Icon by @ThatSpookyAgent. Call me Tir or Julian. 37. He/They. Queer. Twitter: @tirlaeyn. ao3: tirlaeyn. BlueSky: tirlaeyn. 18+ Only. Star Trek. The X-Files. Sandman. IwtV. OMFD. Definitionless in this Strict Atmosphere.
A female Sundarbans River Terrapin (Batagur baska) was
discovered in a family pond in Bangladesh.
The turtle had been kept as
a pet for 16 years. After much discussion, the turtle’s owner agreed
to sell the critically endangered turtle to the team’s breeding colony,
adding a seventh female and diversifying the genetic base!
In this
touching photo, the previous owner says good-bye to her beloved pet.
You can read more about this exceptional story here:
“If the Mandalay Bay hotel had caught fire and 58 people died and 500+ people were injured trying to escape, America would be having a discussion about how to make hotels safer.
If 58 people at the concert had died and 500+ people went to the hospital due to food poisoning, America would be having a conversation about how to make food safer.
If a gas tanker accident on I-15, the freeway that runs through Las Vegas, had killed 58 people and injured 500+, there would be demands to make our roads safer.
in Philadelphia in 1976, there was the first recognized outbreak of Legionnaire’s Disease. 34 people died, 221 were infected, and the nation lost its mind trying to figure out what was wrong.
It is not “political” to demand that lawmakers take steps to reduce deaths from gun violence any more than it is “political” to demand better fire codes, stricter food inspections, and safer roads.”
— Anyone with a shred of common sense (via poetfire)
i love how the ancestor of the modern housecat (the middle eastern wildcat) literally just looks like an angry tabby with more leg
we domesticated dogs because they wete useful but we domesticated cats because theyre beautiful.
we domesticated them because they eat disease-causing vermin
cats domesticated themselves because it’s easier than living alone
haha schooled losers
me: cats arent domesticated
It’s more fair to say cats domesticated humans. Generally we used them for pest control through out history as well as used them as cuddly pets. Cats who moved into early human settlements gets a lot more from just being around us.
-we worked like guard dogs. Where we were, larger predators were not. Not only did this increase the cat’s food supply from lack of competition but it kept kittens safe while mom hunted, a luxury not afforded in the wild.
-we were a food source. Mice, rats, and other rodents are great at hiding in the wild. They are much less good at hiding on clear ground or well lit granaries. So the dumb littler prey animals flocked to the early humans who gathered up their staple grains in big hard to seal silos. This was a buffet to cats. During lean times like winter, early humans were happy to toss their scraps and bones to the cute little predator who shared their space.
-humans provided ear scratches, very important.
-humans are waste disposal units. humans don’t like poop or hair balls and rotting bones just sit around. We are great at making dry buildings that keep the worst of nature at bay. Very comfy living space for kitty.
-They have learned to talk to us. Adult cats don’t meow at each other…. but they do meow at us. One of the only animals that have learned human only noises, they have learned that meowing gets our attention and makes us do things. Like work the can opener. Meow is less a greeting and more of a “high ho silver, lets get moving”.
“Humans provide ear scratches, very important” - I’m pretty sure that is the only reason my three keep me around…
In March 2017, my parents began forcefully arranging a marriage between myself and the son of a business partner of theirs. We grew up together but we’re not friends. It’s always been social between us; our parents are close. We are strangers. I call him “Charles Lee” because he’s just that–arrogant, reckless. Wild temper. He once hit me so hard I was brought to the emergency room. Our parents and the people around us believe him over me.
That said, in order to survive, I’ve had to do some questionable things. Which is what’s led me to my problem. Weeks ago, I tested positive for pregnancy. Took me awhile to see a doctor to confirm it despite the multiple pregnancy tests because I had to keep it a secret. That doctor trip took a lot of sneaking around and a very generous loan from a friend who barely has anything going on herself. I’m 5 weeks in. I’m running out of time to hide.
And I can’t have this baby. Having this baby means even more strict protocols than I already have now. It means I will be forced to marry “Charles Lee” as quickly as possible. It means I will lose what little freedom I have. It means I will be pulled out of school. It means I might as well be dead.
I live in a very religious country where abortion is illegal. I’ve found someone who does it safely, highly recommended by many other women; the price of her services and secrecy, however, is steep.
My finances are closely watched and there is no way I can suddenly justify taking the amount I need for the abortion without raising suspicion.
I’m opening commissions/requests–I have a lot of fandoms but aside from fanfic, I wouldn’t mind writing term papers or doing homework or research (just no math because I wouldn’t be able to give you your money’s worth).
As of October 7, 2017 I have $105 out of the $300 I need to cover medical costs and debts incurred.
If you have anything to spare, I’m only able to take payments through www.ko-fi.com/mirarespira – and if you don’t, please just send me positive vibes and spread this like wildfire. Please. I’m desperate.
try and think of the nicest thing someone has said about you, or that you have said about yourself - that wonderful thing is true; please try to think about that kind of stuff more often, especially when faced with thoughts about the opposite: you’re great, and i believe in you
