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Trusted Mid-Day Dog Walking Experts in Virginia | PawNanny

PawNanny provides trusted mid-day dog walking services that cater to the needs of pet owners across Virginia. Their professional team of dog walkers is passionate about bringing joy and exercise to your furry friends during the day. With PawNanny, you can rest assured that your pet is in good hands, enjoying the beauty of Virginia's outdoors under the careful supervision of their experienced staff. PawNanny is dedicated to ensuring your dog receives the highest level of care and attention. Trust us to be your partner in pet care, offering peace of mind while you're away and ensuring your dogs are walked, happy, and well-cared for every day.

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Friendly reminder that:

there is no universal form of service dog registration in the USA

all websites that sell “service dog papers” are scams that pray on vulnerable people

a service dog is not made up by its gear, and is not legally required to wear a vest

a service dog is not defined by its breed, size, or appearance

emotional support is not a recognized service dog task

service dogs can help with a range of disabilities, both invisible and visible. A service dog handler does not owe anyone an explanation on their body.

service dogs assist both young people and older people.

service dogs are not just for the blind

taking pictures of a service dog without permission is rude

letting young children run up to service dogs without permission is both dangerous and rude

employees are allowed to ask a service dog handler two questions; “is that a service dog?” and “what tasks is it trained to preform?”.

service dogs are not robots and do make mistakes. However, a real service dog will be quickly brought back under control!

labeling a pet “service dog”, and bringing it into a non pet friendly establishment is not only rude, gross, and stressful for your dog, but it can destroy a disabled persons entire life.

distracting a service dog can be a federal crime

service dogs love their jobs. They are specifically chosen because they love to work, and they would absolutely not be a service dog if they did not like it.

you do not have the right to interact with a service dog, and getting mad over being told no is immature, out of line, and downright insane.

service dog handlers do not owe you any explanations

[charhounds]

happy disability pride month stop taking your pets in places only service animals are allowed in

[alokastrology1]

Which pet is good for me as per my zodiac sign?

Choosing a pet is a difficult task because it involves more than just playing and snuggling with them constantly the time. In order to get along with you, they must fit your (zodiac sign) lifestyle and personality. We frequently make the error of selecting a pet that doesn’t fit well with our family, which forces us to give it to someone else. Not everyone enjoys owning domestic animals of any kind. You should conduct some research to determine which is ideal for you.

Know about which Pet is best based on your Zodiac Sign. Get an online astrology consultation by the world-renowned Astrologer Mr. Alok Khandelwal.

But if you make your decision depending on your zodiac sign, then you don’t need to do any research to pick the right pet for you. Each solar sign has distinct personality characteristics, which are reflected in astrology. So, we would also select a different pet. Our zodiac features can determine the ideal pet for us. Learn more directly below.

The ideal pets for you, based on your star sign.

Aries: A canine

Bold, passionate, and extremely energised describe Aries people. They enjoy interacting with others greatly. Although dogs also crave a lot of attention, an active and energetic puppy would best fit their enthusiastic attitude.

Virgo: Hamster

Taureans are practical, reliant, and a little bit sluggish. They are looking for a pet that is affectionate and low maintenance. Hamsters would therefore be suitable for them. They are adorable, cuddly, and simple to care for.

Parrot: Gemini

This zodiac sign enjoys thinking and talking incessantly. And they are huge animal lovers. The best choice for them to raise is a parrot. They will talk to you nonstop and are not only fascinating and intelligent.

Hedgehog: Cancer

Any pet with a lot of energy is not a great idea for persons with Cancer because they are also quite emotional and irritable. Hedgehogs are therefore a suitable pet for Cancerians. Also, they excel at nurturing.

Leo: Cat

You enjoy being the focus of attention all the time and being surrounded by exotic items. Hence, a cat, particularly a Bengal cat, would be appropriate for Leos since they can also draw attention to themselves through beauty.

Aries: Fish

This sun sign’s representatives are meticulous and well-organized. They enjoy keeping things tidy and spotless. Because of how much mess they generate, a dog or cat would not be a great option for them. A Virgo will almost always choose a fish because they are clean and make excellent companions.

Read Also:- What are the types of Kaal Sarp Dosha as per Astrology?

Virgo: Rabbit

Librans enjoy being in attractive environments. So, they will constantly desire a pet that will draw their attention from everyone. They do, however, frequently desire to cuddle their animal companions. The ideal pet for Librans is a charming and cuddly rabbit.

Scorpio: Snake

You have the mystique of a snake, the depth of an emotional serpent, and the evil side of a snake. Just the peculiar elegance of this reptile allows you to grasp the snake’s enigmatic character.

Sagittarius: An elderly cat

The most intrepid of all the signs of the zodiac, Sagittarius, would like a pet that is highly low-maintenance and doesn’t require any kind of attention. Thus, a senior cat would suit you the best.

Capricorn: Guinea pig

This zodiac sign’s inhabitants are exceedingly diligent but also very patient. so that they may provide their dogs with the love and attention they require to thrive. You can therefore rescue a Guinea pig.

