BlackMarsh said summoning a Merkabah of light blue which then summoned a seraphim or large angelic being to aid mankind. This spirit appeared around her.

 Spirits from a nearby Vampire Den have been reported roaming on the road by Nuka Town by the local officials *cough* like Lady Priscilla Skunk The Wise always profounding the ancient mantra which I so adore of Wisdom, Emptiness, and Restraint. A perfect Trigram of human knowledge”  *cough* She was the most popular girl at Nuka Town high back in 2100 A.E. which would make her hundreds of years old considering she was born in 2019. So I went with my angel to investigate; when I found a mysterious portal glowing violently purple and made of 24 skulls of humans all missing teeth and had long dreadlocks and beads with gold at the end.

At the end of a Vampire Tomb to another world where I saw another large angel (different than the one I had summoned previously)moving amongst the stars. I came back through the portal and now attempt to unite Nuka-Town, send everyone to a new reality which is non-irradiated and never have to worry about the NRC again!

I went back to the center of Nuka-Town and said to everyone “listen up, this is a conscription I found a portal to another world with a giant Lich in it I literally can’t kill it alone and I need all my friends from Twitter to help me!They called back… ok, but only because the fabric of time and space is literally threatened as we all  have heard the reports of vampires from priscilla Skunk the wise immaculate one too. They all put away their alcohol, smoking, and sex toys temporarily….It took about 2 hours. I did a short role call examining everyone's weapons and magic shortly before this epic battle.

I brought them that night to the Vampire's Tomb where we camped for a moon and trained by slaying vampires which would come to feast upon living flesh. There I found the Demon slayer Egun and their Partner Esnei who was a constant source of emotional support when times got rough. The sealer D’Lee-Doe was in our ranks, with his mighty fist of holiness telling us always about reaching heaven through violence. He was a large seagull person who had trained in the art of sealing away demons with sacred chants and salt. He would pray to Kali daily with his meals as well carrying a one and a half foot statue of her around constantly to pray to it at the appropriate times throughout the day. The local mayor even showed up! That’s right PriscillaSkunk who was traveling all the way from the western most part of Nuka-Town to be there and give the party her sweet tears in a bottle! We would all make offerings of Milk to her and she was fun and goofy to be around like in a Julie Andrews ‘Sound of Music’. She carried around a big pole with over 30 bells on it and was considered the towns priest as this created a wall which no demons could ever hope to pass at whim.  Egun was a very calm and reserved party member as I recall, and Esnei was very joyful and playful, always hugging you. I would give her a spank with a bamboo cane regularly. She didn’t like this much though being a panda she considered it a food fetish, but kept trying to tell her it was more that I just thought it was a great honor to be spanked in my culture however. We got along quite well after this and I learned to show respect to the mistress of “Egun The Demonslayer”.

The Where-wolve shade girls, Bad Girls Buttercup and Problem Pup had been training their shinobi arts when they weren't trying to make new synth music using old junk found in abandoned wreckage from the Arken civilization which remained after the explosion. They wore intricate masks made by gifted artisans to hide their true identity and custom made Katar claws and guillotine axes which could be held by hand and swung viciously decapitating opponents with a single blow before running into the night. 

After one whole month of fighting these walking dust piles(changed for legal purposes) which came from the purple portal with 24 heads with dreads and gold at the end, the time had come to enter the portal where the large angel/ Arch Lich entity came from just one month ago. Even our chanter Priscilla knew their high leveled spells would be of little use against this behemoth collectively or die trying. We formed the power circle right before entering the catacombs, an Ancient Chanter ritual to get everyone excited through their own auras, actually a very scientific process according to Moria. 

Instantly a cold chill possessed us and we all felt as though we were going to die. A golden tomb lay in front of us with a woman engraved up its outside and it opened instantly as we entered through the other side of the portal. The Lich said, welcome travelers, I am darkness, I am death, which do you desire? 

I should have been more prepared. What was I thinking bringing everyone into this?!t was more than risky, insane even! However, we were more than just pawns on a chessboard, we are ICONS! I had been unable to dodge its initial blast of molten green energy dew which emanated from its casket. I limp down to a cloud which could hold me there. I thought quick wait, I can just shoot a chain out of my musket into this Beings abdomen. I shot, and whipped right around him firing 50 cal. bullets from thin air even though my arm had been melted off by the Behemoth I now call him Bethesda for around this beautiful angel lie pools of dead corpses which he would eat. Beings from other dimensions…unfolding pain and agony in every direction.

