Socialist ๐น seem to be ex - everything just now - ex beekeeper ๐, youth justice, ex-foster carer. Glass half full. Always learning. Mum, Nan.
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Thanetgirl retweeted
So many otherwise trusted sites are posting deadly misinformation about bonfires, and hedgehogs who may be nesting under them.
PLEASE BE CLEAR:
โPoking a broom or stick under the bonfire will do nothing - even if you actually hit the hiding hedgehog and hurt her, she will NOT run.
Hedgehogs DO NOT have the flight or fight reflex that humans and other animals have. Their response to threat and danger, and even pain, is to curl into a ball and stay put, and wait for the danger to pass.
โA hiding hedgehog will NOT hiss, or make any sound at all! They are a prey animal, you are a predator - they will NOT alert a predator to their presence, they will stay silent.
โLighting the bonfire from one side will NOT WORK. Their response to danger is to STAY PUT AND CURL INTO A PROTECTIVE BALL. They won't come running out. As the heat comes closer and the smoke fills her lungs, a hiding hedgehog will just curl tighter.
Whoever wrote these 'tips' does not understand the nature of a hedgehog.
THEY DO NOT RUN FROM DANGER.
Broadcasting this total nonsense is spreading a false sense of security and is potentially extremely harmful.
The only safe bonfire is one that is built or moved ON THE DAY IT IS LIT.
Moving a bonfire takes less time than you'd think.
There are lots of late-born baby hedgehogs around right now, who would see a bonfire as a safe place to nest.
Regrets won't turn back the clock.
The 'If only' will haunt you for a lifetime.
If you have to have a bonfire, please make sure you do it right.
Thanetgirl retweeted
Thorn was sighted last night - near to where she was last seen, but she fled.
Fingers crossed she stays safe and is home soon.
Please don't chase her if you see her- please just contact asap to report sighting๐
#WOKINGTON #DG3
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet to help find the owner of this stray dog found #SEMINGTON #WILTSHIRE #UK
Now at Wiltshire Council Dog Pound ๐๐๐
Date: 20th October . Breed: Terrier Cross
Male. Microchipped: No. Council Reference Number: 621591. This dog was found and is currently safe with our Dog Warden team. We're working to locate an owner โ could you help?
If you have any information, please email:
[email protected]
Please note:
We are not seeking rescue space or rehoming offers at this time.
We are unable to respond to such enquiries.
To claim a dog, owners must provide:
Personal ID
Proof of address
Sufficient proof of ownership
Payment of all relevant fees
Letโs get him home! Please share.
Original post on facebook ๐๐๐
facebook.com/Public.Protectiโฆ
@MissingPetsGB @DogLostUK @millypod1 #dogs #adoptdontshop #Lostdog #England
Thanetgirl retweeted
Helen, Helen, Helen
Let me explain this to you in plain and exceedingly simple English.
Disabled kids are most likely to have been born with their disabilities or conditions (as I was). I know this might be shocking to you Helen, but we don't just stop being disabled at 18. Being born with a disability is usually a lifetime deal.
I tell you what, care to swap? You can have my cerebral palsy (and the benefits that you say come with it) and I'll take your fully functioning extremities and become an MP. Not a Tory one though, because I'm not a horrible bastard.
By the way, if you accept my offer, good luck trying to wipe your backside, put your own clothes on, wash any part of your body or doing any sort of cookery (since you won't be able to hold a knife properly) are, and one more thing, forget about rolling yourself over in bed at night, you'll have to get somebody to help you with that as well. But yeah, apart from that, a lifetime on benefits is really fucking easy isn't it?
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet to help find this horse stolen away from her foal #WISBECH #CAMBRIDGESHIRE #UK
STOLEN 3 AUGUST 2026 ๐ ๐ ๐
'Missing any information on where she is please message me
Contact us if you have any information at all'
Please also share on facebook if you use it ๐๐๐
facebook.com/groups/14047439โฆ
#horses #stolenhorse #Pony #Ponies #adoptdontshop @KatieAmess #England #Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland #Ireland @MissingPetsGB @DogLostUK @missingdogwales @rickygervais @JaneFallon @clarebalding @NickDixonITV @BBCNews
Thanetgirl retweeted
Herts Police are appealing for the publicโs help to trace a teenager who has gone #missing from #Hemel Hempstead
Skye, 15, was last seen in Hemel Hempstead yesterday (25 September) at 6pm. She was last seen wearing a black zip up hoodie, brown leggings and cream crocs.
Officers are growing increasingly concerned for Skyeโs welfare.
