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Some things to help Needy Paws

February 7, 2023 Published by

We recently reached out to Needy Paws in Clarksville and asked them what we, as a group, could do to help them and this is their response. While this shelter isn’t specific to Russellville, 1) we thought some of you might want to take up the mantle and help them as well, and/or 2) the things mentioned here, could help our own local shelter as well.

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Okay, thank you! I saw your message on the Needy Paws account and was trying to find the group through my personal so I could join šŸ˜…

So outside of volunteering, weā€™d love to have some more dog fosters set up for dogs that just need a break from the kennel life. It wouldnā€™t need to be long term but just for those dogs that are showing signs of stress and going kennel crazy, to essentially have a ā€œreset buttonā€.

Iā€™d love to get programs going that offer free/reduced cost microchip and vaccine clinics. The issue weā€™ve had with this is getting a local veterinarian to donate their time for something like this. If anyone knows of a vet that would be willing to do something like that for the community (Needy Paws would purchase the microchips/vaccines of course) that would be amazing.

We offer spay/neuter vouchers for residents of Johnson/Pope counties and issue out alot but the usage rate is only 40%. Im working on getting more information from the community as to why the vouchers arenā€™t being used but we could potentially use a few volunteers to assist with, for example, if itā€™s an elderly resident that canā€™t drive their animal to the vet or if theyā€™re working several jobs and donā€™t have the time to get the animal to or from the vet.

Aside from whatā€™s been mentioned above if we have members of the community that can grant write or have experience planning and executing fundraisers we could really use it. The staff and Iā€™s time is mainly dedicated to the day to day operations and we donā€™t have much time outside of that to do fundraising or grants. The property is in need of a little TLC/repairs but the money in the bank is going towards the animals (as it should) but thereā€™s more going out than coming in, if you catch my drift.

I hope this helps some! Thank you for starting this group!

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Rely On Facebook

November 17, 2021 Published by

It seems that a lot of bloggers use FB to get traffic. And yes, you can get crazy amounts of traffic, but should you rely on it?

Unfortunately I still use and even rely on FB, but I am almost constantly trying to build my other traffic sources like SEO and Pinterest.

Today I’m going to show you why you should not rely on Facebook and why you should make building your other traffic sources a priority.

The Group Admins

Group admins will often deny posts that have links in them. Group admins on Facebook aren’t bad. They have every right to do what they want to with their group. And because of this, they usually don’t want other people sharing stuff on their group.

They probably just don’t want spammers and scammers ruining their group. But people who are just bloggers may suffer if some group admin in one of the groups they share in decides that they don’t want members sharing links anymore. This is one reason why FB is just no reliable.

FB Is Full of Scammers & Scrapers

Facebook are just full of scammers and scrapers. It’s basically out of control. You won’t believe the number of groups that are either ran or completely full of scammers.

Scrapers are even worse. Scrapers copy and paste your content and put it in their site or Facebook. It seems that food bloggers usually suffer the most from them.

What Are Giant Bettas? (Quick Read)

November 11, 2021 Published by

What are giant bettas? You probably haven’t heard of a giant betta before.

Well, in this article I’ll explain what a giant betta really is.

What Are Betta fish

Betta fish are a beautiful fish found in Thailand.

They come in so many colors that you’re almost guaranteed to find a color variation you love.

They also have beautiful fins that come in many shapes and sizes.

What Are Giant Bettas

They are exactly what they are called; giant bettas!

Yep, they are just a very large betta fish. In fact, they can get up to 6 inches in length!

They look almost exactly the same as normal betta fish, but they’re just very large.

They come in the same colors, have the same fins and even act the same, Giant bettas aren’t as beginner friendly however, so keep that in mind.

Conclusion

Giant bettas are really just giant bettas. They both look very similar, but giant bettas are much larger.

They can actually get 6 inches long, so they will need a larger tank than a average betta (king betta) would.

3 Amazing Facebook Sharing Tips That Actually Help

November 9, 2021 Published by

There are hundreds if not thousands of bloggers right now who get the majority of their traffic from posting links on Facebook.

It’s a popular way to get traffic. Why? Well, it’s easy. All you have to do is write an article and share it in some groups. But, getting a lot of traffic? Well, that’s another story.

I’m not an expert when it comes to FB sharing, but I do know a few things that made my traffic increase by 732.5% (no, I am not joking) and I want to share those things with you in this article.

