Rustic Rabbit

Bras last longer if you let them air dry. Don’t put them in the dryer.

If you have a problem with frizzy hair, don’t dry your hair with a towel. It makes the frizzies worse. (I recently read an article that said to use a t-shirt? I brush mine out and let it air dry.)

Whites wash best in hot water. Everything else can be in cold - save on your electricity bill.

You can kill 99.9% of germs in a sponge by putting it in the dishwasher for a cycle or by microwaving it for 2 min (be sure to make the sponge damp before microwaving and to put a cup half full of water in with it and please DO NOT squeeze the sponge until it has cooled off)

Airing out your room/house and letting sunlight in every so often can decrease the number of household pests like silverfish and ants.

Black underwear is best during your period as stains are less likely to be visible.

To save money, put aside 10% of each paycheck into a savings account. It’ll add up.

Unless your hair has something on/in it (like grease or mud or something), using conditioner first can actually be the better choice. The conditioner holds in the good oils that help you hair look sleek and beautiful, which shampoo would otherwise wash away.

Speaking of shampoo - if you have long hair, washing just the bits that touch your scalp is generally enough. The rest of your hair gets cleaned with just the run off from your scalp.

If you put a tampon in and it’s uncomfortable/you can feel it, you didn’t do it quite right. A properly placed tampon is virtually unnoticeable by the wearer.

Apply deodorant/antiperspirant a couple hours in advance of when you need it. This gives the product the chance to block your sweat glands. Using deodorant just before going somewhere where you’ll sweat (this means walking outside for people in high humidity places) results in your sweat washing the deodorant off and starkly limiting its usefulness.

After running the dryer, use the dryer sheet from that load to brush out the lint catch - it gets everything off in a fraction of the time it’ll take you to get it clean with your bare hands. Paper towels also work well.

Wash your face everyday, or as often as possible. Forget which brand of cleanser is best. Just washing your face everyday will guarantee you clearer skin. And do you best not to pop pimples, as tempting as the urge may be.

Super disgusting! People are FUCKED UP. 

When Suh said she would report the action to Airbnb officials, the host replied: “It’s why we have Trump.”

Suh said that comment made her painfully aware of how threatened minorities have become under the Trump administration.

“For me personally, to now have someone say something racist to me and say it’s because of Trump, it was my fears coming true,” Suh said. “That people who held these racist beliefs felt emboldened.”

The host went on to say she would “not allow this country to be told what to do by foreigners.”

Suh is an American citizen who has called the U.S. home since she was 3 years old.

So, basically, this is not my cat. 

But she’s all like chillin’ in my bed like she pays rent or smth.

Hey guys!

Some time ago I talked about the topic pet stores and why I don’t think they should be supported. Below are links to graphic videos, those that show how the animals that end up in pet stores are “stored” before they find their way into the nice, clean cages they’re sold in. Sadly I couldn’t find the video I originally talked about because there were even worse pictures but I think these already say it all. 

Just to make this clear: PETA is a shitty organisation, no discussion here. But nevertheless they sometimes expose pictures, videos and facts that are important (too bad they never reveal what kind of bs themselves are doing..)

Pet stores buy their animals either from private breeders or from wholesalers - when asked, most refer to local breeders, though. And I am sure that there are exceptions and that there are breeders that take care of their animals. But in the end they’re selling a product and sadly, the less you care about the welfare of the animals, the more you can breed (talking about proper cage-size for example.) Not all breeders care only about the profit but they definitely exist. And for pet stores it’s much more profitable to buy from those - some don’t, some really care but the majority naturally wants to make money.

At 1:48 and 2:04 you see a container with dwarf hamsters which displays the conditions they have to stay in, I struggle to call it “live in”. At 2:18 you see a “cage” the size of a small transport box which contains at least 8 syrian hamsters - Animals that are extremely territorial and loners!

 Video: https://youtu.be/SUV2LFJUwfo

These pictures show how it looks like at suppliers that sell their animals to german pet stores. I can not say a thing about other countries because I am not familiar with their legal situation and how the laws regarding animal welfare are. But in view of the fact that western europe is said to be relative animal-friendly and has stricter laws than many other countries I am unsure if there are many places where it is much better, please correct me if I am wrong! 

I am german and the first hamster I got I bought at “F*essnapf”, a well known pet store here in germany. This company is one of many that are getting their animals from wholesalers; Their storages often look like the video and after seeing a video like the one above I cried for half an hour, cuddled my beloved dwarf and decided to never buy from a pet store again. 