Aquarius: Birds

You want a pet that mirrors your personality and is distinctive. Instead of being beautiful and needy, you wish your pets to be smarter. You can therefore have birds that are intriguing and intelligent.

Pisces: Senior dog

Pisceans require a pet that can relate to them because they are highly emotional. An elderly, well-mannered dog is a wonderful alternative for you to snuggle with often.

Conclusion:

We hope this blog gives you a delightful insight into which kind of pet is suitable for you according to your zodiac sign. We come up with new topics and blogs every day to tell you more about the traits, characteristics, and personality traits of the 12 zodiac signs. Stay tuned for more!

Read Also:- Is your mood affected by Waxing and Waning Moon? 

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Customs Clearance Services - ACCB Customs Broker

What is customs clearance process?

Customs clearance is the process through which imported or exported goods are approved by customs authorities for entry or exit from a country. It involves a series of procedures and documentation to ensure that goods comply with local regulations, taxes, and duties.

The customs clearance process typically includes the following steps:

Documentation: Importers or exporters must provide the necessary documentation to customs authorities, including invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, and certificates of origin. These documents help customs officials verify the nature, quantity, and value of the goods being imported or exported.

Customs Declaration: Importers or exporters must submit a customs declaration form, which provides detailed information about the goods being transported, their value, and other relevant details. This declaration is used by customs authorities to assess applicable duties, taxes, and regulatory requirements.

Examination: Customs authorities may inspect the goods to ensure that they comply with import/export regulations, safety standards, and other requirements. This may involve physical inspection of the goods or examination of accompanying documentation.

Assessment of Duties and Taxes: Customs authorities calculate the duties, taxes, and other fees applicable to the imported or exported goods based on their value, classification, and country of origin. Importers or exporters are required to pay these fees before the goods can be released from customs.

Release of Goods: Once all necessary requirements have been met and any applicable fees have been paid, customs authorities authorize the release of the goods. The goods can then be transported to their final destination within the country or exported to their intended destination overseas.

Post-Clearance Compliance: Importers or exporters may be required to comply with additional regulatory requirements after customs clearance, such as obtaining permits or licenses for certain types of goods, or providing additional documentation for record-keeping purposes.

The customs clearance process can vary significantly from one country to another, depending on local regulations and trade agreements. Importers and exporters often work with customs brokers or freight forwarders to navigate the complexities of customs clearance and ensure smooth movement of goods across borders.

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Upholstery cleaning service in Hampstead NC | Farriss Carpet and Cleaning Services

Business Address: Majestic Oaks Dr Hampstead, NC 28443

Contact Number: (910) 350-1521

Business Description: Introducing Farriss Carpet and Cleaning Services, your trusted provider of Upholstery cleaning service in Hampstead NC. Specializing in pet stain removal, vent cleaning, and deep carpet cleaning, we ensure your spaces are not just clean, but also healthy and fresh. Our expertise extends to pet urine cleaning and move out cleaning, addressing even the toughest messes with precision and care. Whether you're in need of carpet cleaning specialties or water damage restoration, our dedicated team is here to deliver exceptional results. With us, you can trust in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction to transform your home or business into a haven of cleanliness and comfort. Experience the difference today—contact us to schedule your appointment and discover the joy of a spotless environment.

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weekly tag wednesday 💐

tagged by @heymacy @lingy910y

name: michelle

your time zone: pst

favorite food: sushi specifically spicy tuna sashimi or a really good hearty turkey sandwich. also al pastor tacos

your eye color: black

do you have curly, wavy, or straight hair? naturally straight but i curl the ends when i have time

coffee or tea? tea only, coffee gives me a headache

you can only listen to one album for the rest of your life. which album is it? punisher by phoebe bridgers

how many countries have you visited? in canada now, been to usa, hong kong, japan, korea, singapore

favorite social media platform (other than tumblr): not sure if it's considered social media but letterboxd

if you had to be reincarnated as an animal, what animal would you want to be? i'd rather stay dead tbh

relationship status: single 4eva

did you go to college? if so, what did you study? english lit

you’ve just made a letterboxd account. what are your top 4 films? my current top four on letterboxd is happy together, the farewell, marcel the shell with shoes on, ocean's eleven (follow me if you want to read random reviews)

what’s one of your pet peeves? people who ask too many personal questions when i barely know them and people who are rude to customer service workers

what’s one of your guilty pleasures? should one feel guilty for indulging in pleasure?

and finally, if you could learn any skill, what skill would you want to learn? crochet

tagging @gallawitchxx @thisdivorce @gardenerian @heymrspatel @spoonfulstar @sam-loves-seb @blue-disco-lights @crossmydna @whatthebodygraspsnot @metalheadmickey @callivich @sickness-health-all-that-shit @sgtmickeyslaughter @loftec @darlingian @jrooc @suzy-queued @mybrainismelted @creepkinginc @palepinkgoat @crestfallercanyon @deedala @stocious

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Why should we help preserve our wildlife?

“I read about this wonderful woman and decided it was important to tell her story”

Cathy Halaszi Kawell USA #collaborative post.

⭐️ Part of the Richard DiPilla #linkedin Storytelling series

🗣️ Your #comments help others understand that we need to take special care of our planet and all its life.

