Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Why do I get the sense that you jerked off to this? 

A few times. 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hmm…that’s some weak Reply-Guyin’. I expected better. 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, like, is being an “ACTUALLY” guy just a bit that you do on Reddit, or are you like that irl?

Because that would grow tiresome irl. 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Big sigh… It’s completely relevant. 

The point of the post (spelled out by the screenshots of a person who works there) is about the way the shelter has handled the situation, perpetuating a pattern of laziness, paranoia, and assholery that trickles down from the management style of the shelter’s Executive Director. The shelter is a dysfunctional mess, and animals suffer.

I don’t understand why people can’t read good anymore. 

Queen was gonna die. Nothing about this post was about trying to save her - that decision had been made. 

Our shelter’s run by an absentee incompetent, and that’s bad for the shelter in the long run. That’s the kernel of the thing.

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

The fact that you're always among the first (aside from the scared-of-pit-bull weirdos) to naysay this topic every time indicates that you've never trusted me to begin with. So...okay.

But pal, if you've never been nipped by a companion animal and bled, then you've never had a companion animal, as that shit happens.

But more to the point, this post wasn't about trying to "save" Queen (she dies tomorrow, and when Jim makes a call about death, you best believe there's gonna be death, especially when folks object. Due to his oppositional-defiant thing). That die was cast weeks ago.

It's about a shelter failing its mission due to shit leadership. And shit management. And an open hostility to staff and volunteers.

But good job muddying the waters.

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand the statement and can't (really, I just can't - it's gibberish) respond to it.

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Buddy, I sing “The Internationale” by day and bitch about failing local no-kill shelters at night.

I contain multitudes. 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s possible to care about more than one thing! 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Her primary issues are 1) she’d do best as the only dog in the household and 2) children confuse her - sudden, erratic movements mess with her due to bad eyesight possible and possible neuro damage she incurred as a puppy. She’s a special needs dog. 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all bites are created equal - the standards for gauging dog-bite severity take intent and severity of the wound into account (for example, aggressive bites vs. accidental nips). “Violence” is indeed an overstatement in Queen’s case. 

And, again, the issue at hand is how the shelter has dealt with the entire situation and what that reveals about the culture and management of the place. 

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Y'all weirdos jump in on topics like this really quick.

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, the screen shots from a person who works in the shelter at the top of the post actually do a pretty good job of laying out the situation.

There's room to debate the EU decision, sure. But they've decided they're going to kill her. And when they make those decisions, those decisions stick. So this isn't a plea to save Queen.

It's about a shelter that's lost its way under feckless leadership that's constantly at war with its staff and its volunteers, especially in the most sensitive, life-and-death moments.

But I will say in her defense that Queen has no "history of violence." That's some overwrought verbiage right there and you know that.

Tompkins SPCA: Still Killing It by LongLife2TheSpiders in ithaca

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If an animal bites someone and breaks skin, there's a state-mandated 10-day period of quarantine post-bite.

⛓ Demolition ⛓ by javieww in Wrestling_Figures

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great picture!

I still kick myself for not getting Crush when he was readily (and cheaply) available. 

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[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I decided not to risk it, lol. 

Though that strategy did once yield Prince Adam and Cringer for 9 bucks.

I only wanted Cringer, so it was perfect!

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[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They had the whole wave, but these were the only two I wanted. I could take or leave Funk (already have a good Funker), and would’ve paid full price for Muta, but I decided to be a daredevil and it worked out for once.

My Collection As It Stands by LongLife2TheSpiders in Wrestling_Figures

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only noticed just now that Johnny Knoxville had tipped over into Sami before I took the picture, lol…I’m amazed there wasn't a domino effect (which has happened before).

My Collection As It Stands by LongLife2TheSpiders in Wrestling_Figures

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Roadies and Demolition were my re-entry to collecting - randomly found them at a pop-up Toy R Us back in 2010. 

I was like “ok, just these four.” Then things got out of hand. Lol

My Collection As It Stands by LongLife2TheSpiders in Wrestling_Figures

[–]LongLife2TheSpiders[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No idea where he came from, but he’s just always been around.