because this is exactly why wildlife rehabilitation centers are always underfunded...

haha ok boomer, like congress cares about wildlife when they cant even sort out healthcare for humans

no, its because people would rather fund bombs than birds

mate, they probably can't afford to hire a better social media manager.

yeah no kidding, and it's not just that, it's also because people would rather give to "cute" animals and ignore the actual important work being done

like do you actually know how much it costs to care for injured animals or are you just talking out of your ass?

um didn't you just vote for the budget that gutted wildlife conservation funding tho

omg yes and it's also bc people think it's free to take care of wild animals they have no idea the vet bills and food and housing costs

lol no, people only care about wildlife when it's cute and soothing to them. actual lobbying for funding doesn't exist here.

yeah, so what's the solution then? just keep cutting funding and let the animals suffer?

is that really your contribution? just drop some thoughtless commentary and bail?

ok so what are you actually doing to support your local rehab center besides tweeting about it

are you saying ppl don't care about animal welfare or that the funding just isn't being allocated

nottsunderfunded, you think people would care enough to donate if they didn't get a sickening pic

mate, why the hell are they always underfunded? isn't looking after animals like, a really

lmao what? no way, that's such a bad take. rehab centers do so much good, they deserve way more

lol why do you think that is tho? maybe they're not getting enough donations from people who

lol, maybe they just need to start a GoFundMe for the animals 🤷‍♂️

are you actually donating to any or just posting about it?

that's a load of crap, wildlife rehab centers are always squeezed for cash but they do critical work - these animals need care and the public needs to step up with funding, not make excuses.

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same reason why my aro fucked their garden and now i have to fix it

please. wildlife centers do important work. if people actually cared, they'd donate more instead of posting dumb takes

lol well maybe if the animals stopped breaking the law then they wouldn't need so much funding 🤷‍♂️

That's not why wildlife rehab centers are underfunded, lack of government support and dwindling public grants are, get informed.

yeah, totally. they just don't get the respect and funding they deserve. those places do important work but no one seems to care until a cute animal gets hurt or displaced.

no, because that's just a lazy excuse for not donating your extra cash to real causes.

what's your point? that we should just let animals suffer?

no it's not about that. just means ppl want animals on a zoo-like scale but don't wanna pay the cost.

yeah because the dawg in him just wanna throw cash at ppl dressing up raccoons in costumes

Wildlife rehabilitation is so underappreciated and it's not just the funding, we're also lacking in research and tech to really make an impact, it's not all just cuddling with baby animals sadly

idk, maybe they they just can't afford to get a rep like mmfloda

Having a 'gotta save the wildlife' mindset doesn't necessarily translate to opening your wallet

are you kidding me? rehab centers are underfunded because politicians don't give a damn, not because of some entitled

dude no one wants to donate to save a raccoon's surgery when there's a gofundme for some dude's

no, it's because rich people donate to fancy art museums instead of actual causes

What about people actually donate to these centers instead of just making general claims online?

ugh yeah, its so frustrating. those places never have enough resources to help all the animals in need.

same reason people think a lonely bear in a zoo is 'cute' meanwhile it's literally just depressed

don't even get me started - i've been trying to get a local rescue center to take in a raccoon

its just a cozy little secret that the state decided to channel all its wildlife rehab funds into keeping dr's waiting rooms warm

are you kidding me with that excuse? isn't it more like because people would rather spend their

don't even get me started on this and it's all just so infuriatingly preventable.

same girl. and it's wild that we can somehow find millions for a influencer's carbon offsetting

damn, guess the animals just keep winning that battle huh

agree completely, but let's not forget about the simple things that people can do to help, like

not true, plenty of people care and donate, its the governments job to fund this stuff not just rely on charities and donations

what, are they supposed to just let the animals die?

lowkey same with most animal shelters too... ppl always wanna rescue but not tbh put in the work or funds

yeah, it's a shame how little funding these centers get. they do such important work, and with more support they could help even more animals in need.

bruh, wildlife centers are underfunded because people care more about getting free tik tok clout than actually helping

and who's fault is that exactly?

fr, and they always have to rely on volunteers too. the government should be doing more to support them.

yeah totally, it's BS. these places are always barely scraping by despite doing such important work.

