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Dr. K Should Not Disparage Exotic Animal Owners on National Television

IMPORTANT NOTE. This is NOT the exotic animal vet being discussed.

IMPORTANT NOTE. This is NOT the exotic animal vet being discussed.

Have you ever taken a human family member to the local doctor, only for this physician to smile, treat you like a valued customer, then turn around and say that your family member has no business living with you on national television? I’m guessing not. But that is exactly what is occurring in the new Nat Geo Wild program, Dr. K’s Exotic Animal ER, a show that features the daily life of a veterinarian that exclusively sees patients that are not dogs and cats.

Let me start this article off by making this perfectly clear.

If you are a client of Broward Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital and if you own (or support people who own) ‘non-domesticated’ species including parrots, reptiles, or anything other than typical rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs (yes, even if she owns some of these pets herself), it is imperative that you locate another vet as soon as possible, unless you have an absolute emergency and cannot find another suitable vet, but after your animal recovers, let her know why you won’t be returning for any wellness exams.

The keeping of exotic pets is controversial—in fact, it has suffered so much that now even some of the doctors that we entrust their health care to are against the practice and feel as though they must lampoon buying exotic pets to appear angelic in the face of the public.

People are, of course, entitled to their own opinions, despite the fact that it is nearly irrefutable that keeping most exotic pets doesn’t differ at all, ethically, from keeping so-called domesticated animals as long as they are receiving proper care.

This proper care does include finding a vet experienced with animals that have the unique needs of your species. However, Dr. Susan Kelleher, or Dr. K as she is called, has taken her exotic pet criticism to a new, pitiful level.

Now that she has her own TV show, she implores her viewers that while she will treat (and collect large sums of money from) her clients’ ‘exotic pets’, she does not believe her clients should own them. She does this with extravagantly failed logic which I routinely debunk in my articles, and will also do so here.

Meet Dr. K! She doesn’t approve of what you own.

I was admittedly excited about this show, missing programs like Animal Planet's Emergency Vets (featuring the clinic Alameda East that sees both domesticated and exotic pets without a single disparaging remark to my recollection) that I've grown up with, so you can imagine my disappointment with this short clip when I heard Dr.K say this:

“But I have to be honest, sometimes I say to myself…why is this animal in captivity? Y’know you just have to come to the realization…these animals are in the pet trade, period. I don’t promote that they stay in the pet trade”.

A fennec fox gets a check up

Here is what Dr.K thinks of her client, David Rodriguez, and his captive bred fennec fox:

“I kinda have some qualms about fennec foxes being pets… [edit] …they’re actually natives to the Sahara desert, so they’re a desert species. It’s not normal for them to live in Florida.”

First of all, fennec foxes are mostly kept as indoor pets, so the typical household wards off Florida’s oppressive humidity. Fennec foxes are some of the ‘easiest’ exotic pets a person can hope to own.

Second, nearly every zoo in existence maintains species not native to the climate of which they are located. Most exotic animals do completely fine, or sometimes even better, in climates they haven’t evolved in. There is literally no difference between keeping a fennec fox in Florida and keeping a Siberian husky in Florida (the fox will probably be affected less), but once again, the highly irrational ‘domestication myth’ prevents people from making the same logical conclusions we routinely do with our common domestic pets.

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The narrator (not the vet) also states:

“They’re believed to be declining in the wild due to the pet trade and hunting them for their fur"

...as if Mr. Rodriguez hasn’t been degraded enough by Dr. K. Now the typical ignorant viewer is scoffing at his decision to acquire an ‘unsuitable’ pet and put them at risk for extinction. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has this to say about the fennec fox (Vulpes zerda):

“Listed as Least Concern, although there is no detailed information on its abundance, the species is relatively widespread in the sandy deserts and semi-deserts of northern Africa to northern Sinai. At present, there are no known major range-wide threats believed to be resulting in a population decline that would warrant listing in a threatened category.”

