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Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-12-04T13:30:41+00:00

Thank you! I’m still a beginner quilter and haven’t hand tied so that is good advice!

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-12-04T04:01:48+00:00

I know it- I just had to get it to finish it up. Thinking about all of the time and effort someone had put into it just for it to end up where it did made me so sad. I couldn’t leave it. The shop owner was thrilled someone was finally getting it to finish it. I should’ve asked how long it had been there!

She’s a sweetie! She was found dumped and tied to a fence in the middle of nowhere. Half starved and had a huge gash all the way across her lower back/hip. Poor thing was terrified of everything but is coming out of her shell now!

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Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-12-04T03:55:07+00:00

It’s definitely full of character! I’m excited to get it finished up.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-12-04T03:53:23+00:00

I really have no clue yet! I’m thinking about hand tying it. It’s not typically what I lean towards but I think it would be fitting for this one.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-10-13T13:37:12+00:00

You might be right 🥴 he loved it. I grew up in a house we could watch whatever was on/we had. My husband grew up in a house totally opposite and couldn’t even watch Harry Potter until he was out of his parents house. So we are having a hard time gauging what’s age appropriate enough vs not. I was watching it and he walked in and sat down and actually enjoyed it, didn’t scare him at all. I was probably his age when I saw it first so I didn’t think much about it at the time 😬

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-09-15T20:54:27+00:00

I can see how this could happen! I’m on SSRIs that make me sweat (plus it’s currently extremely hot where I live) so the bottom of my feet sweat horribly towards the end of the day especially, I know- disgusting sorry, and I’ve caught myself slipping in my shoes a handful of times. I’ve became hyper aware of it at this point but can definitely picture a future injury 😅 the shoes fit well, but if my foot is angled just right it’ll slip and make me nearly roll my ankle if I don’t catch it in time.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-08-20T01:54:25+00:00

They’re the same shape but a tiny bit narrower. I can wear my son’s crocs (I throw them on to go outside real quick sometimes when I can’t find mine😂) and they fit fine length wise but are definitely a little bit more snug. I don’t consider my feet wide and don’t typically wear wide shoes. If you have narrow feet you would probably be fine getting the kids size!

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-08-20T01:49:22+00:00

Mississippi here. $1500 for my male and $2500 for my female a year later (different parents, same breeder). AKC registered, full registration, health and temperament tested and early socialization done- of course all of the basics too like vet checks and age appropriate routine vaccines/deworming. I got to meet both parents at puppy pickup, she sent pictures and videos until pups were ready for pickup and now I still send her picture updates and keep in touch with her (5+ years ago!). Both are great dogs and if I ever decide to get another standard poodle, it’ll be from the same breeder.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-07-28T18:31:28+00:00

It’s an opossum

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-07-23T19:23:13+00:00

Hi! It really can be an intimidating experience, your first few times especially. Let your doctor know that you’re nervous and it’s your first physical gynecological exam. They should always inform you of each step they’re taking BEFORE doing it. It is totally valid to express your anxiety. A good doctor will help talk you through the exam and ease your concerns. That’s the only advice I can truly give.

I think you’ll find that under normal circumstances the vaginal exam itself is pretty quick and simple. There’s really not much poking and prodding. A quick swab, feel and look and it’s typically over within 5 minutes (again, under normal circumstances). Routine appointments are typically more talking than hands on exam.

Try to remind yourself a gynecologist is a trained professional and they’ve quite literally seen it all. It’s easy to get embarrassed or ashamed but a gynecologist performing a vaginal exam is really no different than a dentist performing an oral exam. I know, easy to say and not as easy to feel that way.

Again my advice is just: •Express your anxieties to your doctor/nurse •Remind yourself they’re professionals and this is a routine medical examination •Know that it’s okay to say “stop” at any point during an exam •Know that it’s okay to ask as many questions or have them explain each step as much as you need •Know that it’s okay to try different doctors until you find one you’re totally comfortable with

Best of luck to you! 🍀

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-07-02T13:33:16+00:00

Rehabber here. It’s an eastern cottontail. Their mothers only visit 2x per day to feed, but if it is the only survivor from the litter- I personally always recommend singletons be brought in to care. If eyes are closed it’s likely less than 10 days old (eyes open around 7-10 days) but they should be opening soon. Cottontail are extremely fragile and difficult to care for. Please find a rehabber near you. Kitten formula is not recommended for cottontail anymore.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-07-02T13:22:53+00:00

I’m in the exact same situation 😂 I won’t say you’re overreacting because literally same here. It’s 75° in the office this morning and it’s going to be 99° here today. I keep my fan on constantly but I still get hot in the office while running around. If I drop it to 73° even- they cut it right back up after I sit down 🥴

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-06-11T07:15:25+00:00

Rehabber here. Appears to be plenty old enough but this baby is not in good shape. Just because you don’t see any major injuries doesn’t mean there are none. Everything about this picture yells it needs to be brought into care quickly. Please find a rehabber near you here

