Liv Petzold

defender of All animals, nature, earth, Vegan , Pigoneer

[‏ً @omgsidewalks]

There's actually legislation in Califomia to shorten the workweek from 40 hours to 32 hours without a reduction in pay, which would be the most transformative labor legislation in our generation, and it should be bigger news but it barely made a headline.

[Shining Science @ShiningScience]

🚨 A devastating report reveals that Earth lost half of its wild animal populations in just 40 years, driven by unsustainable human consumption and habitat destruction.

A critical report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London has delivered a stark wake-up call, revealing that global wildlife populations plummeted by 50% between 1970 and 2010.

By tracking 10,000 distinct populations across 3,000 species, researchers created the Living Planet Index to measure the catastrophic scale of human impact on the natural world.

Freshwater ecosystems suffered the most devastating blow, with animal numbers crashing by 75% due to severe pollution, excessive water extraction, and river fragmentation by dams. Land and marine species have fared similarly poorly, with both groups seeing their populations tumble by 40% as habitats are cleared and species are overexploited for food.

The biodiversity crisis is fundamentally fueled by humanity's swelling ecological footprint, with global consumption rates requiring 1.5 Earths to sustainably support our current lifestyle.

However, this resource strain is heavily skewed; the report highlights that it would take four planet Earths to sustain the average consumption level of a United States resident, and 2.5 Earths for the United Kingdom [1]. While wealthier countries may point to local conservation gains, researchers warn they are simply outsourcing ecological damage by importing goods tied to deforestation and habitat loss in developing nations.

To curb this decline, experts insist on an immediate global pivot toward sustainable food production, resource equity, and aggressive habitat protection.

source: Carrington, D. ( September 30). Earth has lost half of its wildlife in the past 40 years, says WWF. The Guardian

[Blind Cat Rescue @BlindCatRescue]

World Pet Memorial Day at Forever Sanctuary: For every cat who found safety here and crossed the rainbow bridge in our arms. Gone but never forgotten. 🌈🐾💙 #ForeverSanctuary #WorldPetMemorialDay

[Elisa Sperduto, MSW @eduto60]

Help RT urgent

[Beneath The Wood Sanctuary Ⓥ 𓃟 Pigoneer @BTWsanctuary]

Team member Cathy has set a walking challenge to help raise urgent funds to buy The Boar Barn.
Cathy is joining the Rotary Club walk across Wales on 20th June She'll walk nonstop for over 10 hours!
Please support her if you can with a little donation.
https://t.co/Xto151bLeK 🚶‍♀️🐗

[Kayleigh Spencer @AdamsPaulGrimke]

‼️‼️‼️PLEASE PLEDGE, RESCUE, OR ADOPT MUFFY ‼️‼️‼️
Diabetic cats are easy to care for once their insulin dose is prescribed. Liquid insulin needles are tiny & don't hurt because shots are given under the skin. Regular blood tests are needed 3-4 times a year to confirm that the dosage should remain the same.

[Ⓥentnor Popular Front @VeganVPF]

Here's a question..

Is going to Vegan Camp Out a better use of a vegan's money than donating to help buy a barn for some rescued Boars?

[Alley Cat Allies @alleycatallies]

Alley Cat Allies is seeking justice in animal cruelty cases across the country with the support of advocates like you. Here are just some of our most recent updates in case you missed them:

⮞ Alley Cat Allies is offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person who shot Justice the cat with a crossbow in Salem, Ohio. In his memory and to protect the cats and the community, we are helping pursue criminal charges. Learn more: https://t.co/AuNhoLgnj1

⮞ To further the investigation of cats sealed in bins and left to die in San Antonio, we are working with San Antonio Animal Care Services and offering a reward for information. 7 of the cats, pictured, survived and were adopted. Others were not rescued in time. Learn more: https://t.co/i89LoyMTHc

⮞ We are calling for the maximum penalty for a second-degree misdemeanor under Pennsylvania law--2 years in jail and a $5,000 fine--for a woman in Chester who poured bleach on cat food. Learn more: https://t.co/EeydHhKjv1