Also:

“Current statistics are not available, but the population is assumed to be adequate based on the observations that the fennec is still commonly trapped and sold commercially in northern Africa.”

This statement tells us that not only is the fennec fox wild population highly unlikely to be in trouble, but the ‘pet trade’ they are a part of mainly exists locally in their native region (“exhibition or sale to tourists”). Because fennec foxes readily breed in captivity, they are fully sustainable, even if some are removed from the wild, legally or illegally, and this is the case with the most popular exotic mammals in the pet trade.

A quick Google search for ‘fennec fox smuggling’ does not yield any relevant results, confirming my suspicion that fennecs are not popular candidates for shipment to the United States pet trade. Here, the breeding meets the demand of fennecs as pets. Therefore, buying a captive bred fennec in the United States does little or zero harm to the wild populations that are doing well anyway.

"Unnatural environments"?

“Because these exotic animals are not your typical pet all the variables must be as close to mimicking the outdoor environment because these animals are not domesticated they’re not supposed to live indoors but we force them to…”

This statement that Dr. Thielen (another vet that works under Dr.K) makes about pet reptiles is technically correct, but the rhetoric reeks of anti-exotic pet sentiment. When she states “but we force them to”, it sounds like the animal is being cruelly treated, or subjected to terrible conditions.

In reality, ball pythons are some of the easiest snakes you can own, and they can easily thrive and breed in captivity despite completely 'unnatural' conditions just like any pet rabbit. It is completely untrue that ANY animal, including dogs and cats, has evolved to live indoors with humans. This same failed logic is mirrored in Dr.K's written statement on this article:

"The message I really want to get out to people on this show is that these animals with wild instincts and wild needs are living in a relatively unnatural environment."

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Am I blowing things out of proportion?

No. No. And no. If you are an exotic pet owner, you probably realize the immense pressure that special interest groups are placing upon us and our passion to live with unique animals.

It seems that ever year, another horrendously draconian ban is placed on a relatively harmless group of animals because of the successful manipulative actions these groups carry out. Every little bit of criticism aimed at exotic pet owners at this point is like whipping an exhausted, dying horse.

Exotic pet owners should certainly not tolerate any contributions to anti-exotic pet owner sentiment from the people they are employing to help them with their pets, especially if it is televised. The damage that programs like this do to pet owners is irreversible.

Comments

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on April 20, 2020:

There is not enough funding for vaccine research on foxes, because not enough people own them. What happened to Vader was a result of the irrational hatred of exotic pets. It was reported by some idiot, and when people like Dr. K call us unethical on TV it doesn't help.

S on April 13, 2020:

If you’ve watched this show at all, you would know Dr. K does support people owning exotic animals, just not all animals. Some animals are not meant to be kept in captivity, whereas you can absolutely keep others. The one example you gave about fennec foxes? Dr. K made some really great points. Despite her not agreeing with the keeping of fennec foxes and later on Lynxes in captivity, she still treated the animals to the best of her ability because she cares about the animals. She doesn’t turn any exotic creature away. She owns several exotic creatures. Maybe the author of this post should stop trying to slander an amazing exotics vet which could be discouraging people from taking their animals in to get medical treatment. You’ve got nothing better to do? Why don’t you write some stories on the fact that even though there are many proven effective vaccines that work on foxes, the US is lazy and hasn’t done any “official” testing? Write a story on Vadar, the fox and what happened to him. Maybe it’ll inspire people to contact their governments and create a change, rather than spewing hate and slander on a wonderful person.

Captain Clutch on February 23, 2020:

I'm greatly enjoying seeing OP getting dabbed on in the comments here

mxddiecampbell on December 17, 2019:

You apparently have a bachelor’s degree in vet services yet completely support the idiotic exotic animal trade. People like Dr. K discourage people from owning these types of exotic animals because people will buy them because they think they’re cute or would be cute pets rather than research them and actually provide proper care for them. She makes completely valid points.