If you have seen Skye since she was reported missing or have information about where she has been, you can report this by:
๐ Calling 999 immediately if you believe you are with Skye now or have seen her in the last few moments, quoting ISR 747 of 25 September.
Thanetgirl retweeted
PLEASE HELP FIND MANGO
Itโs been SEVEN WEEKS since anyone has seen beloved MANGO & weโre desperate to know heโs okay.
Mango is a grey, short-haired kitten with very distinctive features. He disappeared from Queensbury, London #NW9 29 July 2026
#Caturday @lrayaaa
Thanetgirl retweeted
Should Israel be banned from all international sporting competitions - like Russia already is?
Please RT after voting - thank you.
97%Yes
3%No
5,643 votes โข Final results Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet to help find the owner of this stray dog found #NEWPORT #WALES #UK Now in a council pound. STRAY DOG FOUND*- please share โ๏ธ
โข Pug โข Found Somerton Road, Newport
โขCurrently doing 7 days at Newport City Dogs Home.
โขIf this is your dog, please call the Centre on 01633 631735 (proof of ownership is required, and charges will apply)
โขIf not claimed, after 7 days, will move into the ownership and care of Newport City Dogs Home.
24 Sept 2026
#Pugs #adoptdontshop #pets #Cardiff #Cwmbran #Pontypool #Usk #Gwent #Monmouthshire @missingdogwales @DogLostUK @MissingPetsGB @millypod1 @KatieAmess
Thanetgirl retweeted
๐นDon't Let Our Brother Go Alone:
The RAF veteran with no known family who needs a final salute
Care home staff are asking the Lancashire community to attend his funeral
Final Call to Arms:
Accrington RAF veteran needs a fitting send off
Care home staff are appealing to the public to ensure a dedicated armed forces veteran receives an honourable send off.
Veteran, Ian, who spent years collecting poppies for the Royal British Legion (RBL) has passed away, and his care home team is appealing to the Lancashire community to give him the honourable send off he deserves.
The veteran, who served with the RAF and had Parachute Regiment connections, passed away peacefully on August 31.
Having spent his retirement actively supporting fellow service members, he leaves behind no known surviving family or next of kin.
Care home staff arranging his funeral are calling on local military organisations, veterans, standard bearers, and members of the public to stand in as his family for one final salute.
A funeral will take place on Thursday, September 24, at 3pm, at Accrington Crematorium, Burnley Road, Accrington.
Anyone wishing to pay their respects, line the route, or provide formal military representation is warmly invited to attend.
๐๐ปPlease share
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#Veterans #Lancashire #RBL
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet, very happy news!! Thanks to shares across social media, Rosie, aged 12 moved into her new home yesterday - 22 Sept 2026 #YORKSHIRE #UK
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Thank you all so much for all of your retweets. They made a difference ๐ถ๐ก๐
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'ROSIE has moved into a home today
She has had a big day, as this morning she had an early trip to the vets for a heart scan . She has mitral valve disease, but the good news is, itโs early and she has no symptoms or signs of heart failure, so she is starting on Vetmedin, and our vet is confident this will be all she needs and her lifespan will not be affected, so itโs really good news for Rosie that this was noticed early.
Thank you all so much for the incredible response to her appeal - weโre sorry we havenโt had chance to get back to everyone...' Helping Yorkshire Poundies Rescue.
More info on fb๐๐๐
facebook.com/HYPSdogs?fref=tโฆ
#dogs #Rosie #pets #adoptdontshop #England @KatieAmess @scanme_tukslaw @Tukslaw_scanme @Time_4_unity
In the kennels Now on the sofa ๐
Thanetgirl retweeted
Charlotte Church sang From the River to the Sea at a fundraising event for Palestinians and now all the usual people are screaming antisemitism and trying to cancel her.
RT if you stand with Charlotte Church and Palestine.
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet to help find a rescue shelter space or the owner or this stray/abandoned dog found #FANWORTH #BOLTON #GREATERMANCHESTER #UK 21 SEPT 26
NOW IN A COUNCIL POUND ๐๐๐
J65359 Found on St James Street, Farnworth Bolton
Dog is chipped but not up to date, no collar/tag.
Do you know this dog? If so, please call our contact the council centre on 01617932500.
Please like & share the post as every share helps!
