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[Cora the Whippet 🐕 @CoraTheWhippet]

Beautiful dog art. 💕

[LFitt03 @LFittler]

@CityofEdmonton

[Team Servicerottie🇨🇦🐕‍🦺🦽 @servicerotties]

Admin Post:
Heavy snowfall warning—15-30 cm possible starting tonight. And I'm still trapped behind ice I can't cross from New Year's snow. My heart #&*%ing hurts. Gutted. Exhausted beyond words.

Weeks of great weather: no snow, above freezing, paths I could've used. Days to get out with my service dog or walk the puppy, feel alive, fight the darkness in my mind that grows and smothers me when I'm housebound. But it's bigger than mental health—it's total isolation from the world.

Two houses on my street never cleared their sidewalks. Thick, rutted ice like a wall. My power wheelchair can't cross. That blocks my route to the nearest bus stop. Impossible to reach transit. Parking a van with a ramp in winter in most areas? Forget it—"accessible" stalls too small, windrows piled high, street designs like snow covered boulevards that are hostile to anyone with mobility issues who needs to drive. No safe spot to deploy the ramp without risking the street or getting stuck.

So what does that mean? Cut off from doctor's appointments. Groceries. Pharmacy runs. Community resources that keep me going. Everything essential. My world shrinks to this house while the city claims "accessibility is a priority." I call BS. Priorities are the things that get done.

Reported to @CityofEdmonton via 311 two weeks ago. Screenshot attached: photo of the ice, report still "open." No update, no officer visit, no warning. Their process: investigate within 4 business days, then often a "courtesy" warning (not required) for voluntary compliance. This means a disabled persons right to access the community is less important than someone's opportunity to comply with a by-law. Weeks get wasted. Melt days gone. Beautiful weather I could've used—slipped away while I waited, trapped.

The bylaw requires sidewalks clear of snow/ice. Enforcement? Drags. Warnings first (even after weeks), $100 fine + cleanup only if ignored. No priority for accessibility complaints, even though blocked paths don't inconvenience—they disable. They isolate. They harm mental and physical health. Year after year, it's the same failures. No change.

I'm not just sad. I'm furious in a quiet, bone-deep way. My dog stares at the door, tail low, confused why we don't go. I choke out "not today" and it rips my heart out every time. This isn't living. This is surviving.

@CityofEdmonton @AndrewKnack: This system is failing disabled Edmontonians. Fix it now.

For accessibility-impacting cases (mobility/mental health/transit access at stake): skip courtesy warnings. Issue the fine immediately after confirming violation. Make it waivable—if homeowner proves cleared (photo/receipt), waive. If valid reason (illness, disability) and they contact the city within 2 days—waive if legit, connect to community shoveling resources. Escalate fines for second/third offenses to deter chronic neglect.

Benefits: One officer visit vs. multiple follow-ups. Faster compliance. Less burden on bylaw. Real priority for people who can't wait weeks/months to access their city.

The only real reason not to change this—to hold negligent homeowners more accountable—is that it would force the city to hold *itself* more accountable too. And let's be real: the city's own snow-clearing delays, windrows blocking paths, slow responses to complaints, and hostile designs have been huge accessibility fails for years. If we're serious about inclusion, everyone—including city operations—needs to step up.

This incoming weather buries paths deeper. Buries hope. More snow coming, and who knows when the next chance to successfully get anywhere will come.

If your sidewalk's blocked, or you've been stuck waiting on 311—reply, quote, share. Tag the city and mayor. Make them hear us.

We deserve access. Not excuses. Not "open" status while we're shut in.

#Edmonton #Accessibility # DisabledInYEG #WinterInYEG #BylawFail #MentalHealthMatters #311Fail #TransitAccess

[Team Servicerottie🇨🇦🐕‍🦺🦽 @servicerotties]

Admin Post:
Heavy snowfall warning—15-30 cm possible starting tonight. And I'm still trapped behind ice I can't cross from New Year's snow. My heart #&*%ing hurts. Gutted. Exhausted beyond words.

Weeks of great weather: no snow, above freezing, paths I could've used. Days to get out with my service dog or walk the puppy, feel alive, fight the darkness in my mind that grows and smothers me when I'm housebound. But it's bigger than mental health—it's total isolation from the world.