Birdie Noon on December 07, 2019:

Seriously, you’ve studied veterinary technology & you think “exotic pets” doesn’t include the usual rabbits, guinea pigs, & birds? Everyone who works in the industry knows this. An exotics vet treats animals other than dogs & cats (under the purview of regular small animal vets) or large animals/livestock (under the purview of large animal vets). She makes very valid points about animals that have no business being kept as pets.

Max on December 05, 2019:

I think my eyes about rolled out of my skull reading this nonsense. If you're done embarrassing yourself up there, get down off that sad soapbox and try working on your comprehension skills. Unless you didn't actually watch the show, which I highly suspect, seeing as you can't pull a single accurate example backing up your "oh woe is me Dr K came into my house and made fun of me because I want to have an exotic animal" routine out of your ass.

As an exotic pet owner, there are ABSOLUTLEY animals that should not be owned as pets. Unless you have the massive amount of room and funds to properly take care of an exotic animal (and by this I mean actual quality life, not just having its basic needs met) you are being an irresponsible, neglectful, and abusive pet owner.

If you bothered to actually watch the show you'd know you left out a large portion of the quotes from Dr. K and Dr. T about their views on wild animals as pets, though I suspect you left the rest of the quotes out because it suited your needs for your wildly childish attempt at journalism.

Dr. K and Dr. T do not shame their patients and they say as much on the show. Their purpose for questioning and cautioning others about owning wild animals as pets is to make sure some idiot like you doesn't go out and drop 10k on a monkey because it seemed like it would be cool with no actual regards to the animal's safety, quality of life, or considering that some of these animals have extremely high social needs and by keeping a monkey in your house you're depriving it of crucial things that can't be replicated in your living room.

Is every single wild animal exotic pet owner a neglectful moron? No. And no one on the show ever says anything like that. The doctors want the best possible care for all the animals they see, and they know how connected owners are to their pets. It is their responsibility, however, as exotic veterinarians to make sure the people watching their show fully understand what it means to take on an exotic pet. Which is exactly what they what both doctors express in the show.

And one last bit of advice: if a trained medical professional who specializes in exotic animals says that certain animals shouldn't be kept as pets- Wow! They're probably right! Because they've had over a decade of schooling to help them form this opinion. You sitting on your ass jeering at the tv because you think having a kangaroo should be your god given right is just a LITTLE less impressive as a credential.

Jose on December 04, 2019:

Ok, boomer

L on December 04, 2019:

You're just seeking for attention

cas on October 21, 2019:

DR K is amazing and does a great job how she deals with idiotic, selfish pet owners!!! So many pets suffer greatly and many have died because people are so selfish they don't seek help prior to taking an exotic pet. Many do not have a fricken clue how to properly care for animals nor do they care.. How many monkeys have died because of contacting human viruses?? How many grossly obese pets suffer because they do not get the appropriate diets??? Some of these episodes are hard to watch because of the ignorance. People should not be able to buy many of these pets and most of the others there should be mandatory training! If you truely love the animal you want to buy , that shouldn't be a problem. What responsible pet owner would not want to know how to properly care for the pet?????????

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on August 11, 2019:

Luka: Any exotic pet owner that wants exotic pets banned is a fool. Please re-read this quote

"I don’t promote that they stay in the pet trade"

So do you agree? Then stop being such a hypocrite and give up your pets.

Luka on August 01, 2019:

Yeah, sorry. I own exotic pets, but I also felt nothing Dr.K said here was wrong. If she were my vet, I'd continue seeing her because she *cares* about these animals. She cares enough to show some concern that something that has such critical care requirements is in captivity when the average person may or may not be able to give them 100% what they need.

I agree with her.

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 29, 2019:

Danielle Steadman, I'm not an idiot just because you aren't smart enough to make decisions that align with your personal values. I don't buy exotic pets and have the audacity to think myself superior to another who does the same because as I own them, I believe I shouldn't. That doesn't make any sense and it shows why you are so hopelessly confused.