“Attack the Colossus!” I screamed to my friends, we were more a coalition of Demiurges in the reality before this one, and this was how we were going to break free, we had to keep moving forward or there would be no reality to return to. The being completely teleported out of the room and took this time to heal myself using a strong herbal potion. Meanwhile Lady Priscilla Skunk cast their spell Songweave which blessed our party with the might of the gods themselves at this time, as she rang her beautiful bells in her ladylike dresses with her fancy handmade hats. Though this was not enough as the fire had already taken my arm. This caused Lady Jasmine BlackMarsh of the Elden Lands to walk to the edge of the large room they were in and begin to bandage her arms…saving her from bleeding to death. Luckily she was right handed and it had been her left forearm because she would have been terribly crippled since she was primarily right handed. She soon realized that there wasn’t any way she was gonna get back in this fight after being crippled by the world eater Bethesda. “It was now or never” she thought, picking up her Winchester and firing its hook into the eye of Bethesda! 

I hurtled toward the behemoth at a ferocious speed and before I knew it I had whizzed through the skull of him causing him to collapse as my experimental power armor had propelled me like a bullet into his skull. I almost got stuck but was able to dig out using a Mr. Handy chainsaw which I like to keep on hand in situations like these. I then sawed off the head and we hauled the body through the portal to the other world keeping it open in-case we ever needed to go back and Priscilla skunk was even left there to guard it and Nuka Town Quantum was established there that day! I also felt that I became more than a cobra that day…I became Royalty!” 

Ch.3 Appolexus 

Even though she had obtained all the riches she could ever want in the new “Dark World” some might call it due to its very nature, she was not satisfied and missed the old world with a passion of nostalgia. I decided to make a trip back to find some books at Morias old shack. 

However I found something strange, that everyone who had stayed there was now very old implying that we stayed very young in the dark world, some kind of new immortality I am not aware of. Apparently my grandchildren are now some of the inhabitants and they use this thing called Twitter to communicate by sending terrible memes to each other…idk bro they say sometimes and i don’t even honestly know what this means at all. Now when we return to the light world people believe us to be a traveling caravan of murdering hippies who want to tear down their Pleasantville-esque utopia of racism and inequality which Nuka-Town was never meant to be. So those of us from the original world who disagree with this go and sell Nuka Cola-Quantum illegally in protest to this. After infringing on every copyright law something happens….

Aliens come to Terra and take Lady Jasmine Blackmarsh to a new earth inhabited by zombies.There she learns of her zombie slaying heritage and changes her name to Aesma J. BlackMarsh Princess of the Pistol. A real Dead Eye 80 in her day blessed with the Shinigami Eye  of her ancestor <The Electro-Dragon> which was written on an old lighthouse by the shores of Bastion Poppy territory allowing her to earn this title. Upon returning to earth she starts ranching out in Fort Garland Colorado by Mt. Blanca and Moria live out the rest of their days happy together in a nice little Hobbit Hole they made together on a nice and dry rocky hill.

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Baby Skunks as Pets

Baby skunk season is fast approaching. Baby skunks are properly called kittens or kits. Please make sure before you acquire a skunk as a pet you have learned everything you can about these unique animals. You must understand their nature. You can't feed cat food. you certainly can't place a bowl of dog food in front of the skunk. Learn about exotic pets before acquiring one. The exotic pet has very different care requirements.

Housing You cannot cage a skunk - ever. When they are little, it is easier and safer to have them in a confined space. These little ones are not ready to have run of the house. That day will come soon. If you have an extra bedroom, or maybe even use the bathroom as a skunk room. This helps keep him safe from harm and helps with the toilet training process. When you are sitting around reading, or watching TV, you can keep an eye on him or, let him roam around the house. Eventually, you will let the skunk have total access to most of the house.

Skunks can be very destructive; they can scratch up your carpeting and tear it to shreds. You can never, ever declaw a skunk. Their claws are used as fingers and toes. It would be cruel. How would you feel if you didn't have your fingers or toes? Scratching and digging is the nature of the skunk. Are you sure, you want a domestic skunk?

Skunk Proofing Your Home Skunks can escape out of the smallest places. I am not sure how they do it, but they can flatten out to the depth of a carpet and scoot under many things, like doors. They have a strong sense of curiosity and once out, they will sniff and investigate right into totally lost. The skunk is de-scented (scent glands removed) when you purchased him and has no way of protecting himself. Make sure there is no way for him to get outside your home. Check out dryer vents, heat vents, pet doors, there are numerous ways for a little skunk to get out. It is extremely rare that a lost skunk is ever found. Be sure to have your skunk microchipped and wearing visible identification.

Other things you need to do to skunk proof your home is to put childproof latches on all the cupboards that could contain dangerous materials or things you do not want the skunk to get into. Skunks love to dig, keep the potted plants out of reach. Look around at your low tables. Skunks front feet are very much like hands, they have quite the reach on them and can pull things down from tables and can become injured.