Original post on facebook, please also share there
facebook.com/dogsinsalford
Email ๐๐๐
[email protected]
@KatieAmess @rickygervais @JaneFallon @DogLostUK @MissingPetsGB @millypod1 @scanme_tukslaw @Tukslaw_scanme #dogs #JackRussell #JRT #Rescuedogs #adoptdontshop @rosiedoc #dogs #pets #England #Manchester #Salford
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet to help Drogo find a home, currently kennels in #ESSEX #UK ๐ ๐ก โค๏ธ
Available for adoption, registered British charityโ
Details or apply below๐
gsrelite.co.uk/drogo/
Drogo ๐ Essex kennels ๐ ๐PLEASE SHARE๐
Have a look at this boy, only here as we were contacted by a vet when she was asked to put him to sleep after his owner had only registered with them to do this! Apparently he didnโt like the wife and had nipped her when she was taking the recycling out?! When he was dropped off at our kennels it was clear he doted on his dad but when I said to the wife is it just you he doesnโt like she said he did like her?!
Anywayโฆ.here he is safe and ready to start the next chapter in his life.
Drogo was born September 2023. He was chipped and is now fully vaccinated and neutered.
This lad had his world turned upside down and it showed. He was very scared but gave small growls to warn us off because he had no idea what had happened and we werenโt his dad.
โDrogo isnโt a confident lad and is nervous of the world. Dorgo prefers a male handler than a woman handler as he seem more confident when a man is walking him does seem to accept men quicker. Drogo has been OK with dogs but still needs to learn on how to be a dog around them as he is unsure on how to approach.โ
Is there a home out there for Drogo please?
Sharing is caring.
Apply to adopt gsrelite.co.uk/contact/adoptโฆ
Location:
Essex - KENNELS
Sex:
Male
Age:
DOB 25.9.23
Neutered:
Yes
Good with children:
No
Good with other dogs:
Careful introduction
Good with cats:
No
Other German Shepherds and Malinois available, please see the website below ๐๐๐
gsrelite.co.uk/adoption-dogsโฆ
#dogs #GermanShepherds #Malinois @gsrescueelite @scanme_tukslaw @Tukslaw_scanme @liamgallagher @missgemcollins @KatieAmess #adoptdontshop #K9hour @Nightowl400 #dogs #pets #England #Wales
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet, urgent home needed for 12 yr old ROSIE Terrier ๐๐๐ Rosie is another of our new arrivals from the council pound. #YORKSHIRE #UK She hadnโt had any offers of help, and we just couldnโt leave her there at her age.
Rosie is struggling in kennels - sheโs started to put the brakes on and refuse to come back into her kennel which is just heartbreaking, but who can blame her - she shouldnโt be homeless at her age and be having to go into a kennel. She is safe with us, but desperately unhappy and we wonโt sit back and let her struggle.
We URGENTLY need a foster home for Rosie ideally with a view to adoption (but not essential).
Rosie needs a quieter home where she will get plenty of company, older children upwards, no cats, possibly a very calm smaller older dog as she just ignores dogs . The only time weโve heard her bark is at a horse - she likes to tell them that she might only be small but she is a terrier after all .
If you can help us to get this gorgeous little old lady out of kennels, please get in touch ASAP!!
Or please just share to help Rosie.
Details or apply below๐
helpingyorkshirepoundies.co.โฆ
Please also share on facebook if you use it๐
facebook.com/HYPSdogs
Email๐
[email protected]
#dogs #Rotherham #Leeds #Sheffield #adoptdontshop @scanme_tukslaw @Tukslaw_scanme @KatieAmess @Time_4_unity #pets #England @JaneFallon @rickygervais @liamgallagher
Rosie, aged 12, desperate for a foster or forever home #YORKSHIRE #UK
Thanetgirl retweeted
Please retweet , British councils will say they don't have the resources to assess all stray dogs or potential new homes. A British council can kill a healthy dog after just 7 days if local shelters are full. Shelters across the UK are full, most with waiting lists of people wanting to give up dogs. Councils are still issuing new licenses to breed.
Please tag your MP in these posts, email them or ask to meet them about overbreeding in your area?
Sadly no figures exist re how many dogs councils are killing, as vets are not required to report how many healthy dogs they kill for councils or owners.
Mass cull of dogs in the UK predicted by charity๐๐
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy66โฆ
RSPCA report rise in neglected abandoned dogs in the UK๐๐
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c14lโฆ
New legislation re breeding and ownership are needed, online pet selling sites should be bannedโผ๏ธโผ๏ธโผ๏ธ
#dogs #pets #England #Wales #Scotland #NorthernIreland #catherinefookes #adoptdontshop #Janefallon @KatieAmess @PETAUK @AndrewRosindell @scanme_tukslaw @Tukslaw_scanme #London