Danielle Steadman on May 29, 2019:

Not worth replying to really but since you had nothing better to do than to degrade a wonderful, caring, loving Vet such as Dr. K & Dr. T then I’ll do the same to you. I own a few exotic pets but I do believe that they & that most are better off in the wild. I hv them because they were unfortunate enough to find themselves in the exotic trade market, in my case they were born into it and I hope that I saved them from someone like you. I have the God given sense to know they should be in the wild but can’t be because someone decided they should be in their home. But I know they are still very much a wild animal & respect that. I also believe that people like you should absolutely NOT own any pets... exotic, domestic or stuffed!!! Why? Because you are obviously an idiot. And I find it funny that you took remarks made by Dr K & Dr. T and made them to suit your needs. Your an insult to anyone who truly cares about exotic animals. Actually you’re an insult period. As I said a complete idiot!

Teressa on May 12, 2019:

I happen to think anyone that thinks ripping a baby from their poached dead mothers arms is ok just to own one of these animals a lot of these animals are on endangered lists because of the illegal pet trade dr k is more than right for saying that some of these animals are not good pets to own how dare you you and many others are why she is in business to try and save these poor animals from owners that are to stupid to own them and don't take proper care of them like the monkeys that were fed pasta and cheese and also wanted her to pull his canines.so stop spreading your stupid nonsense take look at look at your self what your supporting is cruel to these poor animals taken away to soon watched their mothers killed or their arms hacked off and left for dead just to get to the baby to sell for money

Florri Beckley on May 07, 2019:

I watch this show religiously with my family. I have often heard Dr K say ( in a positive way) that some exotic animals should not live in people’s homes. They are taken at an early age from their mothers for the exotic pet trade industry and sold because people want what they want! ( this makes me crazy!)

Dr K cares for these exotics when main stream vets will not. They need care as long as this pet trade exists

I admire her and although she doesn’t entirely agree with these owners on their choice of pet, she makes sure they are well cared for with diet, education and medical care

Tiffany on May 06, 2019:

I can't believe I read half of this article. Absolutely ridiculous post. It's a good thing they're telling people some of these animals do not make good pets! Some people may see them on TV and think theyre easy to handle and in reality, they're not. They are acting in the best interest of the animal. Not everyone could handle a fox or raccoon for examples.

Kristin on May 06, 2019:

I cannot believe the level of ignorance and misinformation that you are spitting out! Dr. K's show is for the purpose of education and awareness. If she was truly doing what you have stated, then how the hell would that benefit her or her business in any way? She is an exotic pet veteranarian! That's what she does. What she doesn't do, is lie to her clients by telling them it's alright to feed them or keep them in such a way that will be harmful to them. And yes, their are some "pets" that really should not be, but Dr. K advocates for her furry patients as she should. And unfortunately for you, you do nothing for your own credibility when you speak with such an uneducated tongue, and with such ignorance. Educate yourself with facts and keep your personal opinion and misdirected emotions to yourself.

Alexandrea on May 01, 2019:

Hahaha hahaha ah. This blog post is so ridiculous.

Robert on March 18, 2019:

You almost sound like you might lose money if Dr K speaks her professional opinion. By the way, what are your credentials? Do you sell exotic pets?

Average at best on March 10, 2019:

Arrogant and condescending. I’ll skip

with a long winded response since your rebuttal will be defensive and void of humility. Telling people to stop seeing her because you don’t agree with her opinion is juvenile. Her skill is what’s most important. Clearly enough people trust her given the fact she has her own TV SHOW.

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on March 01, 2019:

Considering many zoos keep kinkajous outdoors in climates where temperatures easily drop to the 60's at night in the summer and lower in the fall, I'm not sure what's wrong with 72 degrees.

