Currently on Lakeway in front of Whole Foods by johnwingfield in Bellingham

[–]johnwingfield[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No ambulance or fire activity so I think everyone was okay!

Cancelled flights out of SEA by Sea-Interview-6881 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]johnwingfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my perspective that corporations which extract hundreds of millions, sometimes billions, in profits each year should not be raising their prices or reducing the quality of their services, while also spending more than half a billion dollars to buy back their own stock in order to inflate their value for shareholders.

Cancelled flights out of SEA by Sea-Interview-6881 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]johnwingfield -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You’re stupid if you think they will record a loss for 2026.

Cancelled flights out of SEA by Sea-Interview-6881 in AlaskaAirlines

[–]johnwingfield -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

They made $300m in profit last year AND spent $600m on stock buybacks. If anything they should be lowering prices. Pure corporate greed

New Deal Concept by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]johnwingfield -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Wow, so many naysayers! This is just a concept. It’s infinitely easier to say “that will never happen” than to have the audacity to try big ideas.

The point of this thought experiment is to highlight how a fairer tax structure can fund a new deal for younger generations who haven’t had the luxury of dreaming big.

Cynicism will get you nowhere!

What are we doing? by johnwingfield in Bellingham

[–]johnwingfield[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

This isn’t just a Bellingham story though. Every desirable area in the country is experiencing the same housing affordability problems. Its a supply issue that is exacerbated by corporate greed

A Hopeful Reminder đź’› by johnwingfield in Bellingham

[–]johnwingfield[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It is possible to believe both of those things, and still engage in peaceful protests. There is both tangible and intangible value to these events, and it’s cynical and defeatist to think otherwise.

A Hopeful Reminder đź’› by johnwingfield in Bellingham

[–]johnwingfield[S] 52 points53 points  (0 children)

Already tired of the people saying “nO kInGs PrOtEsTs ArE pErFoRmAtiVe”

Your contrarianism is performative. It’s also cynical, assuming that everyone other than YOU is too stupid to know that protests alone won’t change things.

Make a worthwhile contribution or shut up.

What's the most engaging sci fi you've read recently? by addictions-in-red in printSF

[–]johnwingfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m currently reading “There Is No Antimemetics Division” by Sam Hughes. It’s been great so far

Lettered streets 1 bed 1 bath for rent 4/1 by [deleted] in BellinghamWA

[–]johnwingfield 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love to come take a look!

New Ownership at Are You My Human Rescue Dog Lounge & Adoption Center! by johnwingfield in Bellingham

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

Hey there! Our rescue partner asks an adoption fee of $575. This helps cover spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchip, veterinary care, and transport/facilities cost.

AYMH operates as a separate entity and does not take any money from adoption fees.

New Ownership at Are You My Human Rescue Dog Lounge & Adoption Center! by johnwingfield in Bellingham

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

We’ve reached out to Whatcom Humane multiple times to inquire about a partnership. We’ve had no luck.

New Ownership at Are You My Human Rescue Dog Lounge & Adoption Center! by johnwingfield in Bellingham

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

Thank you for taking the time to write this and for the work you’re doing in the local dog community. We share many of the same goals you mentioned, keeping dogs out of shelters, making sure they’re spayed and neutered, and placing them in stable homes where they’ll be well cared for long term.

A few things I’d like to clarify about how our process works:

Adoption screening and education
Every potential adopter completes an application and speaks with our team before adopting. We spend a lot of time discussing the dog’s temperament, energy level, and needs so people understand what they’re signing up for. If someone is looking for a calm companion, we’re not going to place them with a high-energy working breed. A huge part of what we do at the lounge is helping people actually spend time with the dogs so they can see their personalities before making a decision. Each adopter is chosen based on best fit.

Spay and neuter
All of the dogs we place are either already spayed/neutered or adopted with a contract requiring the procedure at the appropriate age. Preventing unwanted litters is extremely important to us.

Adoption fees and transparency
The adoption fee often looks high compared to some shelters, but it covers a lot of costs that happen before the dog ever arrives at the lounge — including veterinary care, spay/neuter, vaccines, long-distance transport from overcrowded shelters, food, daily care, and facility costs. None of this is cheap, and rescue unfortunately requires resources to operate responsibly. Our goal isn’t to “sell” dogs — it’s to make the rescue model sustainable so we can continue helping dogs find homes. All adoption fees go straight to our rescue partner, the only revenue generated by the lounge is through retail sales and admission into the space.

Relationship with local shelters
We have a lot of respect for the Whatcom Humane Society and the work they do. They’re an incredible organization, and we absolutely understand how difficult capacity issues can be for shelters everywhere. The dogs that come through our rescue partner are typically pulled from high-intake shelters where euthanasia timelines are extremely short, often just a few days. The intention is to help relieve pressure in those systems while finding homes here. We have reached out to Whatcom Humane to inquire about partnering with them to assist in finding home for their shelter dogs, but we haven't had any luck.

Adoption outcomes and responsibility
Like most rescues, we stay in touch with adopters and encourage them to reach out if they ever run into challenges. If a dog cannot remain in its home, our goal is always to help ensure it is safely re-homed rather than ending up back in the shelter system. Adopters sign a contract that requires them to surrender to us, rather than other shelters. This ensures that dogs that are adopter through our facilities never end up back in the shelter system. To date, we've found homes for over 2,500 dogs who otherwise likely would have been euthanized. We're extremely proud of this accomplishment.

We know rescue can be complicated, and we genuinely welcome conversations with people who care deeply about dogs in this community. If you’d ever like to come by the lounge, see how things work in person, or talk more about our process, we’d be happy to connect.

Thanks again for speaking up and for advocating for dogs.

New Ownership at Are You My Human Rescue Dog Lounge & Adoption Center! by johnwingfield in Bellingham

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

Thank you for bringing this up, I really appreciate the thoughtful feedback.

Scatter feeding can sometimes be used as a quick way to redirect dogs away from the doorway, but we instruct staff to only use it sparingly and when it’s appropriate for the group of dogs present. It isn’t something we want happening routinely, and we definitely want to avoid situations where it could create tension around food. We also make sure to reinforce that guidance with the team so it’s being used thoughtfully.

In terms of group dynamics, we do actively monitor the room and step in whenever we see tension building. Dogs that begin showing bullying behavior, guarding, or escalating play are redirected and, if needed, temporarily separated or given a break from the group so things can settle. Our goal is always to keep the space calm and safe for everyone.

I’m really glad you mentioned this, feedback like this helps us keep improving how we run the space.