Two houses on my street never cleared their sidewalks. Thick, rutted ice like a wall. My power wheelchair can't cross. That blocks my route to the nearest bus stop. Impossible to reach transit. Parking a van with a ramp in winter in most areas? Forget it—"accessible" stalls too small, windrows piled high, street designs like snow covered boulevards that are hostile to anyone with mobility issues who needs to drive. No safe spot to deploy the ramp without risking the street or getting stuck.

So what does that mean? Cut off from doctor's appointments. Groceries. Pharmacy runs. Community resources that keep me going. Everything essential. My world shrinks to this house while the city claims "accessibility is a priority." I call BS. Priorities are the things that get done.

Reported to @CityofEdmonton via 311 two weeks ago. Screenshot attached: photo of the ice, report still "open." No update, no officer visit, no warning. Their process: investigate within 4 business days, then often a "courtesy" warning (not required) for voluntary compliance. This means a disabled persons right to access the community is less important than someone's opportunity to comply with a by-law. Weeks get wasted. Melt days gone. Beautiful weather I could've used—slipped away while I waited, trapped.

The bylaw requires sidewalks clear of snow/ice. Enforcement? Drags. Warnings first (even after weeks), $100 fine + cleanup only if ignored. No priority for accessibility complaints, even though blocked paths don't inconvenience—they disable. They isolate. They harm mental and physical health. Year after year, it's the same failures. No change.

I'm not just sad. I'm furious in a quiet, bone-deep way. My dog stares at the door, tail low, confused why we don't go. I choke out "not today" and it rips my heart out every time. This isn't living. This is surviving.

@CityofEdmonton @AndrewKnack: This system is failing disabled Edmontonians. Fix it now.

For accessibility-impacting cases (mobility/mental health/transit access at stake): skip courtesy warnings. Issue the fine immediately after confirming violation. Make it waivable—if homeowner proves cleared (photo/receipt), waive. If valid reason (illness, disability) and they contact the city within 2 days—waive if legit, connect to community shoveling resources. Escalate fines for second/third offenses to deter chronic neglect.

Benefits: One officer visit vs. multiple follow-ups. Faster compliance. Less burden on bylaw. Real priority for people who can't wait weeks/months to access their city.

The only real reason not to change this—to hold negligent homeowners more accountable—is that it would force the city to hold *itself* more accountable too. And let's be real: the city's own snow-clearing delays, windrows blocking paths, slow responses to complaints, and hostile designs have been huge accessibility fails for years. If we're serious about inclusion, everyone—including city operations—needs to step up.

This incoming weather buries paths deeper. Buries hope. More snow coming, and who knows when the next chance to successfully get anywhere will come.

If your sidewalk's blocked, or you've been stuck waiting on 311—reply, quote, share. Tag the city and mayor. Make them hear us.

We deserve access. Not excuses. Not "open" status while we're shut in.

#Edmonton #Accessibility # DisabledInYEG #WinterInYEG #BylawFail #MentalHealthMatters #311Fail #TransitAccess

[Bark & Beyond®️🇺🇸 @Bark_Beyond]

Okay besties… we need a tiny favor 🐾💁‍♀️
Sales have been ruff 🥲 so if you’ve ever laughed at our captions, loved our treats, or called yourself a Dog Mom… Please smash that RT button 💥

Free shipping all weekend → https://t.co/CQkhOiLYXG

#DogMomVibes #SupportSmallBiz #FreeShipping #CatsOfX #dogsofx #dogsoftwitter #MothersDay #MothersDay2025 #SmallBusinessSupport #Caturday

[LFitt03 @LFittler]

@Bark_Beyond 1️⃣

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Don’t stop posting, retweeting, and putting the screws to the folks who thought they could ignore a lone voice.

Marla ISN’T alone.

We need to stand up for our friends.

We are continuing to ask that everyone share their outrage at @CityofEdmonton and tag media folks and accounts to get on their radar.

The single dog is vulnerable but the pack can take on a whole f-cking city.

[Sir Bailey @SirBailey2]

This face. Got me’s: A Carr’s Table Water Cracker (Original) 😁🐶🐾 #score #didnthasttoshare #dogsoftwitter #dogsofx #adogslife #doggo #pets 💚

[Mersey Police Dogs @MerPolDogs]

Last night a male hurled abuse towards his mother kicking at the door & trying to smash windows before making off on 2 occasions. Unfortunately for him, the 2nd time PD Quga was on hand as she tracked him through a cemetery before she detained him hiding in a bush. #1forcustody

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Do you need a sassy scientist to help you with your lab data?