Use Amazing Images That Catch People’s Attention

You NEED to make sure you have eye-catching thumbnails for your articles. No, it doesn’t have to be the best photo in the world, but it needs to catch people’s attention.

I say this because the one thing most people will see that will catch their eye when they scroll through their feed are stunning photos.

FB users are generally less likely to click on the article if it’s just an average photo. Unfortunately, I can’t show you any statistics for this, but think about it, people are scrolling through their feed, and one of the first things they will see on your post is the picture.

I’m not saying that you won’t get any traffic if you have an average thumbnail, but I am saying that if you want to boost your traffic from Facebook, use eye-catching thumbnails.

Share In Specific Groups

Sometimes (at least for me) when you share an article on Facebook you’re targeting a specific audience. And how do you actually reach that audience? You share in groups that have the type of people you’re looking for.

For example, if you wrote an article about Argentina, share the article in groups that are about Argentina. If you made a recipe that’s gluten free, share the recipe in a group for gluten free recipes.

This way you’re sharing content that people are more likely to be interested in.

Ask A Questi/on

Ever thought about asking a question when you share your articles? It may seem pointless, but it can actually indirectly help you get more traffic.

Here’s how it works. Facebook notifies FB users when someone asks a question in a group they’re in. This alone is a good reason. But, there’s more. When people see that you’re asking a question, they might answer the question which boosts you’re post closer to the top of the feed on FB groups.

Then, more people will see the post and might click on the link, or answer the question which will boost your post closer to the top of the group feed again.

Conclusion

I hope that you find this article helpful. Although I don’t believe Facebook is the best traffic source, I know that many use it (including myself) and it does have the potential to get you some traffic if you know how to use it.

Best Tank Size For Chili Rasboras? (Quick Read)

November 3, 2021 Published by

The chili rasbora is a neat fish. These little guys are super tiny and they really don’t need a large aquarium.

If you’re here, you’re probably wondering what’s the best tank size for chili rasboras. If you are, this is just the article for you! Let’s begin.

What’s The Best Tank Size For Chili Rasboras?

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Saying that Chili rasboras are so tiny, they don’t need a large tank ā€” at all.

In fact, these little guys can live in tank as small as five gallons.

Of course, if you want a lot of them, you’re going to need a large tank. But, if you just want a handful of these little guys, they should do fine in a 5 gallon.

How Many Chili Rasboras Can I Keep In A 5 Gallon?

You can keep up to 10 chili rasboras in a 5 gallon tank.

Although it sounds like a lot, they are very small so you can keep a lot of them in a 5 gallon.

If you want, you could always get a larger tank and get even more so you can have a huge school. But, that’s really up to you.

How To Care For Chili Rasboras

Of course, you always need to know how to care for the fish you’re planning to keep.

As you know already, you don’t need a large tank as they’re so small.

I recommend reading this article about chili rasboras if you want to know how to care for them.

Conclusion

Chili rasboras don’t need a large tank, in fact they can even live in a 5 gallon!

It’s mainly because of their small size. These little guys don’t even get a inch in diameter!

Why Most Fish Keepers Recommend Large Volumes of Water for Fish

October 19, 2021 Published by

Most fish keepers often recommend large volumes of water for most fish, it may seem especially large for beginners, as most keep fish in smaller volumes (compared to 10, 20 & 30+ gallons). And to some, it may be quite shocking. Why do they recommend so much? Although it might seem unreasonable, some fish tend to be healthier in larger volumes.  Here are some benefits for having a larger aquarium.

  • Fish have more room
  • Larger aquariums are less likely to get as dirty as fast as smaller aquariums would
  • It’s Easier to find heaters & filters that are big enough to fit the volume of water
  • More area for decorating your aquarium

Goldfish & Bettas are two of the most commonly kept fish in 1 gallon bowls. Most fish keepers recommend 5+ gallons for Bettas & 55+ gallons for Goldfish (Fancy Tail Goldfish being one of the smallest Goldfish 55 gallons of water, while the common Goldfish 100). Although some say 2.5 gallons of water is also an exception for Bettas.

Of course, fish can actually live in small aquariums, just according to most fish keepers, they tend to be healthier in larger volumes. Also try to clean the tank at least once a month & feed them regularly if your looking for healthy fish.

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