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Samantha

@samanthakm.bsky.social

She/her. Disabled. Always tired (no really, moderate/severe ME/CFS). Animal lover. #Uglydogs

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Dudley Zoo and Castle@dudleyzoo.bsky.social · yesterday

Happy International Orangutan Day from our family group of Bornean orangutans. Join us at 12.45pm for our Presenter-led talk, where you find out more about the threats orangs face in the wild as well as what we can all do to help their survival - particularly when out shopping!

Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · 2w ago

#UglyDogs our entire household is having a pretty shit time of things recently. If I explain where Clara and Dex are up to after their intensive vet visits this week, please can you just let me know any thoughts/comments/experiences etc.?

Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · last mo.

Did I tell you guys that it's TIGER DAY this weekend? Look at this stunning artwork of my most favourite genetic abomination and drooly baby. Video from Hamerton Zoo Instagram, of a beautiful, intricate, life-like drawing of a white tiger called Mohan. #UglyDogs

Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · last mo.

A couple of photos from yesterday's graduation. It was all very elaborate. It was hot, but not terrible, just enough for my make up to melt off onto my mask. Then we went and had a celebratory lunch, which was lovely. It was a very nice day.

Lots of people in academic regalia standing or sat on a dais inside a very ornate cathedral. One man in a shirt and tie is standing in front of a photographer, after walking across. A man in a suit looks back to a woman in a wheelchair whilst walking through a green covered garden walkway, thick with wisteria and climbing roses. It's incredibly green and fragrant, with a bright blue sky behind. This is the path from the front of the cathedral to the flower garden behind, where a reception is being held for graduates. A view of Winchester cathedral from one of its gardens.Winchester cathedral with ornate gothic arches and stained glass windows.
Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · last mo.

@donab.bsky.social I chose a dress for tomorrow! After careful consideration, I let David choose. So I will be wearing my sloth and koala dress to his graduation. Will the zookeepers all be mad it's not geographically accurate? Maybe? I am. But it's very cute.

Photo of a dark green sloth and koala print dress with a sheer white coverup hanging on a mirrored wardrobe door, that shows a tiny hint of a Clara on the bed.Close up of the dress print - dark green with leaves and small flowers. Two and three fingered sloths and koalas with and without joeys.
Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · last mo.

I wish that I could help Jose and Jen but I just can't right now. If anybody does have a little extra, this is an excellent place to put it.

Jen Coleslaw@jencoleslaw.bsky.social · last mo.

I know that money is tight for everyone these days (including us) so thank you if you are able to help and no worries if you can't. alittleextrafund.org We hope to be in touch with family there so we can stay in contact and send pics of how pretty everything looks in the gardens he created.

Longleat@longleatofficial.bsky.social · last mo.

Two new arrivals have made it just in time for Capybara Appreciation Day! 👀 We're so, so, SO pleased to share that Bart and Mildred have welcomed two pups, which is a huge first for us at the park 🎉

Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · last mo.

It's probably a good thing that I'm not the one driving us home and not just because I can't drive, but because I was grateful to briefly be in a lorry's blind spot as it meant we were in the shade. I don't think that's the safest way to get home, but I think the dogs would vote for it, too.

Samantha@samanthakm.bsky.social · last mo.

Trying to decide what to wear later to the theatre, it's gonna be waaaarm. Do I wear a heavier material dress which has sleeves so I only need to wear that, or a lighter one which will need an additional cardigan. Important info: thicker/heavier dress is golden retriever print.