⮞ In July, we will finally see the sentencing of Ryan Berlanga, who last month pleaded no contest to animal cruelty after strangling a kitten. Alley Cat Allies' reward led to Berlanga's arrest after nationwide outcry for justice. Learn more: https://t.co/AAvVu488Xt

#animalcruelty #stopanimalcruelty

[Blind Cat Rescue @BlindCatRescue]

Rays of Hope Shelter Challenge is here! 🐾 Vote for blind, FELV+, & FIV+ cats—it's free & quick! Daily votes help them win! 😺 🐾

🔗 VOTE: https://t.co/TUJ1hdzq1Y
📧 Need a reminder? Email: [email protected]

Thank you so much for helping the kitties! 💙

[Guelph Lost Pets @GuelphLostPets]

MISSING. Chandler, a brown/grey tabby & white short-haired male cat, was last seen in the Marksam Rd & Matthew Dr area of #Guelph on June 7. If you have any info please contact Jennifer via https://t.co/rMgdF3viZA or let us know.

[Cats of Iraklia @CatsofIraklia]

Meet gentle giant Pari, a male who lives in the hilltop village cat colony on this tiny Greek island where care for more than 200 neutered and spayed Aegean #Cats
You can help the #cats by making a small donation to fund vital veterinary care & food. Purr!
https://t.co/eBupPyhtpP

[SEMARNAT México @SEMARNAT_mx]

Las aves también necesitan refrescarse para enfrentar las altas temperaturas.

Un recipiente poco profundo con agua limpia puede convertirse en un espacio seguro para beber, limpiarse y regular su temperatura corporal.

Recuerda cambiar el agua constantemente para evitar riesgos sanitarios.

#SomosMedioAmbiente

[Liv Petzold @LivPetzold]

@MissyBBBobtail All of the above 😁😻

[For the love of Missy. @MissyBBBobtail]

1. They follow you around.
2. Sleep near you
3. Give you love bites.
4. Knead on you.
5. Slow blink at you.
6. They groom you.
7. They greet you at door
8. They meow, purr, & trill.
9. Bring you little "presents."
10. They head butt & rub against you.

[Kim Rathbone @RathboneKim]

Pigoneer Pig Of The Day Cwtch!
Cwtch after a nice relaxing wallow on her way back up the P53 for a much needed belly rub to finish off the day. 🐽
Join the Pigoneers help support Cwtch and the other 90+ rescue pigs @BTWsanctuary
Only £2.50/$3.58 a month⬇️
https://t.co/HWLqwFL3Ua

[Hanaeleh @Hanaeleh]

Hanaeleh Horse Rescue is seeking silent auction donations for our upcoming fundraiser! 🎟️ Gift cards, event tickets, jewelry, handbags, themed baskets, services, and more. Every dollar raised helps our rescued horses. Please email: [email protected] to donate! 🐴❤️

[Ⓥentnor Popular Front @VeganVPF]

Another live update on the Boar Barn fundraiser.

A whopping 0.0004% of vegans on the planet have now donated.

Yep, that's 320 out of 80 million.

Can someone jump in with a few quid as we are starting to look bad here..

[Cats of Iraklia @CatsofIraklia]

Pitsini with his picture perfect whiskers is a neutered male who lives in the hilltop village cat colony by Mt Papas on this tiny Greek island where we care for the Aegean #Cats
You can help the #cats by donating now to fund vital healthcare & food. Purr!
https://t.co/eBupPyhtpP

[Ernesto’s Sanctuary for Syrian Cats @theAleppoCatmen]

Here is a video for you from yesterday's visit to Lattakia.

163 animals were treated. Thank you to our hard working team.

Donations to help us to replace our mobile ambulance are so welcome.

Our donation links this month are –

https://t.co/VbSs1LMJYk

https://t.co/lFOrY8fk5H

https://t.co/CF2PQc9g5l

https://t.co/M40t0SCuHc

Our bank is

Banca Sella SPA,

Account name -House of cats Ernesto

IBAN IT73E0326822300052461720340

[NWS Seattle @NWSSeattle]

🌡️ The Pacific Northwest is in for some heat this weekend and into early next week - take precautions to keep you and your family safe with tips from https://t.co/KGCSalewbv #WAwx