“Imagine how many foxes are alive today because of this woman feeding them for over a quarter of a century.”

⭐️Kawell USA cares for the #welfare of your animal. We developed a new line of products based on natural extracts for animal skin and oral care for your #horse, #dog, #cat or other furry friends #conservation #veterinarians

There are many reasons why we need to preserve the #wildlife on our planet. Here are some of the most important ones:

🔶Wildlife provides us with essential #ecosystem services. These services include #pollination, #pestcontrol, #waterpurification, and #climate regulation. Without wildlife, these services would be lost, which would have a devastating impact on our planet and our own survival.

▶️ Wildlife is a source of #food, #medicine, and materials for humans. Many people around the world rely on wildlife for their livelihoods. For example, bushmeat is a major source of #protein for millions of people in #Africa.

▶️ Wildlife is a source of #beauty and #inspiration. The natural world is full of amazing creatures that can bring us joy and wonder. Watching animals in their #naturalhabitat can be a truly magical experience.

▶️ Wildlife is a part of our shared heritage. The #diversity of life on Earth is a precious gift that we should all cherish. It is important to protect this diversity for future generations.

🔶 The current #extinction rate is estimated to be 1,000 times higher than the natural rate. This means that we are losing species at an alarming rate. If we do not take action to conserve wildlife, many species will be lost forever.

▶️ There are many things that we can do to help #conservewildlife. We can support organizations that are working to protect wildlife and their habitats. We can also make changes in our own lives to reduce our impact on the #environment. For example, we can eat less meat, #recycle, and conserve water. #sustainability

🌎By taking action to conserve wildlife, we can ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the natural world. We can also help to protect our own planet and our own future.

🗣️ All animals whether #domestic #pets or in the wild need our cooperation in assuring our future.

✏️ WHAT ANIMALS ARE IN YOUR LIFE ?

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Yaban hayatımızı korumaya neden yardım etmeliyiz?

"Bu harika kadın hakkında bir şeyler okudum ve onun hikayesini anlatmanın önemli olduğuna karar verdim" Cathy Halaszi Kawell USA #ortak gönderi.

⭐️ Richard DiPilla #linkedin Hikaye Anlatma serisinin bir parçası .

🗣️ Yorumlarınız, başkalarının gezegenimize ve tüm yaşamına özel bir özen göstermemiz gerektiğini anlamasına yardımcı oluyor.

"Çeyrek asrı aşkın süredir onları besleyen bu kadın sayesinde bugün kaç tilkinin hayatta olduğunu bir düşünün."

⭐️Kawell USA, hayvanınızın #refahını önemser. #at, #köpek, #kedi veya diğer tüylü dostlarınız #koruma #veterinerler için hayvan derisi ve ağız bakımı için doğal özlere dayalı yeni bir ürün serisi geliştirdik.

İşte en önemlilerinden bazıları:

🔶Vahşi yaşam bize temel #ekosistem hizmetlerini sağlıyor.

Bu hizmetler arasında #tozlaşma, #haşere kontrolü, #su arıtma ve #iklim düzenleme yer alıyor.

Yaban hayatı olmadan, bu hizmetler kaybolacak ve bu da gezegenimiz ve kendi hayatta kalmamız üzerinde yıkıcı bir etkiye sahip olacaktır.

▶️ Yaban hayatı, insanlar için #yiyecek, #ilaç ve malzeme kaynağıdır.

Dünyanın dört bir yanındaki birçok insan geçim kaynakları için yaban hayatına güveniyor.

Örneğin, yaban eti, #Afrika'daki milyonlarca insan için önemli bir #protein kaynağıdır.

▶️ Yaban hayatı bir #güzellik ve #ilham kaynağıdır.

Doğal dünya, bize neşe ve merak uyandırabilen harika yaratıklarla doludur.

Hayvanları #doğal yaşam alanlarında izlemek gerçekten büyülü bir deneyim olabilir.

▶️ Yaban hayatı, ortak mirasımızın bir parçasıdır.

Dünyadaki yaşamın #çeşitliliği, hepimizin değer vermesi gereken değerli bir armağandır.

Gelecek nesiller için bu çeşitliliğin korunması önemlidir.

🔶Mevcut #yok olma oranının doğal oranın 1.000 katı olduğu tahmin ediliyor.

Bu, türleri endişe verici bir oranda kaybettiğimiz anlamına geliyor.

Yaban hayatı korumak için harekete geçmezsek, birçok tür sonsuza dek yok olacak.

▶️ #yaban hayatını korumaya yardımcı olmak için yapabileceğimiz birçok şey var.

Yaban hayatı ve yaşam alanlarını korumak için çalışan kuruluşları destekleyebiliriz.

#çevre üzerindeki etkimizi azaltmak için kendi hayatımızda da değişiklikler yapabiliriz.

Örneğin daha az et yiyebilir, #geri dönüşüm yapabilir ve su tasarrufu yapabiliriz. #sürdürülebilirlik

🌎Vahşi hayatı korumak için harekete geçerek, gelecek nesillerin doğal dünyanın güzelliğini ve harikasını yaşayabilmesini sağlayabiliriz.

