#support request

[why-animals-do-the-thing]

You mentioned that sometimes zoos don’t get the funding they need? Is there anything that we, as visitors, can do to help with that? Donations, contacting representatives, things like that? What can we do to help zoos, zookeepers, and the animals they love and care for?

What a nice question!

So on a “we need funding for this new habitat or major renovation” level, the cost is pretty astronomical compared to what the average person can contribute. For example, the Oregon Zoo’s brand new Polar Passage habitat (started 2016, finished 2021) cost $19 million. The Brookfield Zoo is planning to add on a new indoor/outdoor ape habitat to their Tropics Building and that’s estimated at $9 million. Unless you happen to know folk with very deep pockets, personal donations aren’t going to have an impact on that scale - although that doesn’t mean they don’t help the zoo in other ways!

Contacting your representatives and expressing your support for your local facilities is absolutely something you can do that helps. Especially so if the facility is funded by the city or the county, but even if they’re not, it’s really good for reps to know that their constituents value the facility and want to see it supported. You can always write them whenever, but it’s most useful if there’s stuff happening that’s directly related (funding allocation, new rules being proposed, etc).

I’m going to take this opportunity to plug another way you can help zoos, though, that’s a bit different. Your question is really timely because there’s actually an ongoing need for support at the moment (date stamp: 6/11/23). There’s an organization I volunteer with, called Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery (ZDR3) and they do, well, what it says on the tin. When zoological facilities, sanctuaries, and other facilities with exotic animals experience disasters - think getting flattened by a hurricane - ZDR3 coordinates a network of 130+ facilities who can show up and help. This is everything from sending food and needed supplies that are limited because of supply lines, deploying staff to physically assist an impacted facility with recovery, and even helping evacuate animals and house them until it’s safe for them to return. And it’s really important that it’s other zoos doing this work: if you’ve got to go chainsaw fallen trees out of an alligator habitat, you need people who know how to work safely around alligators! It’s a type of response work that other major disaster organizations don’t really do, because they don’t have the expertise with the animals or the needs of the industry.

ZDR3 can always use support, but, right now, they’re in the middle of a response in Guam where financial support is more necessary than normal. Guam got hit by the Super Typhoon Mawar on May 25th, and it absolutely ravaged the zoo there. It’s a small facility, with mostly geriatric, disabled, and unreleasable animals living there. A USDA representative asked ZDR3 if they’d be able to assist. The director flew out to assess the site and help as much as she could, but the thing is, because Guam is an island, they can’t ask teams from other facilities to deploy there the way the can with facilities in the continental United States. Instead the zoo is having to purchase all the supplies they need for recovery - and could really use assistance. There’s an Amazon wishlist set up with the tools and supplies they need, as well as a DonorBox link for direct donations (which go directly to the zoo, not ZDR3). If you want a tangible way to contribute to the immediate welfare of zoo animals and function of a facility, this a fantastic way to do it.

#zoo animal welfare #donations request #support request #zdr3 #disaster response #zoos #one of the things I really like about ZDR3 is that they don’t play politics #it doesn’t matter who you are or if you’re accredited they’ll help you out all the same

[hachama]

Rent is paid. Internet and electric won't be due for another couple weeks. There's half a tank of gas in the car. That's the good news.

The living room looks like a bomb went off. We're moving our bed into TH's room, so the changing table and larger toys had to come out. Some of it is going to be given away, some needs to go to storage.

We're past due on the storage unit rent and car payment. I need to get more pills for our special senior kitty (he's got kidney issues and hyperthyroidism). We owe daycare almost a thousand dollars. There's no money for groceries. My bank account is overdrawn.

Anything helps.

Ko-fi

Etsy

T-shirts

Thank you for reading this far.

#support request #financial assistance #etsy #ko fi support #please help

[ineffableaddiction]

In tears….

I’m not sure if this has been posted, but I came across it today on Discord and am just… I don’t know what. I’ve already watched it three times.

