warning: ancient crone blood

Signal Boosting for raze:
Crowd funding for surgical costs incurred by a small scale animal rescue in central Alabama
(content note: please note that an image of a stitched surgical incision appears at the end of the post, since the cut is bypassed by my direct link)

For those of you unfamiliar with raze, please know that they do AMAZING work for many, many animals that would otherwise be completely abandoned or unnecessarily euthanized. Any donations made will go a very long way; they are currently trying to raise $500 for vet bills.

You can also find more about raze 's animals -- including animal rescue and animal care info -- via allcreaturessmall on tumblr (there is also a dw feed for the tumblr if that's your jam). There's miniature pigs and all sorts of creatures, it's worth a look.

my friend inkdefense and her partner Pockets McGee are in a bit of a dire situation right now (but then, isn't everyone?). I don't want to go too much into the particulars due to privacy issues, but let's just say there have been hospitals, job mishaps, health crap, and a series of unfortunate events leading to them having trouble making their rent check. They don't have any other good (free) housing options, and I honestly don't know what their backup plan is if they can't pay their rent.

inkdefense and Pockets McGee have been really good friends to me, through hell and high water. I knew inkdefense at Uni and when I got diagnosed with fibromyalgia and stopped being able to go to Pride Alliance meetings, she was the one and only Pride Alliance member (besides partner) who took the time to visit me regularly and stay friends with me. She is good peoples.

So! There are a couple of ways you wonderful folks can help, if you so choose.

1. signal boosts are always appreciated
2. inkdefense has a donate button up on her tumblr
3. Pockets McGee makes lovely cut-paper wall art, as well as hand-knit scarves, which are available on Etsy.

Thank you <3

ETA: I'm not putting up a specific donation amount because honestly, after rent there are also some rather large hospital bills, and if people are able to be really generous, then so be it. Also, if you were thinking of getting me something for the holidays, any of the above would be gratefully appreciated.

The most wonderful staranise  is doing a crowdfunding project for MA thesis completion success~! staranise's MA thesis is super awesome, and staranise's posts in general on dw about counselling school have greatly helped me improve my own mental health through osmosis. Here's a description of staranise's thesis:

"My thesis is a study of the effects of having been bullied and ostracized as a child. This is important because as well as the pain and suffering bullying causes children, research increasingly shows that being bullied as a child can leave deep, lasting damage just as surely as being abused by one's family. "

If you have an extra dollar or two, maybe put it in the hat/tip jar? staranise specifically requests that you do not do so if this puts you in financial hardship though.

1. amethystfirefly have had to take their beloved chinchilla Tutti to the vet for recurring chronic foot problems. Because they lack their own transportation, and Tutti is an exotic pet, this is an even more complicated and expensive ordeal than normal vetting, so they are doing a fundraiser over here. You can help a special little critter and get an awesome tarot spread if you contribute - what more motivation do you need?

2. elialshadowpine is trying to help a disabled friend raise money for the vet bills for his therapy animal, a kitty with soiling-related anxiety problems that are jeopardizing his person's housing situation. The good news is that two treatable underlying health conditions have been identified that may help solve the problem, and kitty will also be able to be treated for anxiety - but vet bills cost money, especially the sort that may need recurring visits. Donate if you can!