The Hindenburg Salmon

Today something awful happened at the sanctuary (Midwest Avian Adoption and Rescue Services). A car slammed into the walls of the room with the cockatoos, smashing into the cage of Cowboy, the sweetest Moluccan Cockatoo you will ever meet, while he was still inside. Thankfully, due to the quick action of a volunteer, Cowboy is unharmed. However, the car also damaged a gas pipe in the wall which started leaking gas throughout the building. All of the birds managed to be safely evacuated and no one has shown signs of illness from the gas. We are incredibly lucky that everyone is alright. There are so many birds and so many cages that needed to be moved quickly. 

Two of the rooms have been deemed as structurally unstable. Although the gas leak has been fixed, we can’t use much of the space that we need and so we’ve had to Tetris the cages back inside. It is going to be very expensive to repair this damage. The driver of the vehicle drove off immediately, but we do have a license plate number so I hope the perpetrator is caught. We are asking for as much help as we can get here. These birds are so incredibly important to all of us. They are our family. 

If you have anything, even the smallest amount, please consider donating. If you are unable, please signal boost to those who can.

(^only some of our large numbered flock)

It is important to note here that we are not looking for homes for these birds, even though all the offers are greatly appreciated. Despite the name, this is a permanent sanctuary for all the birds here, most of whom are special needs. 

https://www.youcaring.com/midwestavianadoptionandrescueservices501c3-792239

This is the official fundraising page, but you can also make donations directly to the MAARS paypal on the website. 

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/04/04/hit-and-run-st-paul-bird-facility/

Her Name’s Mia Grey And She’s The Cutest Possum EVER

“Yes good”

“AND EAT THE BAD ONES”

“Wait no”

“EAT THEM”

For some of us, the holiday season can be a hard one. That sucks, so we made something for all of us. It starts today, December 1, and it’s called 31 Days of Self-Care. It’s a list of purposeful, daily activities meant to pick yourself up, calm yourself down, and often a little bit of both. You can participate every day, some days, one day, whatever feels right. We’ll be posting daily prompts as well as reblogging some of our favorites we find in the #postitforward and #31daysofselfcare tag, so be sure to tag your posts! See the full list of prompts below.

Day…

Question! What’s your happy place? Reply here or illustrate it.

Post a link to a song that makes you feel happy. Send it to another Tumblr.

Share something on your Tumblr for someone who might be going through a tough time. It can be anything: a photo, a GIF, or advice.

Look at this cute GIF by My Whispered Colors (@mywhisperedcolors). When you’re done, look at it again. Then pass it on.

Color in this square made by Tumblr Creatr Josh LaFayette (@joshlafayette).

What does your dream world look like? Draw it, animate it, or just tell us about it.  

Create an emoji spell for self-care, happiness, positivity, or all three!

Make a list of three (or more!) things you like about yourself.

Write a Tumblr chat post where you cheer yourself up after a bad day.

Color! Here’s a square from Tumblr Creatr Geo Law (@getaloadageo). If you’d like, submit it to the Mental Health Quilt (@mentalhealthquilt) when you’re done.

Question! What’s your favorite self-care activity? Reply here or illustrate it.

2016 was a rough year. Make a list of good things that happened.

Cheer someone up today. What are some things you can do to make a friend in need feel better?

Make a list of everything you do for self-care.

Tag a Tumblr friend in a post and make a list of things you like about them.

All of a sudden—a Dementor appears! You are about to cast a Patronus Charm. What would your favorite positive memory be?

Make a list of everything you’re proud of accomplishing this year.

Share a playlist of songs you can listen to if you need cheering up.  

Spend 10 minutes looking through your Tumblr dashboard today. Send something cool to a Tumblr.

Eat your favorite food today. Wait, post a picture of it first.

Make a 2017 to-do list of positive things for yourself.

Illustrate one nice thing you’ll do for yourself today.

Make a list of things you can do for yourself when you’re feeling down.

Color! Here’s a square made by Tumblr Creatr Brian Butler (@showdrawn). Make some magic with it.

Tumblr-grams! Send this positive post by Thoka Maer (@thokamaer) to a friend on Tumblr.

Take a silly/happy/crazy GIF of yourself with the Tumblr GIF maker.

Post a video that makes you happy. Send it to a Tumblr friend.

Make a list of five positive affirmations to live by.

Draw something that makes you happy! Anything you want: a plant, a tree, a food, a person, a cat.

Today is a mental day off. Remember to drink enough water and get enough sleep tonight.