Here is another video taken at a major supplier to Petco and Petsmart:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zONwVQBvz_s

These pictures are as horrible as the ones taken in germany, maybe even worse. I do not know if all stores in america are buying from animal producers like this mill. I do not know if there are exceptions but obviously even in the US the welfare of animals that are sold in pet stores is a problem, too.

These videos are the reason why we’re always begging everyone not to buy from pet stores! As a customer you will not be informed where the animal you’re buying is coming from - maybe even the employees are left uninformed and only see the pets that are delivered. Again, there sure are exceptions. But they are what they are, exceptions. So please, guys, if you decide to let a fluffy companion in your life, first check shelters, check animal rescues, look up Petfinder and other websites where private persons are trying to find new homes for their pets. 

Pet stores (besides the few ones that really care about the animals) should be avoided at all costs when it comes to the purchase of an animal. Please don’t support an industry that’s trying to make money off the quantity manufacturing of living, breathing “products”.

- r

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A little different from the things I usually post, but I thought this might be helpful to some pet owners out there.

A few of these tips might seem pretty obvious, but I wanted to cover all the bases for those who might not have dealt with hot weather and small pets before.

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Bunnies are anything but dull. However, if you’re going to keep them confined in a small cramped hutch away from regular interaction then of course you aren’t going to understand what your bunny is really capable of. They are incredibly social animals by nature and should never be kept alone without regular companionship.

Rabbits can live over 10 years in age with proper care. This is a big commitment, a long-living family member. The oldest recorded rabbit was 18 years old. However, this statistic is only for house rabbits. Outdoor rabbits sadly have less than half of the expected lifespan due to the risks and dangers of predators and disease, and also often due to depression from negligence.

Bunnies have the same intelligence levels as dogs. This means they can be taught tricks, learn commands, and can partake in agility courses. There are official rabbit agility tournaments across the world for bunnies that enjoy agility training!

Bunnies are emotional and sensitive animals, despite not expressing emotions in an anthromorphised way such as a dog would. A lot of people look at their blank stares and think “this creature is dumb”. WRONG. Bunnies feel great joy, deep sorrow, get moody spells, and can throw angry tantrums too! They just express it through subtle body language and you need to pay attention to connect with them. As prey animals, everything must be done quietly and subtly for survival. Some rabbits are more forward and will nudge or lick you as a way of saying “pay attention to me!!”

Bunnies are CLEAN AND ODORLESS animals. They constantly groom themselves, like cats, and they can be litter-trained in just a few days (they must be neutered/spayed). It is a myth that they are smelly pets, normally due to people keeping rabbits in what is basically a tiny cramped toilet and/or not cleaning it regularly, and never bothering to litter-train them. My rabbits smell like freshly-picked freaking daisies.

When given the space they need to play, bunnies will express themselves in super adorable and hilarious ways!! “Binkies” are when a rabbit jumps, twists and/or shakes their body and it’s an expression of sheer joy. They’ll also occasionally race around the room, just ‘cause it’s fun! Some bunnies have proper cheeky sides and will invite you to play or tease you. They can’t express themselves in all these ways if you only give them tiny spaces to live or “exercise”.

Bunnies will not put up with your nonsense. If you do something they disapprove of, they will sass you; some examples would be by giving you the cold-shoulder or grumpily thumping/digging at your feet. They will remind you when you are late to feeding them dinner and treats by sitting in front of you and staring, or by begging, nudging, or even the occasional nip on the ankle! They’re certainly not the docile creatures you’d expect. You have to do things on their terms, much like many cats. This helps you respect each other in the home. You’re both the boss in this house.

When a rabbit’s nose is twitching, this isn’t related to their breathing. Their twitching nose is actually how they express their interest!! They read things first and foremost by smelling with their noses to collect information. When their nose is twitching away, this is them signalling to you that they are interested! If the twitching is slow, it’s a “meh”, and if it’s very fast it’s a “FASCINATING!!”

Some house rabbits have made special bonds with other pets in the family. They get on surprisingly well with cats especially. However, each cat’s personality and history must be considered before this should be allowed, and supervision must be given in the first few months.

Once you completely earn a rabbit’s trust, they will love you deeply and their affectionate sides will properly come out. They may show this by getting excited when you come to play and following you around, licking or chinning you, booping noses together with you, snuggling up with you, or even requesting petting from you. Earning a naturally anxious animal’s trust can take a long time, especially if you haven’t been with them since childhood/teenhood, but your patience will be rewarded. You need to give them lots of time to adjust to living with you; don’t just assume they’re “boring” or unworthy of love if they don’t reciprocate with you within the first few weeks or months.