Bedding Material Give them soft, cuddly materials for bedding. Give him an article of clothing that you have worn with your scent on it. It will help the bonding process and assure him when he is alone. Good bedding materials are old towels, old sheets, blankets, and even old articles of clothing. Just give him the bedding. Skunks are talented and like to make their own beds. It is a great deal of fun watching them arrange their bedding. A skunk "carrying" a blanket is hilarious. They pull the blanket backward with their front paws.

Diet Make sure the skunk has plenty of fresh, filtered water available to him at all times. Skunks need a very nutritious diet. Feed high-quality protein from insects, lean meats, dairy products, fresh, cooked, and raw vegetables that are washed, the same with fruits, and greens, cooked eggs, cooked grains, and vitamin and mineral supplements. Even natural high-quality dog food such as Nutro. Poor diet can lead to many problems for example obesity, seizures (low blood sugar ect.), fur loss, hormone imbalance, just to name a few.

Spay or Neutering Skunks are very aggressive and vicious if they are not spayed or neutered. Neuter little male skunks as early as possible, when you first feel their testicles start to develop. This can happen as early as 3 months. Little female skunks need to be spayed no later than four months. If they start reaching sexual maturity, they can begin to bite and be quite vicious. A while after surgery their previous personalities will most likely return to normal.

Health When you choose a veterinarian for your skunk be very picky. Find out what his or her policy is if the skunk should bite someone. Make sure the vet has an updated education in skunks In fact, ask the vet if a skunk always carries rabies. If the answer is yes, run the other way - quick! Skunks do not carry rabies. They can contract rabies just like any other mammal by eating an infected carcass, by being bitten, or other means of transmission.

Many skunks have roundworms. You should have them tested for all worms. Skunks should be wormed for roundworms regularly. Get a wormer recommendation or prescription from your vet.

Skunks require vaccinations both canine and feline shots are an absolute must! The skunks should receive his first set at four weeks of age. Make sure the vet is using a killed virus. They will receive a set of baby shots and then a booster shot once a year.

Do not ever declaw a skunk. Skunks claws are his fingers. This is how he holds his food and eats. Think about if you had, your fingers removed how you would feel. Declawing a skunk is animal abuse, plain and simple.

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Hi I’m sorry if this is a silly question but how do I tell ‘exotic’ pets from just uncommon ones? The terms seem used kinda interchangeably in pet circles.

If an animal is domesticated it isn’t exotic. Ferrets, pigeons, mice, rats, Guinea pigs, chickens, etc. are all domestic. Exotic would refer to animals in the pet trade that have been selectively bred but are still wild, though if you want to get into semantics it technically means any non-native non-domesticated animal, but when I reference the exotic pet trade I am not solely referring to species not native to the area as there is an issue in the US with foxes and raccoons and skunks being bred for use in the pet trade and they are certainly native to the country.

Not all exotic pets are necessarily a problem though. Think most lizards, snakes, frogs, and so on as your general guide for “can ethically be kept in a vivarium if you know what you’re doing but a lot of people don’t know or care the needs of these animals before buying them”. Exotics of that category are a bit of a gray area that I don’t judge on as long as they are indeed well cared for. Parrots, primates, wild cats, wolves/wolf-dogs, corvids, venomous snakes, crocodilians, and random local wildlife such as squirrels, skunks, foxes, raccoons, owls, etc. fall into the inherently unethical on some level category. For some it’s just incredibly difficult to care for them in captivity or specifically in a household setting. For others it is because the animal is inherently dangerous to the person keeping it as well as to anyone else who may come into contact in the event it escapes.

Below that you have the truly insidious aspects of the exotic pet trade, which are just wild animals illegally poached and smuggled to sell in the trade either in a country where it is legal or a venue that won’t ask questions. This is where pet slow loris come from for example, but there are many other (often endangered) species that end up in the trade this way. Any animal taken from its native habitat to be sold in the pet trade moves to this category in my opinion. You can ethically keep a snake, but the second you’re taking one from the wild with the sole purpose of thinking it’s neat I will consider you an unethical keeper, and if you personally are the one to do it I will call you a poacher and as applicable I will report you as one.

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Master Post

Name(s): Firefly

Species: Pegasus

Birth Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Current Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Affiliation: Jedi Order, Council of Friendship, the Sentinels

Abilities:

Strength in the Force

Amatuer Lightsaber Techniques

Biography: Five years after her fateful duel with the Dark Lord, Darth Edris, Fluttershy would give birth to Firefly and swear to protect him by any means necessary. Firefly would then grow and learn the ways of the Force under the watchful eye of his mother. As the years would pass, Firefly would discover his mother's connections to Twilight Sparkle, something he was never told, and Twilight would offer to teach Firefly friendship in order to help him become a better Jedi. Fluttershy would reluctantly accept the offer and let Firefly stay with Twilight in Canterlot to learn the Magic of Friendship.