Or just a cuddly companion for yourself, kids or grandkids?

The Ginger Stuffie is now on Pre-Sale (for a great deal!) until Sunday May 29th!

Check it out here: https://t.co/j6b6jpw2xb

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Introducing the latest must have item for any household: The Puppy™

This product comes with many exciting features that every family can’t live without.

Dozens of upgrades and augmentations come online over the time you spend with it - sort of like a demonic Furby.

Find out more about this fantastic product in the following information bulletin.

To start, The Puppy™ usually comes in a variety of models.

Some models are pre-chosen by the customer, while others come in random mystery bag type hodgepodge deals.

There is some argument about which model is best, but the consensus seems to be that all models are always good.

Initially, the model will show its best features.

These characteristics may include, but are not limited to:

1. Being tiny and soft.
2. Feeling warm to the touch.
3. Giant eyes, ears, and paws.
4. Falling asleep in your arms like a small fuzzy angel.
5. Being freaking adorable.

This is to create a bond between you and the creature.

If the model showed off some of its more common, but less desirable features, many consumers would question the sanity of having this product in your house.

Once this bond has been established, dormant features of The Puppy™ will become activated.

Our most efficient program is the water to urine convertor.

In short, the product holds only a tiny amount of liquid and will expel it hastily once ingested. With upgrades you will get advanced warning of when this will occur, but for now we have the SURPRISE switch on. You will unexpectedly enjoy this conversion at any moment, on any surface.

Don't worry!

We have made the water conversion a pleasant warm temperature so when you are covered in it, hypothermia isn't possible.

Our second most popular upgrade is the Dooky Density Doubler.

Here, using dark magic and dark energy, our scientists have perfected the formula of doubling the output of nutrients from the product.

For every pound of kibble put in, we are proud to announce at least two pounds or more of shit will come out. As with the water to urine convertor, this setting is also on SURPRISE mode.

Within days further improvements will come online.

We are overjoyed to detail our greatest achievement.

Piranha mode.

The Puppy™, on it’s way to further augmentations, goes through a metamorphosis from adorable fluffy thing into a miniature , yet adorable velociraptor.

Enjoy attempting to guess what precious item in your house will indiscriminately be annihilated next!

Will it be your dress shoes you need for a job interview?

How about the power cable to your laptop that you need to finish an important report about widgets?

What about the heirloom rug passed down in your family from your great aunt Ethel who brought it over during the war?

It could be all the bottoms of your chairs and tables, giving your house a lived in feel, boosting property in the whimsy column.

You’ll marvel at the scar tissue your body produces in response to Piranha Mode.

All too soon this stage will fade as the necessary upgrades complete themselves in the background.

At this point you are asking yourself, "Where can get this product? "

Are you asking - "Can I please welcome this into my house to help destroy everything I own?"

Are you shouting- "I have dreamt of being covered in both urine and crap at 2 AM!"

The Puppy ™ is a lifetime commitment, so we ask all prospective owners to think about signing the lifelong terms and service for constant care, training, love, and forgiveness.

This product isn’t for everyone, but if it is, we have a 100% guarantee it will change your life.

#dogs

[Meredith 💙🐾 @Love4PoliceDogs]

Let’s help K9 Neo get a ballistic vest! We can ALL help!
Sharing (RT) is just as vital as donating!
He helps keep us safe, let’s do the same for him!
Link: https://t.co/Ytdl9LBaz2
Donors get extra entries into my next 4 giveaways plus my pinned post. (DM me 2qualify) Plz RT. TY!

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Retweet if you think every workplace should have a couple puppies to help with mental health.

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Retweet if you'd choose petting a dog over pretty much anything else.

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Retweet if you love dogs more than most people.

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Retweet if you think schools, work places, and hospitals should have an emotional support Bunsen.

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Retweet if you love dogs more than most people.

[Bunsen, Beaker, Bernoulli & Brix @bunsenbernerbmd]

Retweet if you think every workplace should have a couple puppies to help with mental health.

[LFitt03 @LFittler]

Thank you @alltimelow for spending 538 minutes with me this year on @Spotify. You are my #1. #SpotifyWrapped https://t.co/JwngIxEcZE

[Retired Police Canine Foundation @k9_retired]

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our program K9 Hero Leo🇺🇸Leo was a popular K9 in our program who appeared in many of our posts. Our condolences to the family and community #RETWEEET to honor this hero #DogsofTwittter