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on February 28, 2019:

"Tonight I watched an episode in which she talked to a gentleman about creating a foraging environment for a lemur. What is critical about that? "

Nothing. Did I say it was? I pointed out the very specific comments I have a problem with in this article.

Crystal839 on February 21, 2019:

“A prime example of why anti-exotic pet people are idiots.”

Who the hell do you think you are? Do you realize how idiotic YOU sound?! I can not believe this. I have so many problems with people owning exotic animals, and you just added your name to the list. Don’t bother replying back to me, you’re just going to be completely defensive and stupid. You sound like a spoiled child coming up with these excuses.

“For those of us who have our freedom at stake, this is an important subject. We might not have pets that need saving if people like her get their way.”

She is actively helping and caring for these animals. YOUR FREEDOM IS NOT AT STAKE. SHE IS NOT GOJNG TO TAKE AWAY YOUR ANIMALS. however, there are many, MANY people who really should not own exotic animals, either because they are not educated, or that they can not properly care for the animal. It is not about you. It is about the animal. If it is better for the animal, then you need to realize that and back off.

“It's pretty dumb of you to tell me not to bother responding. Who exactly do you think you are? Why would I even listen to that request? I really should have just removed your comment.”

Wow, what happened to everyone being entitled to their opinions? So you’re allowed to stand on your soapbox and tell us all why Dr. K is wrong and you’re right, but we’re not allowed to say anything against you? Are you really so self absorbed that you can’t let anyone protest against your preaching? Give me one good reason why I should take you seriously. Are you blowing this out of proportion? Yes. Yes. And yes.

Honestly, I dare you to try to come up with a response that won’t make you sound like a spoiled, entitled brat. Go ahead. I’ll wait.

JRZGRL1 on February 18, 2019:

While you are most certainly entitled to your opinion, I think you are way off base. I think the vets on Exotic Animal ER, in particular Dr. K herself, are extremely gentle in their advice to the guardians (I despise the word “owner”) of some of the exotic animals they see in their practice. I personally do NOT think that it is appropriate/reasonable to have a lemur in a private home. I can’t forget the episode where a couple brought in a pair of lemurs that had not gained any weight 4 weeks after birth. I think it would be irresponsible of Dr. K not to address some of these issues. Tonight I watched an episode in which she talked to a gentleman about creating a foraging environment for a lemur. What is critical about that? She cares about the animals she sees. I learn something valuable every time I watch her show. So good luck to you but I CANNOT disagree with you more. Dr. K, Dr. T., the other vets and the staff at Exotic Animal ER are heroes to me.

Paige Davis on December 20, 2018:

The fact is that some pets shouldn’t be in the pet trade and some animals shouldn’t be pets. There IS a difference between dog or cat and something like an iguana. The fact is that exotic animals like iguanas and many others are so widely and easily available that anyone can buy them and that creates a lot in fact most of these animals getting killed, sick, abandoned or going from home to home. When an animal such as an iguana can be found pretty much anywhere and in most pet stores for $15-100 and are typically sold as little babies so that kids or parents are more inclined to buy this results in them being ill cared for because as the reptile grows to enormous sizes, reaches sexual maturity and gets suddenly aggressive, his enclosure and diet and lightinh becomes more expensive then planned. Obviously there’s other animals such as some monkeys, other reptiles, and other mammals and the fact is that these are to widely and easily available to people and most people can’t or won’t be able to take care of them correctly.

Jane on December 05, 2018:

That's too bad that you feel that way. I never got that impression from any of the doctors from that clinic on the show. I've heard her clearly say that the majority of people are not equipped to meet certain exotic pets needs on every level. She's very compassionate as far as treating your pet like a family member. She 'gets it'. She's right, not everyone is equipped. She makes it clear that she will not judge and the animal comes first. There why she's there doing this job. It. Isn't about the money. Nobody becomes a vet for the big bucks. Also, there are breeders that do not treat their animals well and they contribute to the extinction of these lovely creatures we cherish. Not doing your research perpetuates the ugliness in the petrade. Anyways, chill out. Sheesh, there is always someone out there complaining and taking things out of context or to the extreme. Damn annoying.

