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Cap Those Chimneys! (lemmy.world)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by anon6789@lemmy.world to c/superbowl@lemmy.world
 

From The Owl Orphanage Velddrif

I wonder why it's so important?

To grid up your chimney, ain't gonna cost you an arm and a leg.

However, it could cost a leg and a wing if you don't.

This little one and his sibling, fell through a chimney. The sibling didn't make it.

Do the right thing!!!!!!

Every year when the weather turns cold, owls and other animals get a bad surprise to see their dark, secluded space is not the sanctuary it seemed.

Keep your outdoor neighbors outdoors for their own safety.

Check the pinned posts for the Owl of the Year Qualifier threads A-D and vote now! Official games start next week!

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[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You're gonna make honor roll this semester if you keep it up!

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

This might not be quite up to that level of honor 😮😁

[–] homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Well, I’m pretending there’s an owl on it and also that I didn’t have to do anything scary to get it.

[–] anon6789@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago

Oh, well in that case it's nearly the same thing!

Carry on.