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Happy denizen of the SF Bay Area. Emergency / critical care veterinary specialist. Hiker, progressive, art & music enthusiast.
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mason has come home, & while it’s the most single most important thing – it also has come with expected consequences. continued in comments. #gofundme #donationsneeded #blackcats #blackcats #fundraiser #veterinarymedicine #aid gofund.me/a6059460

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Today, Trump DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced he is auditing California High Speed Rail, in what is clearly a pretext to revoke $4 billion in federal funding, like Trump did last time. But is Duffy right about HSR's problems? Here's why not: 🧵 www.transportation.gov/briefing-roo...

submitted 1 day ago • 1 comment

Since federal health information is getting harder to come by, I thought I'd share this new resource. Cornell's College of Veterinary Medicine launched an online Avian Flu Resource Center--a one-stop clearinghouse for trustworthy information on bird flu. www.vet.cornell.edu/highly-patho...

submitted 4 days ago • 28 comments

We’re hiring a Lead Veterinary Nurse (Oncology) at Purdue Veterinary Hospital! Work with specialists, assist with oncology treatments, and mentor future veterinary professionals. Join a top-tier team and advance your career! https://purdue.vet/vn-onco-lead #VetMed #VetNurse #OncologyNurse #Purdue

submitted 6 days ago • 0 comments

Call these resigning prosecutors the Bohemian Republicans: “But I won’t do that.“

submitted 8 days ago • 0 comments

“The Southern California region is especially prone to earthquakes and wildfires. Pet owners need to have an emergency plan in place, so they are prepared.” www.sdhumane.org/about-us/new... - San Diego Humane Society #Border2Fire #CAFire #SanDiego

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

My kingdom for this to succeed and be approved for general use vetmed.tamu.edu/news/press-r...

submitted 30 days ago • 2 comments

ProPublica is interested in covering these developments and will keep communications private and secure. You can reach out to www.propublica.org/people/annie...

submitted 31 days ago • 5 comments

In the conversations on vaccine hesitancy we do not talk enough about the rising vaccine hesitancy among pet owners. This also presents important public health concerns that need to be addressed. This article clearly outlines some of the risks of this trend. theconversation.com/vaccine-hesi...

submitted 37 days ago • 16 comments

People saying it doesn’t matter that a reservoir in the Palisades was empty because this fire was uncontrollable - to me it sounds like saying that patient was dying whether the crash cart was stocked or not. Personnel and systems are imperfect, you gotta improve anyway.

submitted 42 days ago • 0 comments

Check out this awesome fellowship for undergrads & recent grads who are interested in wolf research. Fellows choose from 1 of several research projects to participate in & are given $10,000 in support for gear, stipend, etc. Application deadline is Feb. 1st. wolf.org/programs/mec...

submitted 43 days ago • 1 comment

Air quality levels are HARZARDOUS in Los Angeles County. Stay indoors to protect your 🫁 lungs, especially for children and those with lung disease. Use K-95😷if you must go outside. Check frequently for AQI updates: fire.airnow.gov #wildfires

submitted 44 days ago • 0 comments

All, the Pasadena Humane Society is asking for donations - they're taking in animals right now, and are also preparing to evacuate if needed. Please consider helping:

submitted 45 days ago • 56 comments