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ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Connections
Puzzle #934
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December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Strands #668
“One good turn deserves another”
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December 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Wordle 1,656 3/6

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Nice movie! 🍿

December 31, 2025 at 7:02 PM

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Shannon Minter

@shannonminter5.bsky.social

Please help if you can. Any amount helps. These babies deserve a chance, they count on us.

Toasttocin (LittleBitsOfFluff) @toasttocin.bsky.social · 1d

***Urgent***
This feral kitty is in bad shape. Our veterinarian feels he has a good chance with amputation.
Full story in Alt text on photos.
We are running on credit at this point. Please consider donating at
realcruzancats.org

Black cat with leg bone showing.

💔 Urgent Help Needed for an Injured Feral Cat 💔

On Christmas Eve, Elainie reached out to us about a feral cat she had seen who was badly injured. Then the cat disappeared. Days passed, and she feared the worst.

On Saturday, Elainie saw the cat again and immediately contacted us. Today, Sheila brought her a trap, and thanks to Elainie’s patience and care, the cat was safely trapped within about an hour. That alone is remarkable—and a testament to how much people in our community care about the animals on this island.

This cat is in critical condition. They have lost part of a leg, and the bone is exposed. Tomorrow we are bringing them to Progressive Veterinary Hospital, hoping that amputation is possible and that we can give them a real chance to survive. If surgery can be done, we will also need a safe place for recovery—either continued veterinary care or a quiet home where the cat can heal in a large crate.

We don’t yet know what the outcome will be. What we do know is that this cat deserves compassion, dignity, and every chance we can give.

We are asking for help to cover:
• Emergency veterinary care
• Possible amputation surgery
• Post-op care, medication, and recovery needs

This is hopefully our last plea for funds before the new year, and all donations are tax-deductible. Every dollar truly matters, and every share helps.

We are so deeply grateful for this community—for Elainie, for Sheila, and for everyone who looks out for animals who cannot ask for help themselves. Thank you for standing with us, and with this brave cat, when it matters most. 🐾💛

💔 Urgent Help Needed for an Injured Feral Cat 💔

On Christmas Eve, Elainie reached out to us about a feral cat she had seen who was badly injured. Then the cat disappeared. Days passed, and she feared the worst.

On Saturday, Elainie saw the cat again and immediately contacted us. Today, Sheila brought her a trap, and thanks to Elainie’s patience and care, the cat was safely trapped within about an hour. That alone is remarkable—and a testament to how much people in our community care about the animals on this island.

This cat is in critical condition. They have lost part of a leg, and the bone is exposed. Tomorrow we are bringing them to Progressive Veterinary Hospital, hoping that amputation is possible and that we can give them a real chance to survive. If surgery can be done, we will also need a safe place for recovery—either continued veterinary care or a quiet home where the cat can heal in a large crate.

We don’t yet know what the outcome will be. What we do know is that this cat deserves compassion, dignity, and every chance we can give.

We are asking for help to cover:
• Emergency veterinary care
• Possible amputation surgery
• Post-op care, medication, and recovery needs

This is hopefully our last plea for funds before the new year, and all donations are tax-deductible. Every dollar truly matters, and every share helps.

We are so deeply grateful for this community—for Elainie, for Sheila, and for everyone who looks out for animals who cannot ask for help themselves. Thank you for standing with us, and with this brave cat, when it matters most. 🐾💛

December 31, 2025 at 1:38 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

⛳ WordleGolf - Dec, 31
🟢 Score: 7 (-4)

Ending the year on a high note!

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December 31, 2025 at 5:12 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #464
My stats are in! I solved puzzle #464 ranked very easy. Average solve rate: 33%
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This was ranked “very easy?”

December 31, 2025 at 5:03 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Strands #667
“2025 Top Twenty”
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December 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Connections
Puzzle #933
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December 30, 2025 at 6:42 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Wordle 1,655 4/6

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December 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

⛳ WordleGolf - Dec, 30
🟢 Score: 7 (-5)

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December 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM

ZenDad

@zendad.bsky.social

Connections: Sports Edition
Puzzle #463
My stats are in! I had 0 mistakes on puzzle #463. Average mistakes: 1.5
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December 30, 2025 at 4:27 PM

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Jay Beeman

@waywardfelines.bsky.social

Help out Sanctuary kitties and get a cool calendar when doing so. STCAZ is a great organization so I hope my followers who need a new calendar will help them out.

Save the Cats AZ @savethecatsaz.bsky.social · 1d

Tang wants you to know the #rescue cats are featured in their 2026 fundraiser calendar! 🐾 Get yours for $23- all proceeds go to the care of the sanctuary #cats 💜

www.createphotocalendars.com/Store/STCAZ+...

December 30, 2025 at 1:19 AM

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George Takei

@georgetakei.bsky.social

Republicans claim they’re better for the economy, but it hasn't been true for a century. Don't fall for it. They're better for the wealthy and that's it.