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[yvette @yvtln278]

it breaks my heart realizing that my aunt's old dog Griffin showed all of these behaviors. i remember my mom telling me how Griffin would be locked alone indoors at home for hours because my aunt and uncle were at work and could not care for her :( #39canimals

[Shubham Shroff @asapshb]

How do you know if your dog is in a negative mental state? Take a look at the following infographic by the Spruce to find out.

A negative mental state can stem from neglect and an unhealthy lifestyle. ACT NOW.

#39canimals

https://t.co/xuiODCnB5A

[yvette @yvtln278]

this is astonishing to see ! i remember my aunt's dog would always howl and bark nonstop whenever we left the house without her :( and you could see the visual relief in her actions and behavior when we came back :( #39canimals

[FruitNachosLulu @LuluNachos]

Did you know what close to 50% of all dog pets in the US suffer from separation anxiety when left alone in the house? It ranks third of all other causes of anxiety in dogs. #39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

it's frustrating to see no change occurring despite countless efforts 😡 #39canimals

[Francesca Antonia Froio @fro22603]

"Drafts of the three Rs (replacement, refinement, and reduction) adopted from the EU's 2010 Directive, which gave cephalopods the same legal protection as vertebrate animals, have been proposed to lawmakers, but no action has been taken"
#39canimals https://t.co/RsgPxGr031

[yvette @yvtln278]

i always love seeing hummingbirds on my way to class on campus...i can't imagine them disappearing at the hands of humans too :( #39canimals

[Sameeha Khan @DoritoLoverr]

The speedy avian creatures known as hummingbirds are experiencing a concerning decline due to various factors, deforestation being one of them. Loss of suitable habitat has taken a toll on the once-stable ecosystem #39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

you heard us USDA !! let's keep this going !!🦉#39canimals

[Rye @RScholin42753]

#39canimals Old-growth and mature forests in the Northwest are essential to the recovery of the Northern Spotted Owl. The Northwest Forest Plan is an effective policy and a rare climate change success story. Encourage the USDA to continue support! https://t.co/nb7yUp1f9b.

[yvette @yvtln278]

wow, i did not know this !! scary to think of how varied hosts can be for the virus. i can also imagine the havoc this would wreak on local ecosystems :( #39canimals

[auds :) @auds_2788]

Did you know that although humans are impacted by the West Nile Virus or WNV, a species at high risk of catching the infection are corvids?
#39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

as a snoopy beagle lover i did not know this💔i am heartbroken 💔 #39canimals

[Dog Lover @bassdognotfish]

Beagles are the main dog breed that is tested on in labs. This is because of their small size and trusting personalities. Humans should not take advantage of these friendly dogs! #39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

sometimes it's hard to grasp just how big of an effect climate change can have on our ecosystems and on worldwide health. spreading awareness is key !! .....and no thanks....let's leave mosquitoes to the naturally more humid areas and away from socal 🫥 #39canimals

[auds :) @auds_2788]

"climate change often causes abnormal weather patterns, in certain places this manifests as warmer temperatures and increased humidity. Such weather conditions provide the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes, a large carrier of the West Nile Virus."

#39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

it's encouraging to see action slowly being taken in obtaining rights for all farm animals !! 🐔 #39canimals

[RE @PJiyyy]

#39canimals chicken advocate group takes the UK government to court for the selective breeding done to chickens creating unnatural growth
https://t.co/jkVXo3b7Bs

[yvette @yvtln278]

it's always nice to see sweet stories like this amidst the mess that is today's world 🥹 #39canimals

[nat (she/her) 🐾 @w60animalfacts]

heartwarming story of a dog and her people being reunited - all thanks to a microchip! https://t.co/FQ9C1M4uqB #39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

i don't think enough people realize that wild animals should not be treated the same as pets. as this infographic says, "leave them be" !!! #39canimals

[Park. UCI @thisisforwrit60]

#39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

This quarter, I learned to use programs/extensions like Zotero as a way to organize my research!! Goodbye to having 50 tabs open on Chrome and an overheating laptop👩‍💻😎 #WhatIlearnedin39C

[yvette @yvtln278]

Conducting research on animal rights on Twitter helped me realize that a lot of animal rights issues stem from a lack of societal awareness of how similar animal capabilities can be to those of humans. Let's do our part in raising awareness !! #WhatIlearnedin39C

[yvette @yvtln278]

With my research on cows, I learned how ear postures can actually indicate their emotions. Now I wonder whether this is the case for other animals like dogs! #WhatIlearnedin39C

[yvette @yvtln278]

WR60 helped me see social media as a more modern way of conducting research. Hidden amongst all those memes and strange content on Twitter are scientists sharing their work and advocates (like us) pushing for change! #WhatIlearnedin39C

[yvette @yvtln278]

I learned how to most effectively use the UCI Library databases to conduct research! Using keywords and boolean expressions made searching for relevant information a lot easier and less stressful than before😄 #WhatIlearnedin39C

[yvette @yvtln278]

Local opposition is one of the most effective methods for combating the expansion of factory farms. This includes joining citizens’ action groups, meeting with officials at community meetings to voice concerns, and buying from local farms at farmers’ markets. #39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

Though traditional freestalls provide maximum cleanliness, cows housed in alternative stalls were observed to have extended lying periods and reduced perching times, leading to a reduced risk of lameness and increased cow well-being. #39canimals https://t.co/zt4E9qLpGq

[yvette @yvtln278]

Deemed a “medieval” practice by Guardian editor Tom Levitt, tiestalls tether cows in place by their necks with a chain or strap and limit them to only standing or sitting positions. #39canimals

[yvette @yvtln278]

Cows housed in freestalls have improved hygiene and reduced hock injuries, but they also have the highest percentage of lameness compared to other housing types. #39canimals