Kendi gezegenimizi ve kendi geleceğimizi korumaya da yardımcı olabiliriz.

🗣️ İster #evcil #evcil hayvanlar ister vahşi doğada tüm hayvanlar, geleceğimizi güvence altına almak için işbirliğimize ihtiyaç duyar.

✏️ HANGİ HAYVANLAR HAYATINIZDA?

[dublinurvixen]

This is my 18+ blog so MINORS PLEASE LEAVE THIS ISN'T FOR YOU!!!

Your age must be in your bio/pinned or get blocked.

Also DNI if your a SH/Feeder/ED/Gore blog/blank blog or if you are racist, transphobic/homophobic,terf, MAP, P3doba!t, I WILL BLOCK ON SITE! 

.・。.・゜✭Hello There ^-^  I’m Dublin <3 .✭・.・✫・゜

❥ I'm a 23 year old Kinkster from Northern USA. EST time zone

❥ I'm Bisexual (not a whole lot of experience with women, but MMM WOMEN~)

❥ Submissive, Pet and little. My pet side is way way more prevalent than my little side Though.

❥ I am a Fox, Wolf, Racoon or Kitty pet-player. Most seen is puppy and kitty space. Which is your favorite?

❥ Can be the biggest brat or softest service sub it just depends on how well you train me 

❥ I'm currently in a flexible relationship with my Daddy Dom/top BF of three years and I am Polyamorous, not actively looking for a relationship and I will not do long distance. That being said, he knows about my “Hoe activities” and doesn't mind. I have several IRL FWB and a few online that he knows about <3 Our relationship is all about trust and communication and expression. I love him a lot.

❥ I'm starting to post my own text posts and pictures, if there's anything you want me to post, send me an ask and I'll see about creating custom content. 

❥ Also If you wanna tip me, I'm $DublinUrVixen on Cash App and I also have a wish list here. If you buy me something from my wish list, you will get your own personal photoshoot in the items you buy me <3 just DM me and let me know. I'll get to be you your little pet or doll <3

❥ When I'm not reading smut, you can find me drawing! I love drawing my characters and nsfw poses as well. My commissions are open, DM me if you're interested in me drawing you or your characters, NSFW included!

❥ Always down to RP or sext/dirty talk,  please ask before you send pictures, feel free to send me fantasies or concepts or gifs <3 more likely to send pictures if you tip me!

.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.The juicy Details!.・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。. ❥ Finger sucking gifs are my kryptonite, they get me so dumb and subby I can't even!

❥ Into: Impact, masochism, choking, breathplay,hair pulling light exhibitionist, Cnc, Corruption, Power Dynamics, bimbo/bimbofication/Dollification, Hypnokink, Monsters (ugh werewolves especially) Pet-play, light age play, Bondage, overstim, edging, denial, breeding, cages, knife play, masks, kidnapping, light bladder control, humiliation, degradation and praise, leather and boots, uniforms, thigh-highs, hands, voices, growling, primal, Domestication, somnophilia, oral fixation, cock-warming, demons {wow none of this is in order} ❥ Not Into: piss/scat, ema, blood, food, man-ass, feet, race-play, incest, fauxcest,

❥ Pet names: I love: pet, kitten, kitten, puppy, pup, baby baby/girl, angel, sweetheart, darling, princess, vixen, mutt, slut, doll, brat. Mostly everything tbh!

Come into my DMs with any of the above and ill be a puddle on the floor!

Send me asks, DMs, fantasies, gifs, and just pay attention to meeeeee <(>△<)>

⋆ ★ Results from bdsmtest.org ★ ⋆

100% Masochist 

100% Non-monogamist 

100% Primal (Prey) 

100% Rope bunny 

100% Submissive 

100% Pet 

97% Brat 

96% Slave 

95% Degradee 

88% Boy/Girl 

69% Experimentalist 

63% Exhibitionist 

57% Ageplayer 

57% Voyeur 

18% Vanilla 

13% Primal (Hunter) 

12% Sadist 

0% Daddy/Mommy 

0% Rigger 

0% Brat tamer 

0% Degrader 

0% Dominant 

0% Master/Mistress 

0% Owner 

0% Switch 

this is a picture of me! my hair is way longer it looks short in the photos

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FAQ

Q: Can primates be neurodivergent/have mental illnesses like people?

A: Mental illnesses and neurodivergency are human concepts and social constructs that were designed to specifically apply to people to explain perceived differences and issues that an individual may experience. While primates can exhibit signs of what we would label as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress, other labels such as ADHD, autism, OCD, bipolar disorder, and the like do not translate across species. It is important to consider as well that many of these labels are culturally dependent, so they do not even apply universally across human populations.

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Q: Can primates be physically disabled/use disability aids?

A: Yes, primates can have virtually any type of disability. There are primates with limited mobility, vision impairment, hearing impairment, diabetes, and any number of other health problems or physical challenges that may impact quality of life. The best way that caretakers for disabled primates in captivity can help them is to make adaptations to their lifestyle and habitat so that they can live the best and more independent life they are capable of. Primates will not use disability aids such as hearing aids, glasses, canes, prosthetics, or wheelchairs, so instead caretakers will install ramps in their enclosures to help them get around, will have care regimens that account for their limitations, and will provide them with diets and enrichment that is best for them considering their health.

