Furry Friday: litter box fresh
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mellowtiggerStory: My computer screen is litter box fresh! Is yours?
In a discussion with Facilities staff about who should be ordering some cleaning supplies, they mentioned that they have many boxes of Fresh Step litter box wipes. The wipes are individually wrapped in small packets. They asked if we could use them in tech support. I looked at the ingredients and discovered that they are just isopropyl alcohol (which is appropriate for flat screen monitors) and a gentle soap. The cloth was soft, not scratchy.
I tested it out on some old monitors, and it worked fine. I tried it out on my own monitor... and it still worked fine. No mess, no residue. So now I'm recommending that people take a few of these litter box cleaner packets and keep them in their office desk. They can rip open a package and use the soft cloth to clean their screen, and afterward it also works well at getting the grime off of keyboards and computer mice.
So there you go... an Information Technology solution from a non-profit animal shelter. We make do with the material we have available!
Animals: Some of the rabbits that I meet are a bit territorial. Some, however, are very inviting. That's Robbie. He's a young rabbit and slightly on the inquisitive side. When I first met him, he had his nose outside his cage, probably hoping that I brought edible treats. His paperwork lists him as a Rex, but I think he's probably something else. The fur on his face and neck was silky like a Rex, but his back was merely soft like some other breeds, and it wasn't dense fur like a Rex either. Regardless, he was still very nice to pet. He seemed to enjoy several minutes of it too. He didn't seem concerned about a dog being walked nearby. I think he'd be a good first rabbit companion for a person of any age.
Needing more gentle attention, however, is Lula. I've gone visiting her several times, and she still doesn't come out of hiding at the back of her cage. When I give her a few minutes of petting, she offers an easily heard purr. I still can't convince her, though, to come to the front of her cage. She's a 2-year-old female. I think she's a little on the scrawny side, but it's hard to get a good feel for her frame when she's curled up underneath a bed perch. She probably needs a quiet home environment in order to coax her out into the wider world. She has a cute freckled nose, too.
In a kind of in-between temperament, there is Sasha. She's a 9-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. She's been on the adoption floor for a few days, and honestly I expected her to go home on her first day. Every time I've visited her, she's been a very submissive dog. Maybe that's what's keeping her from finding a home right away. She is enormously friendly, though. She adores lots of petting, and she's happy to lick my arm while I'm petting her.
As of this writing, Robbie, Lula, and Sasha are all available for visitation and adoption at our Golden Valley facility.
How You Can Help: If you're not local to Minnesota, then you probably have not had an opportunity to hear the programming available at Minnesota Public Radio. It's the station that I usually listen to (other than a local country music station) when I drive in my vehicle. I'm told that February 23rd will be a special "Pay It Forward" day at MPR. During their membership drive, if you contribute $10/month or more, then "instead of a bag or mug as a thank-you gift, you can pay your gift forward to Animal Humane Society". I'm not sure how this program operates, and I don't find information on it at their website today. Check it out on the 23rd if you've already been considering a public radio donation, and help two organizations at once!
In a discussion with Facilities staff about who should be ordering some cleaning supplies, they mentioned that they have many boxes of Fresh Step litter box wipes. The wipes are individually wrapped in small packets. They asked if we could use them in tech support. I looked at the ingredients and discovered that they are just isopropyl alcohol (which is appropriate for flat screen monitors) and a gentle soap. The cloth was soft, not scratchy.I tested it out on some old monitors, and it worked fine. I tried it out on my own monitor... and it still worked fine. No mess, no residue. So now I'm recommending that people take a few of these litter box cleaner packets and keep them in their office desk. They can rip open a package and use the soft cloth to clean their screen, and afterward it also works well at getting the grime off of keyboards and computer mice.
So there you go... an Information Technology solution from a non-profit animal shelter. We make do with the material we have available!
Animals: Some of the rabbits that I meet are a bit territorial. Some, however, are very inviting. That's Robbie. He's a young rabbit and slightly on the inquisitive side. When I first met him, he had his nose outside his cage, probably hoping that I brought edible treats. His paperwork lists him as a Rex, but I think he's probably something else. The fur on his face and neck was silky like a Rex, but his back was merely soft like some other breeds, and it wasn't dense fur like a Rex either. Regardless, he was still very nice to pet. He seemed to enjoy several minutes of it too. He didn't seem concerned about a dog being walked nearby. I think he'd be a good first rabbit companion for a person of any age.Needing more gentle attention, however, is Lula. I've gone visiting her several times, and she still doesn't come out of hiding at the back of her cage. When I give her a few minutes of petting, she offers an easily heard purr. I still can't convince her, though, to come to the front of her cage. She's a 2-year-old female. I think she's a little on the scrawny side, but it's hard to get a good feel for her frame when she's curled up underneath a bed perch. She probably needs a quiet home environment in order to coax her out into the wider world. She has a cute freckled nose, too.In a kind of in-between temperament, there is Sasha. She's a 9-month-old Australian Cattle Dog mix. She's been on the adoption floor for a few days, and honestly I expected her to go home on her first day. Every time I've visited her, she's been a very submissive dog. Maybe that's what's keeping her from finding a home right away. She is enormously friendly, though. She adores lots of petting, and she's happy to lick my arm while I'm petting her.As of this writing, Robbie, Lula, and Sasha are all available for visitation and adoption at our Golden Valley facility.
How You Can Help: If you're not local to Minnesota, then you probably have not had an opportunity to hear the programming available at Minnesota Public Radio. It's the station that I usually listen to (other than a local country music station) when I drive in my vehicle. I'm told that February 23rd will be a special "Pay It Forward" day at MPR. During their membership drive, if you contribute $10/month or more, then "instead of a bag or mug as a thank-you gift, you can pay your gift forward to Animal Humane Society". I'm not sure how this program operates, and I don't find information on it at their website today. Check it out on the 23rd if you've already been considering a public radio donation, and help two organizations at once!