Melanie Bergolc
@melbergolc.bsky.social
Doctor of Biology, cartoonist, lover of kitty cats. I love films, science, nature, interested in human and animal rights. Currently living in a tiny mountain town in Colorado. So you’ll see a lot of pretty mountain posts and cats of course.
Sulala’s vet has been found deceased from the IDF’s shootings. This is an extreme loss for Gaza and the animals there since he was one of the only vets that was working for the displaced people in the south. He helped many dogs, cats, donkeys, etc. Such sadness to read about this. RIP Dr Mu’ath
October 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Sulala’s vet has been found deceased from the IDF’s shootings. This is an extreme loss for Gaza and the animals there since he was one of the only vets that was working for the displaced people in the south. He helped many dogs, cats, donkeys, etc. Such sadness to read about this. RIP Dr Mu’ath
There’s a petition to gather signatures to help with Dr Mu’ath’s disappearance
www.change.org/p/can-you-he...
www.change.org/p/can-you-he...
Sign the Petition
Can you help bring Dr Mu'ath Abu Rukba home safe?
www.change.org
October 18, 2025 at 3:33 AM
There’s a petition to gather signatures to help with Dr Mu’ath’s disappearance
www.change.org/p/can-you-he...
www.change.org/p/can-you-he...
Dr Mu’ath of Sulala Animal Rescue, practically the only veterinarian in northern Gaza has disappeared. Please amplify! They want to know what happened. Was he killed? Taken?
#Gaza #veterinarian #SulalaAnimalRescue
#Gaza #veterinarian #SulalaAnimalRescue
October 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Dr Mu’ath of Sulala Animal Rescue, practically the only veterinarian in northern Gaza has disappeared. Please amplify! They want to know what happened. Was he killed? Taken?
#Gaza #veterinarian #SulalaAnimalRescue
#Gaza #veterinarian #SulalaAnimalRescue
Reposted by Melanie Bergolc
Just days after the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Sulala Animal Rescue’s dedicated veterinarian, Dr Mu’ath Abu Rakba, has been reported missing, and several members of his family have been killed. 💔
We hold hope in our hearts that he will be found safe and well.
We hold hope in our hearts that he will be found safe and well.
October 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Just days after the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, Sulala Animal Rescue’s dedicated veterinarian, Dr Mu’ath Abu Rakba, has been reported missing, and several members of his family have been killed. 💔
We hold hope in our hearts that he will be found safe and well.
We hold hope in our hearts that he will be found safe and well.
After the ghost town Kendall visited South Mineral, a few miles north of Silverton. Here he’s exploring by the river, taking in the fall colors, lounging in the grass.
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #Southmineral #tripodcatsarecute
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #Southmineral #tripodcatsarecute
October 11, 2025 at 4:41 AM
After the ghost town Kendall visited South Mineral, a few miles north of Silverton. Here he’s exploring by the river, taking in the fall colors, lounging in the grass.
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #Southmineral #tripodcatsarecute
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #Southmineral #tripodcatsarecute
A few days later after his Kendall Mountain trip Kendall went to visit the ghost town Ironton in the San Juan Mountains not too far from Silverton. He enjoyed exploring inside the buildings.
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #Ironton #Sanjuanmountains #ghosttown #tripodsarecute
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #Ironton #Sanjuanmountains #ghosttown #tripodsarecute
October 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
A few days later after his Kendall Mountain trip Kendall went to visit the ghost town Ironton in the San Juan Mountains not too far from Silverton. He enjoyed exploring inside the buildings.
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #Ironton #Sanjuanmountains #ghosttown #tripodsarecute
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #Ironton #Sanjuanmountains #ghosttown #tripodsarecute
Reposted by Melanie Bergolc
⭕️ BREAKING: CNN reports that Israel will not release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya as part of the ceasefire deal.
“The occupation refused to release Dr Hussam Abu Safiya,” a Hamas official told CNN on Friday.
💔💔💔💔
“The occupation refused to release Dr Hussam Abu Safiya,” a Hamas official told CNN on Friday.
💔💔💔💔
October 11, 2025 at 3:54 AM
⭕️ BREAKING: CNN reports that Israel will not release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya as part of the ceasefire deal.
“The occupation refused to release Dr Hussam Abu Safiya,” a Hamas official told CNN on Friday.
💔💔💔💔
“The occupation refused to release Dr Hussam Abu Safiya,” a Hamas official told CNN on Friday.