#good omens #crowley #aziraphale #ineffable husbands #final 15 #good omens final fifteen #lost in translation #crying tears of something omg this is hysterical and just so wrong #Youtube #lets go to the library #support request

[the-sound-of-her-wings]

Hello friends!

A friend of mine is raising money to help cover the cost of their mom's medical expenses related to cancer treatment. Their mom is a single mom of five kids and the main breadwinner for the family, so they really need the support.

If any of you would be able to donate a few dollars or spread the word, I would greatly appreciate it!

Here's the link to the GoFundMe

#support request #personal post #just trying to get this on as many eyes as possible!

[sexyspamtonlover420]

URGENT AID ASK!

Requesting assistance to secure shelter for a Black parent who cannot be home (carbon monoxide leak) and needs a room. $150 is the cheapest rate including the incidental fee.

Them and their kiddos have been without a room and roof for two days and still cannot return home! This is of utmost urgency, please contribute however possible: every amount adds up!

VENMO: @Vienna-Peoples CASHAPP: $VeveEssance

#mutual aid #donate if you can #donate #contribute however you can #Every amount adds up #community support #community aid #shelter #reparations #support request #solidarity #mutual aid post #mutual aid request #fundraiser

[moonset-music]

Rent is due today and I’m reminded once again that I am very poor. If you enjoy my covers and would like to help me be less poor, you can chip in today at my ko-fi. Every bit counts!

#Support request #chiptune artists #Pls help

[amomortem]

Hey y'all! I've been budgeting for my top surgery coming up here on April 17th and it looks like I'm gonna be a bit short. I've started a GoFundMe (found here) to help with travel expenses and support during my recovery period! Any little bit helps and if you can't donate, please share around ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Twitter post link

Instagram post link

$70/$1,500

#mutual aid #donations #transgender #ftm #top surgery #support request #reblog #spread #GoFundMe

[thedragonisaprincess]

Help DireBeastRex Get a New Potato!

Hey all! I'm not one to make my own posts on Tumblr these days, but this is for my great friend and romantic partner, @direbeastrex so, this is work making.

I know that mutual friends, in the past have referred to his current PC as a baked potato, because it's old as hell and needed updates or replacing, but...

Rex's potato of a computer is finally becoming so baked that it's starting to be a French Fry. He's found a replacement, but doesn't have the funds for it and crowdfunding is a daunting task to approach.

He's made a Ko-fi page to help get him toward the task of the down payment. If you can't help out, that's okay, but would y'all be amenable to sharing? The PC is his first line toward being able to get money that will help him actually have a livable life.

Here's the link to his Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/direbeastrex/goal?g=36… Please give it a look and if you can't donate, give this a share!

#ko fi support #DireBeastRex #Support Request #Crowdfunding #Consider being kind #Please share #Love you all #Love him more #lol #Text post

[laranomyprisma]

Can you help me with the title of chapter 1 of my Henry stickmin x Among us fanfic?

The focus of the chapter will be on introducing Charles' characters and how preparations for the space expedition will begin, and why Henry will join the group as a professional. Even though he suffered trauma after all his old team died.

I also want some help in creating this chapter. Can you tell me what can also happen in this chapter?(chronologically if it takes 3 months after the events of the fic's prologue)

You can tell me which characters can appear and help me in the progression of the scenes! I want to be able to do everything right, and your help would be great!

I would be very grateful for the ideas and if you want I can even give the credits!I'm not creative in creating an interesting narrative ;-;

I hope you understand this request, thanks for the support by the way!^-^

#henry stickmin collection #Parasite: A Monster in Me #Among us AU #Henry Stickmin fanfic #support request

[hellsitegenetics]

Hello! I run the social media for my local library and I was just wondering what sort of plant or creature might emerge if I talk about books here. Just a lil guy perhaps, to encourage public library use. A new library mascot to say "Books are cool! Reading is fun!" etc. Thank you for your time and efforts. 📚

String identified: ! t ca a ca a a a t g at t at cat gt g ta at . t a g a, t cag c a . A a act t a " a c! ag !" tc. Ta t a t. 📚

Closest match: Lutra lutra genome assembly, chromosome: 14 Common name: Eurasian Otter

#tumblr genetics #genetics #asks #requests #otters #water mammals #mammals #sent to me #eurasian otter #SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!!!