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Q: What about primates as service animals?

A: Primates are wild animals. Only domesticated animals can be successfully trained for the use of serving someone who needs assistance. As established in the case of primates kept as pets, they have extensive care needs and require social time with appropriate peers. This does not change in the context of service animals. Only dogs and miniature horses are legally recognized service animals in the USA. 

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Q: Have you guys heard about the game Gibbon: Beyond the Trees?

A: Yes we have! It looks great and we have yet to play it, but we hope to at some point.

Q: Do primates enjoy music?

A: Some do, but most are indifferent. San Francisco Zoo did a study where they played different types of music at different locations throughout their chimpanzee habitat and indoors and found most their chimpanzees preferred silence over any of the music provided. In mod E's personal experience, primates tend to enjoy videos much more than music. 

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Q: Aren’t chimpanzees super violent and aggressive?

A: No. Chimpanzees are some of the most tragically misunderstood primates, and have a bad reputation based on a few high profile incidents. Aggression is part of chimp life, but most conflicts are able to be resolved without escalating to serious violence. By and large, extreme chimpanzee violence happens as a result of human intervention such as deforestation forcing chimp troupes into smaller areas leading to territory disputes, and chimps that have been kept as pets never learning appropriate outlets for their frustration. While chimpanzees can be violent and aggressive, they spend most of their lives working together and taking care of each other and form extremely close bonds with their loved ones. While it is important to consider aggression as part of chimpanzees, it is just one part of the total primate package.

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Q: I want to work with primates. How can I get into a career with primates?

A: There is no one route to a career working with primates, but there are certain things you can do to be a better contender for primate related jobs. It is important to consider that jobs working directly with animals are very physically demanding and because these jobs are desirable, there can be steep competition for available positions. This being said, if you feel passionate about primates absolutely go for it! Starting with volunteering is a great way to get into primate care taking, and can help you find a type of work that works for you. If you have specific questions about careers working with primates, mod E is happy to help.

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Q: Can I ethically be friends with a primate?

A: We feel that desire! The most ethical way to be friends with a primate that not only doesn’t harm them but actively helps, is to find an accredited zoo near you and go as often as you want. Primates are highly social and enjoy watching people as well as being watched, and if you go frequently enough the primates you see may start to recognize you. We also encourage volunteering for primate organizations that help them if you can.

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Q: What is a fear grimace vs a play face?

A: These two expressions can be used by social apes and monkeys but are most commonly expressed by chimpanzees and macaques. They can be easily mixed up or mistaken by humans.

A “fear grimace” features tense body language, eye contact or avoidant eyes, and the lips pulled all the way back to expose both rows of teeth (looks alot like a human smile). Fear grimaces are often paired with crying or screaming, and running away or otherwise avoidant body movements. The fear grimace can be used to express: “I’m not a threat! I don’t want to fight! Let’s be friends!”. Sometimes a fear grimace can be used when monkeys or apes are meeting for the first time to communicate a friendly, non-threatening, stance. In the past (and today, unfortunately) chimpanzees, macaques, capuchins used for entertainment would be trained to “smile” as part of an act. This muddied the public perception of the expression. A normal person would not know a “smiling” primate is a tense, fearful animal and the person may attempt to approach the animal, in which case the animal may defend itself, since the fear grimace was not responded to correctly. A fear grimace is not an expression of aggression: it communicates a desire not to fight.

A “play face” features an open, relaxed mouth that exposes the bottom row of teeth, soft (non-focused) eyes, relaxed body language and may be accompanied by panting sometimes described as a laugh. A play face is often being displayed during play, or “flirting” (friendly behavior to show interest before courting). 

Please check the links below for visuals of the difference between the two. 

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Q: Why do humans smile if a “smile” (aka fear grimace) is a defensive measure for other primates? 

A: A fear grimace is a complicated expression. Typically, the grimace is a means of asking for acceptance; “I don’t want to fight. I’m friendly. Please don’t make me defend myself physically”. It does not only occur when the animal is fearful, but instead when they are anticipating potential conflict.  A human smile (In western cultures) is utilized in a very similar way. Do you only smile when you’re truly happy? Do you ever find yourself smiling when you’re nervous, when you’re trying to fit into a new social group, when you see a stranger and want to appear friendly, when you greet a customer/worker, etc. These are all ways in which our smile is used to communicate “I’m not a threat. I’m friendly, see!” This is not to say all our body language is the same as our primate cousins, but to simply show how similar that can be in ways we don’t always notice.  

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Q: Why are humans so different from every other species of primate?

