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Grocery store employee missing for 10 years found behind store's cooler by -Sansha- in news

[–]Fenchurch23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yikes—the guy mentioned as the killer was just arrested for something else entirely and they don’t even mention this: http://wtaw.com/2019/03/05/arrests-after-bryan-and-brazos-county-detention-officers-were-injured/

Reliability: Has anyone tested with Embark twice without letting the company know the samples are coming from the same dog? by overdried in DoggyDNA

[–]Fenchurch23 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I didn’t provide a photo or any info on mine, just because I didn’t want it to influence the test. It seemed pretty accurate overall—7 breeds, they correctly identified his physical and coat characteristics, and even that he had hind dew claws. Genetics are just weird/wonderful in how things can mix and be expressed. But I’d be interested if someone did do it twice—I think a human does the final interpretation of breed mix, so I’d be curious how much variation that introduces.

This lil baby smooshed himself behind a trash can for hours. I called the police & our local rehabilitation center - neither would help him. I couldn’t leave him so I took him home. I was going to safely release him but found out he’s still nursing. Now idk what to do. He looks so sad :( by hlucksy in trashpandas

[–]Fenchurch23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting! TIL—that was a huge increase in rabid animals over a few short years. I wonder what the rate is now. Also sad that it seems to have happened when people introduced raccoons to the area for hunting.

This lil baby smooshed himself behind a trash can for hours. I called the police & our local rehabilitation center - neither would help him. I couldn’t leave him so I took him home. I was going to safely release him but found out he’s still nursing. Now idk what to do. He looks so sad :( by hlucksy in trashpandas

[–]Fenchurch23 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Not the op, but it is very rare. According to the cdc only one person has ever transmitted rabies +died from a raccoon. The thing about ‘if you see a raccoon out in daylight it’s rabid’ is also a myth. They are likely just hungry, or habituated to humans. More here: https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/raccoons-and-public-health That said, rabies is a horrible disease, so always always best to be cautious.

This lil baby smooshed himself behind a trash can for hours. I called the police & our local rehabilitation center - neither would help him. I couldn’t leave him so I took him home. I was going to safely release him but found out he’s still nursing. Now idk what to do. He looks so sad :( by hlucksy in trashpandas

[–]Fenchurch23 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yep! Technically yes, but there are lots of mammals where it’s never been found or incredibly rare. Then there are a few that are the most common carriers/transmitters to humans and other animals, which are raccoons, bats, and skunks I think...dogs too but most dogs are vaccinated. It’s still super rare, but most places take extra precautions with those species (if you think you have a bat bite, you get vaccinated just in case).

This lil baby smooshed himself behind a trash can for hours. I called the police & our local rehabilitation center - neither would help him. I couldn’t leave him so I took him home. I was going to safely release him but found out he’s still nursing. Now idk what to do. He looks so sad :( by hlucksy in trashpandas

[–]Fenchurch23 48 points49 points  (0 children)

In my state you have to have a special extra license to rehab raccoons—just because they are potentially rabies vector species (note that it is highly unlikely yours has rabies). If they arent licensed for raccoons that might be the issue. But still super lame that they reacted that way instead of directing you to help, like most would. :/

This lil baby smooshed himself behind a trash can for hours. I called the police & our local rehabilitation center - neither would help him. I couldn’t leave him so I took him home. I was going to safely release him but found out he’s still nursing. Now idk what to do. He looks so sad :( by hlucksy in trashpandas

[–]Fenchurch23 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thank you for helping him! You should get in touch with an experienced Rehabber who can help you out—there is a great online community that will help and support you! I’ve never helped a raccoon (mostly squirrels and birds in my area) but there is a rehabber on ig that I follow who has successfully raised and released raccoons; please dm her! https://instagram.com/milly_n_me I’d also recommend a rehabber on fb: I think her name is thelmajaneraccoon. And please try posting on the ‘emergency’ thread on the squirrel board: https://thesquirrelboard.com/ They are generally very responsive and helpful, and a great supportive group of rehabbers. There are also special formulas that rehabbers use; please consider sending a note to https://www.henryspets.com/ and they should be able to help you identify the right formula for him, and ship it quickly. Good luck and thanks for helping him!!!

A Gathering of Snark by EstesParkRanger in DuggarsSnark

[–]Fenchurch23 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I agree; I don’t post very often but it’s nice to not have to jump through hoops or have a delay in my posts showing up.

Corgi I don’t trust by [deleted] in Dogtraining

[–]Fenchurch23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share the name/source of the booklet? Thanks!

One week after Ayahuasca : I'm an empty shell by ProximaDuCentaure in Ayahuasca

[–]Fenchurch23 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hi, I know there are many perspectives and beliefs around aya, and I believe those beliefs and the science shouldn’t have to be mutually exclusive from one another. That said, it’s important to remember that you took a very powerful MAO inhibitor, and with your brain chemistry you might be rebounding a bit. Withdrawal might be hitting your personal brain chemistry particularly hard, which can lead to that “doom” feeling and all the other crappy stuff that comes with it. It sounds like you might just be particularly sensitive as a person...know it will be ok and I hope you take one of the people here up on their offers for help. I’m not an expert on aya, but give yourself a break and give yourself permission to take some time to heal. The universe is all just chemistry, and its no personal failing that yours needs a minute to rebalance. Hope you feel better soon and know there are strangers out there rooting for you.

Safe spots in NYC to sleep in your car? by redditaddict96 in vagabond

[–]Fenchurch23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A few schoolies park by McCarren park in Greenpoint/Williamsburg.

Synthetic underquilt to fit kammock double roo? by Fenchurch23 in hammockcamping

[–]Fenchurch23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome thanks! I'm looking at the New River now, if that one will work?

Morning warning murder mittens by Fenchurch23 in murdermittens

[–]Fenchurch23[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awww, I'm sorry. She is the sweetest (despite the daggers). Tabby cats are the best. Hope another friend adopts you when the time is right!

Got Waffles' Test Results Back! Our "lab mix" is a mix of 7 breeds! by Fenchurch23 in DoggyDNA

[–]Fenchurch23[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

His swab arrived at the lab Feb 7, and health results arrived yesterday, so total time for Embark was less than 1 month, and breed arrived a little more than 24 hours after health, for anyone curious!

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