[ohihopeicanchangethislater]

I got my results back.

For my support request.

I HAVEN'T FJR8EHIWTG MADE YET IT'S ONLY THE 13TH.

#instagram #what is going on #support request #time travel #future dwight

[the-river-dreamer]

help, please!

so i've made a few extra sideblogs than i realise i know what to do with. can i ask if there's any way to delete sideblogs aside from deleting the account altogether? cos i feel very attached to my account

#personal #help request #please help #support request #thank you!!

[pinkhairswagtourney]

my friend harmony is a disabled trans lesbian who has been homeless for almost two months now , relying solely on the kindness of strangers to make ends meet . after all this time , she’s finally caught a break – her cousin has extended an invitation to live with her and has offered to help her get a job at her place of work . this is absolutely fantastic news and i’m so so excited for harmony to get back on her feet !! 

the only issue is that her cousin lives roughly 2000 miles across the country . harmony is ready to go whenever , she just needs a little more help: she’s disabled and cannot drive for super long periods of time , so she will need to stop and stay at a hotel a few times along the way ( ~$200 ) . she also needs gas to fill up her tank ( ~$250 ) and food to eat ( ~$50 ) .

all together , she only needs about $500 to make this trip . if you can spare anything at all , please send a few dollars her way ! i know we’re all struggling , so if you can’t afford to help monetarily , please boost this post !! harmony is so so close to finally being in a stable situation again . thank you for reading !!!

p-yp-l ( her only way of accepting money )

#mutual aid #financial aid #trans #transgender #trans crowdfund #crowdfund #signal boost #fundraising #urgent #boost #aid request #community support #help needed

[mtomauw]

There we go, that's all of them o7

#Kinda don't like uploading on tumblr anymore but idfk there's no point burning all my baskets if they're all shit :/ #Request that if you enjoy art you continue to support non generated shit cuz that's all I can really rely on now #Art #One piece

[gotchibam]

Espeon and Sylveon ko-fi doodle for a ko-fi supporter!

I'm accepting pokemon ko-fi doodle requests here! ✨

#artists on tumblr #pokemon #espeon #sylveon #gotchibam arts #btw I think the name wasn't indicated so it only shows “ko-fi supporter” on the request #but feel free to reach out if you want me to change it :) #anyways tysm for requesting!! ;w; hope you like it <3

[tikkunolamresistance]

THIS IS A CALL FOR MUTUAL AID TO SUPPORT PALESTINIANS TRYING TO FLEE GAZA.

From helpcatsmallam on x.com, cat rescuers from Gaza who are trying to flee to safety through the Rafah crossing into Egypt. Organised by Mohammad Sallam, a wonderful man who has been running a cat shelter for around 5 years.

Mohammad’s post:

https://x.com/helpcatsmsallam/status/1743275083584475290?s=46

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“My dear friends...

This mo is speaking to you from sad Gaza, Gaza, where there is nothing left but destruction..

I want to reassure you that I am fine.

This is an urgent appeal.

I want you to take a serious action to get me out of this nightmare.

Now we have been allowed to leave Gaza to the south again.

Rafah crossing, where the Egyptian border is located in the south...

I want to get out of Gaza.. I want to go to Egypt to get out of this nightmare..

Please support me and share the link with your friends to help me get out of this horror..

I will put the cats in a safe place with my neighbor and give him all the remaining cat food.

I appreciate your sympathy for us.. and I am grateful to every person who asked about me..

Thank you guys”

PLEASE JOIN US IN DONATING TO SUPPORT THEIR SAFETY — GOFUND ME LINK HERE.

If you cannot donate, please reblog and share.

#palestine #mutual aid request #aid #charity #support palestinians #gofundme #aid for palestine #free palestine #where to donate