A: A couple million years of evolution has sent us down a strange path, making humanity a very odd species in comparison to other lifeforms. While we tend to think of ourselves as the most evolved or developed species, the truth is that evolution abides by the principle of “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. While other species have settled into evolutionary niches, early human ancestors (hominids) struggled to find an edge on the competition for resources. We have never been the strongest, fastest, or most efficient species, but walking upright became our strength. Every development a species goes through is a trade off: walking upright gave us the ability to walk longer distances and left our arms free to carry things, but for this ability we lost speed, take more fall damage, have more back and joint problems. However, in a period of great scarcity being able to walk for hours to forage and collect the spoils to save for later/sharing was a great way to survive. Walking upright ended up being the catalyst for further development along the lines we now know as human: narrower hips to support upright posture made giving birth more difficult which meant that unlike other species which tend to give birth alone, birth became a group effort. The strengthening of our social bonds and increased interdependence allowed us to take more risks as a species and rely on each other, and as we gained cognitive function we became known for our intelligence (at least to ourselves). Human evolution has been a strange and unique path, and a big reason for that is that our niche shifts slowly, and so do we. Australopithecus Aferensis, the species commonly referred to as the earliest common ancestor, existed for 900,000 years– thats much longer than homo sapiens! So while we are very different from other primates, things could look very different in a few million years.

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Q: Does anyone else find great apes to trigger an uncanny valley response? Is it normal to be kind of creeped out by them?

A: It is absolutely normal. We never judge anyone for being scared, apprehensive, or off-put by a primate, it’s a good survival skill to be cautious! Lots of people find primates close to people to be uncomfortable to look at and while we hope that feeling will fade as you get to know our ape cousins and (hopefully) grow to love them, we totally get it.

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Q: What do you think about Kanzi the bonobo?

A: Yes, we get asked about Kanzi kind of a lot! We think he is a gorgeous and lovely ape, and though the Ape Cognition and Conservation Initiative has had a rocky history we are proud to support them at their current standards of bonobo care and ethics. Kanzi clearly lives a good life with his friends and family, and while we aren’t confident that he can communicate to the extent that he has complete understanding of human language, he does appear to possess recognition of some spoken English and symbols on his lexigram board. Neat guy altogether!

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Q: Why did Travis end up committing that famous attack?

A: Travis is perhaps the most famous pet primate in the USA.  Travis was purchased as a pet for Sandy Harold and her family. He was raised more as a child than a pet. He ate meals with the family at the table, was trained to drive cars, and was discouraged from displaying his natural chimpanzee behaviors. When he started to mature, his strength and confidence with humans became a problem. Harold unfortunately lost her son and her husband, leading her to lean more on Travis for emotional support. They slept in the same bed together, she let him drive her into town, and the nature of their relationship was troubling and unsafe. Harold relied on Xanax to calm Travis when he would act out. She also utilized many unhealthy foods Travis enjoyed to appease him- which in turn made him extremely obese. The famous attack started when Harold had trouble soothing a distressed Travis. She called her friend Nash to come over and help her with Travis. She also dosed him with some Xanax (while Xanax is a depressant and commonly tranquilizes humans, primates can actually become more agitated and aggressive on Xanax.)Travis had taken the car keys and was attempting to leave the property when Nash arrived. She stepped out of her vehicle and Travis attacked her. Harold called the police and attempted to stab Travis with a kitchen knife. Police arrived and Travis attempted to enter the squad car, that’s when Travis sustained the fatal gunshot wound and he retreated to the house before he passed away. Nash survived the attack but required many surgeries. Travis is a tragic red flag in the American law-making system. Wild animals do not belong in out homes. Allowing humans to keep wild animals routinely puts the public at risk of attack when the animal inevitably escapes. May Travis and the Harolds rest in peace. Please do not soil their memory with unkind jokes, this is a topic we take very seriously.  

The second link contains outside sources that go into some pretty disturbing details of the attack.

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Q: Could Koko the gorilla really talk?

A: She certainly could use some signs to get a desired response, but I wouldn’t say she could talk. The research methods used were not up to standard; the “signs” she used were not any other official sign language, videos of her signing were always in clips and full videos of her training sessions were never released. She was an absolute legend and her fame really helped gorillas as a whole receive public interest and support in a time they were seen as the stinky, dumb ogres of the great apes.  

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Q: Why did the Harambe situation play out like it did?

A: Harambe was a western lowland gorilla who lived at the Cincinnati Zoo from 2014 to 2016, and previously at the Gladys Porter Zoo for 15 years. May 2016, a 3 year old boy climbed the wall of the enclosure and fell 15 feet into into the moat of the enclosure. Keepers immediately signaled the gorillas to shift to the indoor space, and the two females complied. Harambe though, approached the child. He grabbed the kid, propping him up and pushing him down when the child tried to stand. Onlookers were screaming which disoriented the gorilla, he was displaying “strutting” behavior where he walks tall with his chest pushed out to appear bigger. Because he was not responding to keepers and they feared the situation would escalate, the emergency team decided to use the zoo’s emergency rifle to kill Harambe and retrieve the child, who was unharmed.

On top of the grief of unexpectedly losing a beloved animal, the staff at Cincinnati Zoo were tormented with public opinions on what they should have or could have done. Making light of such a difficult situation, a coping mechanism for many, sparked alot of hot debate for keepers on their personal social media accounts. Animal Rights Activists protested the zoo and many felt the need to debate if it was an ethical decision. As sad as it is, human lives will always be the priority in situations like this. 