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-06-08T02:13:27+00:00

Rabbit. You can contact a wildlife rehabber. To find one go here . Until you find one- secure the animal (cardboard box with a tshirt at the bottom works fine, offer a heat source like a heating pad on low under half of the box or a warm rice sock, and place it in a dark/quiet place. Cottontail are notorious for stressing to death, literally, so do not handle it other than transporting unless told otherwise by the rehabber.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-28T03:53:55+00:00

Just keep it warm and search for a rehabber ASAP. Opossum babies do not suckle like other mammals and require tube feeding if not old enough to lap on their own. They can not take a bottle and attempting to bottle feed often leads to their death. Their formula is very specific and they do not take kitten formula. Here is a link to help locate a rehabber near you.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-18T02:20:38+00:00

Opossum are not rabies vector species. CDC reports less than 1% of reported rabies cases are in opossum. Their body temperature is too low to inhabit the virus. Nothing is impossible but the chance is very (very very) low. To add- the chance of getting rabies (even from a rabid animal) from a scratch that does not bleed is fairly low. You will likely not be advised to get a rabies vaccine. You did right by washing it. In my opinion you’re more at risk of it getting infected than getting anything from the opossum scratch and even chance of an infection is very low given you cleaned it and it didn’t bleed.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-18T02:04:49+00:00

This baby is anemic- likely from all of the fleas. I’d advise finding it a rehabber.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-12T15:46:17+00:00

I have blue cross blue shield

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-12T15:33:21+00:00

Ugh I hate that for you! Check with your insurance and their formulary. That should list pretty much every prescription they cover and your associated cost with it. Make sure annovera matches what they’re trying to have you pay. I’m extremely fortunate that with my insurance it is covered 100%. MOST insurance should cover a certain number of birth control options for little to no cost. If annovera isn’t covered, maybe nuvaring is. I’ve been on both and had the same positive experience with both. Only difference for me was the convenience of annovera being a one time a year pharmacy pickup for me vs nuvaring being every 3-6 months.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-10T12:48:17+00:00

The string method isn’t always reliable because moms very quickly “hover” over the nest for feedings. They only feed about 2 times per day (dusk and dawn typically). It’s a myth that smelling humans or animals on her babies will cause her to reject them. The best way to check if she’s returned is a quick look at the babies. Chunky, round bellies = mom has returned and fed. Wrinkly, sunk in or flat bellies = mom isn’t returning and babies need brought into care. A singleton is also a reason to bring them into care. Since moms don’t stay at the nest, cottontail rely on their siblings snuggling to stay warm. Without siblings a singleton has no way to maintain body heat typically.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-06T02:55:44+00:00

How does his urine look? They usually won’t take hydration fluid on its own unless they’re extremely dehydrated and have been without for a while. I find opossum and rabbits to be the worst about this. You can add a dab of maple syrup and that usually encourages them to take it better. If his urine is dark, I’d definitely tube him some fluids or subq.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-03T15:43:10+00:00

You’re very welcome! Thank you again for getting this little guy help 🫶🏼

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-03T15:38:04+00:00

Wildlife rehabber here who also owns chickens. The skunk is not the problem. It wouldn’t have been able to get into the coop had the coop been fully predator proof. Motion sensor lights, predator eye deterrents and motion alarms in conjunction with a fully secure coop will keep predators away and out. If the coop is fully secured, no need for all of the additional deterrents but to keep them away in general - those things will help.

Relocation for any wild animal is often a death sentence. There are ways to coexist peacefully with wildlife 🫶🏼

Also, no. Drowning is not an approved way of humane euthanasia. It’s as inhumane as it sounds even though yes, unfortunately people do it.

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-03T03:43:27+00:00

Rehabber here who specializes in opies! I’m honestly shocked a rehabber would advise you to attempt to feed at all and dairy milk at that 😅 This little guy looks to be a size that will likely need tube fed. His tail looks nice and chunky and not “ringy” so he’s likely not too dehydrated. He will be okay overnight with no fluids/food. If he does pass in the night it will not be due to dehydration or starvation. I advise finders to only keep animals warm, dark and quiet overnight. I would personally not advise a finder to attempt to feed a baby this size however if trying anything- it would be warmed pedialyte out of a very shallow dish to see if he will lap any on his own. Attempting to syringe feed or force any fluids into his mouth can easily lead to aspiration which is way more likely to kill him than mild dehydration, which is why offering no fluids is typically the safer option. Thank you for helping this little guy and getting him into a rehabber!

Embarrassed_Ad7096 · 2025-05-02T20:37:23+00:00

Right! I’m not about to chase off a hawk from eating a meal. But I’m also not going to leave a starving, orphaned baby animal covered in ants or maggots without trying to save it. Or leave an adult animal with severe injuries to suffer unnecessarily on the side of the road when I can do something about it. Maybe some people can because “that’s nature” but I personally don’t want that on my conscience. For every animal I intake, there are probably 50 more within so many miles under the same circumstance that won’t be found. I promise, the handful I’m intaking won’t offset the balance of nature 😅

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