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“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”
— Maya Angelou
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Maureen McCoy
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Maureen McCoy
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Native Californian,small business owner, animal lover & believer in science @mlmccoy00.threads.net, @[email protected]
California Katılım Mayıs 2009
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The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to successfully eliminate stray dogs, ensuring that every dog has a home.
This remarkable achievement stems from a combination of strict animal welfare laws, large-scale spaying and neutering programs, and a strong culture of responsible pet ownership. The Dutch government has long supported widespread sterilization initiatives and enforces tough penalties for animal abuse and abandonment.
While an estimated 200 million stray dogs exist worldwide, the Netherlands stands out as a global leader. In Dutch cities, it is common to see dogs riding in bicycle baskets, relaxing under café tables, and even joining their owners on public transport, a reflection of how deeply integrated pets are into everyday life.
The country now serves as an inspiring model for animal welfare, demonstrating how coordinated policy, cultural awareness, and compassion can effectively solve a challenge that continues to affect many other nations.
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@end3of6days9 Me and my husband will probably still be sleeping on the very edge as our 2 chihuahua mixes stretch out in the middle
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This couple just unboxed their very first Alaskan King bed and it is next-level massive! Many people have never even heard of this size before. Most know California Kings, but an Alaskan King takes things to a whole new level.
For reference, a standard king mattress measures 76 inches wide by 80 inches long. An Alaskan King, however, measures a full 108 inches by 108 inches — that’s 9 feet by 9 feet!
This leaves the question… is the Alaskan King becoming a new trend, or have these giant beds been around longer? And why would anyone need something this big — extra room for kids and pets to pile in, or simply because bigger really is better?
Would you consider getting a bed this large? It’s hard to imagine having to make this bed up every day or on laundry day 😭
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To the 3 people I interact with here on twitter, I’m moving to Bluesky and threads. Hope to find you there!
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The path out of despair is toward purpose.
The country may have let down its most vulnerable citizens, but we can’t do the same.
Fighting for the people who need fighting for… That has to be our purpose for the next four years.
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