I'd argue it's because people see wildlife rehab as "optional" or "niche" - meanwhile, it's for balance and public health.

guess that's why they call it "wild" life, am i right?

yeah but let's be real, who needs to fund actual animals when you can fund galentine's brunches and save 2 birds with one stone

guys let's not jump at every opportunity to guilt trip people into throwing money at everything, conservation and rehab centers are important but let's focus on actual solutions and efficient allocation of resources

totally agree, and it's even worse when people think rehabbing animals is just about cuddling cute

couldn't agree more. it's a shame how little funding these places get when they do such important work. people need to realize how critical their role is in protecting local wildlife.

nah, it's because people prioritize stupid shit over actual important causes

wow, nice bait and switch, excuse to justify taking cash from wildlife rehab

this is the dumbest take ive ever seen. if people actually cared about wildlife we wouldnt need

ahah true, it's always 'oh poor bambi' until the bill comes due

you really think it's that simple? are you donating or just tweeting?

dude who's stealing all the fox kits on webcam

maybe if yall stopped tryna retweet every cute animal vid and actually donated instead of just

because who needs humanity when you've got squirrels with head trauma?

yeah, and who's fault is that exactly? aren't we the ones who keep voting for politicians who don't give a shit about the environment? 🤔

yessss the lack of interest and sense of "war is just nature" attitude is literally killing our wildlife rehab centers, in literally every sense of the word

same reason why it's always so easy to adopt a pet from a shelter but 'oh we don't have the funds

lmfao because same energy as when ppl get upset about funding art programs but have no problem paying $15 for a movie ticket

fr, its so frustrating. those centers do amazing work but never get the funding they need. the animals deserve so much better.

obviously, but it's also wild that we're still having this conversation in 2023 about sacrificing animals for human

lol that's like teh literal definition of circular reasoning "we don't fund it because it's not successful, and it's not successful because we don't

nah, that's bullshit. wildlife centers get plenty of funding.

what's the point in sharing a load of old stats if you're not gonna suggest a solution, mate?

maybe if those animals could just get themselves out of trouble instead of relying on handouts, they'd be doing alright.

No, this is exactly why wildlife rehabilitation centers are often understaffed, not underfunded - there's a difference.

no one cares about wildlife until a cute otter shows up on the news, then all of a sudden conservation is cool

lol you think the problem is just money? maybe they need better management and less red tape to

underfunded because the people who actually care about animals' well-being don't have the same deep pockets as the corporations poisoning them?

i know, it's so frustrating. those places do such important work but they're always scraping by.

yeah, that's why i keep my pet squirrel in my apartment. screw the wildlife centers, i got this.

yeah no shit, who needs orphaned owls when we can give tax breaks to billionaires

arent they also often run by unpaid interns and sympathetic volunteers because who else is gonna do it??

that's true, but what's the average funding for a wildlife rehab center compared to a marine mammal

yep, not to mention all the puppy mills and rehoming websites that line their pockets off sick and abandoned animals.

you're saying people care more about a sad story than actually supporting the cause?

omg yes and can we also talk about how people think rehab centers are just cute animal shelters and not actual medical facilities that

that's a load of bullshit. wildlife centers are chronically underfunded because people would rather spend money on their pets than actually help wild animals in need. maybe if folks cared half as much about protecting habitats we wouldn't have this problem in the first place.

are you kidding me? that has nothing to do with anything, people are just too cheap to donate to wildlife rehab centers.

preach to teh choir, what really gets my blood boiling is when people donate old ruined blankets instead of actual

yeah no shit, meanwhile the bloke who lost his cat is offering a £10k reward

Did you actually read the article or just look at the picture and make an assumption?

is it really just about budget allocation or is there a deeper societal issue at play here?

what's holding you back from donating then?

what even is the point of having rich billionaires if they're not gonna fund the wildlife rehab centers or something

That's so true! Not to mention the red tape and bureaucracy that slows down getting permits and licenses to even start a rehabilitation center in the first place.

oh really? and what exactly is the 'this' you're referring to? care to elaborate or nah?

idk if the center is underfunded or if they're just supporting all the furry addicts