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Q: How can I determine if a sanctuary or zoo is ethical?

A: This can be especially difficult, even for professionals in the field, doubly difficult for facilities abroad. When traveling, we recommend doing as much research possible about the destination and their entertainment opportunities. Heavily research the animal encounters you may see. If they allow/encourage you to touch or feed wild monkeys, that’s a red flag. If animals are restrained, that’s a red flag. The human populations in popular travel destinations know that animals are a great source of revenue. Keep an eye out for volunteer opportunities rather than paid experiences in order to support local sanctuaries and rescues! A proper sanctuary should not breed, allow for hands-on “playtime”, exchange funds for experiences, or encourage you to be in unprotected contact with the animals. Happy travels!

In the states, we recommend first checking the facility accreditation. Accreditation is a way for facilities to say, “hey, we all agreed to X standards and we check each other to ensure we are all meeting those standards.”. Accreditation is a membership. There are fees and politics involved so this is not the end-all-be-all of ethics. Typically, AZA and ZAA are accreditors who can be trusted. For primate sanctuaries, NAPSA is the largest and strictest accreditor. Next, we recommend going to the facility website and checking their encounter rules. Do they restrain their animals, or allow you to feed or touch animals? Do they contribute to conservation? Are they outspoken about ending the trade of animals into private collections and homes? These can all be clues about the standards of the facility. 

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[asthevermincrawls]

I dont see enough advice for beginners in the vulture culture tag, so I figured id share some links and resources ive found in my past few years of experience and research

quick disclaimer: this will be more focused on bone cleaning and wet specimens because those are my areas of interest and therefore what I feel the most comfortable giving advice on

if you specialize in pelts or taxidermy feel free to add on your advice or resources!

the migratory birds treaty - a must read if you're in north america

birds that are exempt

places for tips/advice:

mickeyalicekwapis.com - has great blog posts from a professional taxidermist. covers everything from basic advice to ethics to advice on starting your own business

taxidermy.net - the og forum for taxidermy and bone cleaning advice. ive found questions answered here that I havent been able to find answered anywhere else on the internet. the members of this forum are like the old gods of vulture culture

r/vultureculture, r/taxidermy, r/bonecollecting, and r/wetspecimens - the reddit community can be kind of toxic but ive found some great advice and friendly people here. you also dont need an account to browse which is a plus

I also recommend @earthenremains' pinned post for some great articles and info on laws. in general dont be afraid to ask myself or someone else in the vulture culture community if you have more questions or need advice! most people will be happy to help if they can

guides:

wet preservation:

wet specimens by mickeyalicekwapis

useful thread on wet specimens

wet specimens: important note about formalin

more info on wet preservation

bones:

bone cleaning

bone cleaning guide from a forensics doctor

how NOT to clean bones

bone whitening by @roadkillandcrows

bone cleaning masterlist

taxidermy/pelts:

skinning guide part 1 and part 2 by @blackbackedjackal

face shaping guide by @blackbackedjackal

general:

buyers guide by @blackbackedjackal

buyers/sellers guide by @earthenremains

places to buy bones, taxidermy, wet specimens, and vulture culture art:

skullstore.ca - can be pricey if you're outside Canada or the USA but these guys are extremely reputable and have a pretty insane range of oddities

darlingdeadadorments.com - some of the most beautiful jewellery and pre-made displays ive ever seen

pacificremains - bone cleaning services, etsy - super experienced and they have some really cool wet specimens on their etsy page

animalautopsy - super cool bone jewellery

demon kitty designs - makes some incredibly cool curio necklaces with insect wings, bones, shells, and other trinkets

places where you can acquire dead animals:

local parks, roadkill, woods and rivers - look in undisturbed places, on the sides of busy roads (remember to be careful of passing cars), underneath powerlines and near bodies of water

pet stores - from what I've heard chains will be more reluctant to give/sell to you than smaller businesses, but it never hurts to ask as long as you're professional and respectful

breeders, especially breeders of feeder animals like mice and rats

other places to get bones and taxidermy:

• estate sales - heres a handy guide I found on mickeyalicekwapis.com

• thrift stores, oddity shops, and antique stores

feel free to add tips or advertise your small business!

[day0walkersdrafts]

BASICS

FULL NAME → Xavier James Wolffe

NICKNAME → Baby (Callsign, CoD AU)

AGE RANGE → 20-30's

BIRTHDAY → May 20th

SPECIES → Human

NATIONALITY → American

GENDER → Cis Male

ORIENTATION  → Bisexual

OCCUPATION(S) → Shadow PMC, Corporal, Extraction Unit (CoD AU), Security guard (Band AU), Mechanic (Slice of Life AU's) - can generally be in any au as something military adjacent

THREAT LEVEL → Very High

SPOKEN LANGUAGES → English (fluent)

APPEARANCE

FACECLAIM → Matthew Bell (kinda)

EYE COLOR(S) → Green

HAIR COLOR(S) → Dark red

DOMINANT HAND → Right (fairly ambidextrous)

ACCENT → Boston, Mass New England American

HEIGHT → 6'4''

WEIGHT → 185/195

BODY BUILD → Lean but muscular. Broad shouldered, tapered waist. Very in shape, little body fat. Extremely freckled.