💔💔💔💔
Kendall did a thing last week! We went up Kendall Mountain. He liked it overall, especially the boxcar. My little three legged adventure cat! ❤️
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #cutetripodcat
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #cutetripodcat
October 11, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Kendall did a thing last week! We went up Kendall Mountain. He liked it overall, especially the boxcar. My little three legged adventure cat! ❤️
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #cutetripodcat
#silvertoncolorado #Kendall #sanjuanmountains #cutetripodcat
Reposted by Melanie Bergolc
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 4:43 AM
There are 2 previous historical cases of countries destroying their science and universities, crippling them for decades: Lysenkoism in the USSR and Nazi Germany. The Trump administration will be the 3rd.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
It's not just budgets but research, institutions, expertise, and training the next generation.
May 31, 2025 at 10:35 PM
May 21, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Reposted by Melanie Bergolc
I have something very personal to share with you.
Next month, my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI, will pull back the curtain on my life in the closet—and my pivotal decision to come out.
It’s never too late to stand up for who you are.
More info: ow.ly/rEO750VEuxt
Next month, my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI, will pull back the curtain on my life in the closet—and my pivotal decision to come out.
It’s never too late to stand up for who you are.
More info: ow.ly/rEO750VEuxt
May 6, 2025 at 8:01 PM
I have something very personal to share with you.
Next month, my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI, will pull back the curtain on my life in the closet—and my pivotal decision to come out.
It’s never too late to stand up for who you are.
More info: ow.ly/rEO750VEuxt
Next month, my new graphic memoir, IT RHYMES WITH TAKEI, will pull back the curtain on my life in the closet—and my pivotal decision to come out.
It’s never too late to stand up for who you are.
More info: ow.ly/rEO750VEuxt
Since there was apparently a nationwide blackout of multiple providers of The Daily Show on Comedy Central… here’s a link for the opening monologue. I missed a lot of good stuff. At least YouTube has it in its entirety
m.youtube.com/watch?v=wYS7...
#TheDailyShow #JonStewart #Blackout
m.youtube.com/watch?v=wYS7...
#TheDailyShow #JonStewart #Blackout
April 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Since there was apparently a nationwide blackout of multiple providers of The Daily Show on Comedy Central… here’s a link for the opening monologue. I missed a lot of good stuff. At least YouTube has it in its entirety
m.youtube.com/watch?v=wYS7...
#TheDailyShow #JonStewart #Blackout
m.youtube.com/watch?v=wYS7...
#TheDailyShow #JonStewart #Blackout
Near the Old One Hundred Mine
#SilvertonColorado
#SilvertonColorado
April 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Near the Old One Hundred Mine
#SilvertonColorado
#SilvertonColorado
Kendall’s excited. He gets his own can of whip cream! He loves that stuff ❤️😻
April 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Kendall’s excited. He gets his own can of whip cream! He loves that stuff ❤️😻
Random pics of #SilvertonColorado recently
April 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Random pics of #SilvertonColorado recently
My week so far. I snowboarded, tried yoga, discussing world domination with rainbow llama, and attacked actual rainbows!
#Kendall #kitty #tripodcatsrcute
#Kendall #kitty #tripodcatsrcute
April 24, 2025 at 3:29 AM
My week so far. I snowboarded, tried yoga, discussing world domination with rainbow llama, and attacked actual rainbows!
#Kendall #kitty #tripodcatsrcute
#Kendall #kitty #tripodcatsrcute
April 21, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Reposted by Melanie Bergolc
Last night was the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's midnight ride to warn the Minutemen of approaching British troops.
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
I want to take a moment to share an excerpt from the Declaration of Independence's grievances against King George III.
Remind you of anyone?
April 19, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Reposted by Melanie Bergolc
The daily political news is so depressing that I hesitate to recommend this excellent, deeply reported piece by Sarah Stillman at the New Yorker about people who starve to death in police custody. But, if you're up to it, it's an important read.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Starved in Jail
Why are incarcerated people dying from lack of food or water, even as private companies are paid millions for their care?
www.newyorker.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
The daily political news is so depressing that I hesitate to recommend this excellent, deeply reported piece by Sarah Stillman at the New Yorker about people who starve to death in police custody. But, if you're up to it, it's an important read.
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...
Kendall went on a trip to Durangoland to get his stitches out! Yay!!! Still a naughty scar but hopefully heals up well.
April 17, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Kendall went on a trip to Durangoland to get his stitches out! Yay!!! Still a naughty scar but hopefully heals up well.