Other Trivia:

At a very young age, Firefly had been diagnosed with autism, giving him an interesting viewpoint of the world.

Firefly has a pet skunk named Flip-Flop, as the patterns on the critter's feet resemble sandals

Name(s): Cassie Topaz

Species: Crystal Gem

Birth Residence: Unknown (Steven Universe)

Current Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Affiliation: Jedi Order, the Sentinels

Abilities:

Standard Gem Abilities

Ink Sliding (Similar to the Inklings from Splatoon)

Biography: In an attempt to help raise Firefly well, Fluttershy adopted two more children, one of those children being a gem named Cassie. As Firefly's surrogate sister, Cassie would help guide Firefly and help make decisions when they'd be too tough for him to figure out. Cassie would be responsible for Firefly's discovery of Twilight Sparkle and end up volunteering to stay behind in Canterlot and learn friendship with Twilight to stay by his best friend's side.

Other Trivia: (subject to change)

Name(s): Chuck Terius

Species: Changeling

Birth Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Current Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Affiliation: Jedi Order, the Sentinels

Abilities:

Shapeshifting

Oddly advanced piloting skills

Skilled mechanic

Biography: Born to a relative of the Changeling Roach, Fluttershy's faithful assistant, Roach adopted the kid as his nephew and allowed Fluttershy to raise him alongside Firefly and Cassie Topaz in order to develop Firefly's relationship skills. Chuck would later be responsible for Firefly discovering the Council of Friendship and Fluttershy's involvement. As a result of this development, Chuck would volunteer to stay behind in Canterlot and learn friendship alongside Firefly

Other Trivia: (subject to change)

Name(s): Darth Lolei

Species: Human

Birth Residence: Unknown

Current Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Affiliation: Unknown Sith Faction (Formerly), Jedi Order, the Sentinels

Abilities:

Advanced Lightsaber skills

Mastery over the Dark Side of the Force

Biography: After discovering the true horrors of the Dark Side of the Force, Darth Lolei would flee and land in Equestria and seek out the Jedi Order for aid. Lolei would encounter the Jedi Padawan, Firefly, explain everything to him, and ask to be Firefly's apprentice, despite Firefly being a padawan himself. Firefly would reluctantly accept Lolei as his apprentice.

Other Trivia: (subject to change)

Name(s): Bonnie Anne

Species: Etherian Mermaid

Birth Residence: Salineas (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power)

Current Residence: Equestria (My Little Pony)

Affiliation: Jedi Order, the Sentinels

Abilities:

Advanced lightsaber skills

Mastery over the Force

Hydrokinesis

Biography: Born to Mermista and Sea Hawk, Bonnie Anne would gain a great amount of potential in the Force and begin her Jedi Training very young. She would grow close to fellow Jedi Padawan, Firefly, and the two would become Sparring Partners. While Cassie and Chuck would convince Firefly to stow away on an important meeting with the friendship council, Bonnie Anne would stay behind, unaware of what has happened until it would be too late.

Other Trivia: (subject to change)

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The Role of Nature Interpreter

In my eyes, an environmental interpreter is NATURE:

N = narrator: An interpreter is the narrator of each participant’s own experience. They find ways to connect the learning to everyone’s past experiences.

A = activist: An interpreter is always in the position of enforcing policies like “leave no trace” that allow for the maintenance of natural landmarks.

T = treasure: Interpreters play an invaluable role in allowing the public to access and understand the true beauty of our world. They are an irreplaceable bridge between citizens and the world around them.

U = unique: Each interpreter is different in engaging their audiences. This means that each outing is unique for the audience and provides a new and exciting experience.

R = resourceful: Interpreters are always willing to pivot to ensure their audience is engaged and learning new things. They understand how people learn and deliver information to allow for comprehension and meaning.

E = educated: Environmental interpreters are well educated about the land they interpret. They are also constantly learning in order to provide meaningful lessons to others.

 When I think of an environmental interpreter, I think of the park naturalists in a provincial park who run workshops for kids. I have many fond memories of playing ‘Predator and Prey’ or getting to pet a skunk at such sessions.

I now understand that interpretation is such a vast field and entails much more than this. An environmental interpreter doesn’t even need to be a person – it can be a well-written field guide or exploration map that allows the reader to connect to the environment at their own pace.

(Anala, 2022)