TATTOO(S) → Left arm is covered in American traditional black/white tattoos. Has "Sweet Boy" tattooed across his stomach in serif font. A smiley face on his hand that was done in stick and poke.

PIERCING(S) → Xavier has no piercings other than his ears in military au's/military adjacent au's because he doesn't want to risk taking a punch to the face with piercings. In slice of life au's, he gets to branch out and likes to get his bridge pierced, sometimes a tongue piercing.

GLASSES → No, blessed with 20/20 vision, lucky guy

SCARS → Many. Has a great deal of scar build up on his knuckles from fist fighting, Has a faded scar on his nose from having it broken (more than once), a scar along his jaw from a knife. In CoD AU or any other universe where he's a soldier, Xavier has a lot of the usual scars.

BACKGROUND

HOMETOWN → Boston, Massachusetts, USA

FINANCIAL STATUS → Lower/Middle class

EDUCATION LEVEL → High School

RAP SHEET → Record expunged when turning 18; petty assault charges for fist fighting

PRISON TIME → None

RELATIONSHIPS

BIRTH ORDER → Second

PARENTS → James Wolffe (father) Lorelai Wolffe (mother)

SIBLINGS → Theresa Wolffe (sister, first born), Emily Wolffe (sister, third born), Jessica Wolffe (sister, fourth born)

FAMILY → Carrie Danvers (cousin)

SIGNIFICANT OTHER(S) → Benji Palanivel (long term partner in most au's, or husband in the sweeter ones)

CHILDREN → None

ENEMIES → Probably a lot

PETS → Anika, service dog (belongs to Benji but that's his daughter, your honor)

VICES

SMOKES → Yes

DRINKS → Yes

DRUGS → Recreationally to mildly addicted depending; cocaine, LSD, club drugs mostly

VIOLENCE → Yes

SELF DESTRUCTIVE → Heavily

PSYCHOLOGY

MENTAL → PTSD, ASD, OCD

PHYSICAL → Has a rib injury in most au's that will be problematic and bothersome

ANGER EXPRESSION → Hot; quick to outbursts or violence

ALIGNMENT → Chaotic Good

PERSONALITY TRAITS → Romantic, kind, loyal, dedicated, hard working, possessive, hot tempered, easily manipulated, oblivious, petty

MISC

SIN → Envy

ZODIAC → Taurus

ELEMENT → Fire

SEX PREFERENCE → Submissive switch, call him lettuce cause he's a sub topping

ANIMAL → Doberman

MUTATION → Instant healing

POST APOC. → Survivor

[sinnful-darling]

for anyone that is thinking of it, here’s a list of reasons why you should never overdose (or take your life in general, but this is centered around my experience with an overdose) :

below the cut- trigger warning for suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, experience with overdose.

first and foremost, and also the most important reason- there are people that love and care for you. even if you don’t feel like there are, there’s always someone who cares about you. even if it’s some random stranger on the internet. no matter how alone you might feel, there are always better days ahead. life is a cycle of good and bad, and sometimes we have spells of bad before things get good.

secondly, depending on what you overdose on, there are varying degrees of embarrassment and pain. when i overdosed, i overdosed on (go ahead, laugh at me) ibuprofen and tylenol. it was enough to make me black out for three days and i was pissing and the whole nine yards during that whole time. they had to put a piss pad under me to catch it. i’m pretty sure they also had to change my underwear. if that’s not reason enough, here are some more reasons.

when i finally woke up, i couldn’t hold anything down- not even water. i was dry heaving for another two days. now, if you haven’t ever done that, let me tell you. it was hell.

they had to put skin glue on my IV to make sure it stayed in because i was moving around so much that my skin got loose and the antidote started leaking. getting that skin glue off was painful.

also, if your liver fails, it’ll be a painful healing process.

now for some less serious reasons. what’s your favorite food? your favorite drink? if you die, you’ll never be able to taste that again.

you ever seen a really really pretty sunrise/sunset? yeah, you’ll never be able to witness that ever again.

do you have a pet? think about how sad they’ll be when they find out their friend is never coming back. “where’s ___? they were gonna play with me today.”

think about your younger family members. think about how your family would try to tell them that you’re gone. think about how sad they’d be. think about how you’ll never be able to see them again.

for those of you who are dealing with domestic violence, i’ll link a number down at the bottom. no matter what, your safety is priority. don’t feel guilty. 99% of the time, abusers don’t actually do what they threatened they were going to do.

for those of you who have a hard home life- think about how awesome it would be to live on your own or with your friends. really visualize it. a comfy bed, watching tv in the living room- wouldn’t that be cool? or think about what career you wanna go into. think about how much fun it’ll be to finally spend some money on yourself, and do something fun!

there are many, many more reasons, so feel free to reblog and add some. if you’re in a different country, please reblog and add the numbers for each of the ones listed below or anything you feel should be added.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (USA) : 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788

NATIONAL SUICIDE HOTLINE (USA) : 988

You can also call 911 and report child abuse. They’ll send out an officer or two as well as child protective services.

NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE : 1-800-656-4673