Nicole White on November 21, 2018:

I think its funny that the writer is afraid to post comments that contradict her written assumptions.

Joan on November 11, 2018:

I love the show but I can not stand Dr. Theilons voice!! Her baby talk is sooooo annoying. I turn the channel when she is on.

NYCAmazon on November 09, 2018:

True pet lovers don't pull out an animals nails as did the Lynx owner. That goes for owners of housecats as well. But let's look at the marmoset owners on the show. The first one blew off the risk to the marmoset of public exposure before year one. The next one got to euthanize her less than year old marmoset after exposing it to herpes. I cried so hard watching that poor baby suffer thru tremors and all the other signs. Than there is the kinkajou episode where the owner kept her "pet" in 72 degree temperature and wondered why it was sick. This show provides unknown information to those who want to own exotics and those who do. I do have a few questions for you.

1.You mentioned Dr. K criticized ownership of the same pets she keeps. To what pets are you referring? She owns a sulcata given to her by a veterinarian who moved to an unsuitable climate and a Blue and Gold who was more than likely a rescue either from her days at the Clinch River Raptor Center or a clinic rehoming. Even if she got Xander from a breeder, so what? What episode did she criticize the ownership of either?

2. I also recall Dr. K stating she doesn't approve of the pets usually 4 weeks old and unweaned being in the pet trade. When did she state she disapproves of the owners? She asked who was selling them not who had them.

HitesMites on October 29, 2018:

It's a scripted TV show people.

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on October 07, 2018:

Hunter, I'm getting tired of people bringing up that cat. You don't think domestic dogs and cats have the same issues? Many people resolve to release cats outdoors to kill wildlife instead of figuring out what to do with their pets indoors. Domestic pets have plenty of problems too, but no one starts saying they shouldn't be owned. To say that the lynx is not like a house cat suggests house cats require no enrichment or stimulation, which is false. They ARE the same.

Hunter on October 07, 2018:

She's not she is saying that some people shouldn't own exotics because they dont understand how to take care of exotics. One woman tried to compare a wild cat to a house cat. Her animal was bored and was losing its fur and had behavior issues. Dr K gave her a name of a specialist but the lady refused to call the specialist. The lady came back in a complained how the wild cat wasnt better. She didn't follow instructions and then expected the cat to be better. Dr K said some people are perfect owners of exotics but others shouldn't have.

Joanna on September 30, 2018:

The exotic pet trade is a major contributing factor in many cases to the extinction of species, the destruction and exploitation of many habitats and the suffering of animals around the world. You can justify it by saying they're like family members and that you take great of them, but the brutal truth is that people who buy these animals and fuel the unethical economy that supplies them, are, in most cases, dismissing the well being and happiness of the animal in favor of personal wish fulfillment. If you truly love these animals, then you should leave them where they belong; in there natural environment, which often involves complex familial and social structures that the life of a house pet cannot duplicate. I was leary of the Dr. K show until I heard her and her staff make the very comme6nts that have so offended you. I think she has it exactly right; she's there to help these animals to the best of her ability, but doesnt condone keeping many of the species she treats as pets. If you truly love these animals, donate your time and or money to organizations that are working for the betterment and continuation of these species and their habitats.

Mimi on September 18, 2018:

There have been animal owners that should not own exotic animals. She makes suggestions that they shouldn't own them for the safety of the family and animal. One example is the lady who brought a lynx in. She kept comparing it to a house cat. Its not it will slways be a wild animal. The lynx was bored so it had behavior problems. Dr K gave her the name of a animal behaviorist and told her the lynx waz bored. He needed stimulation. She brought the lynx back saying he still was having issues with it. Turns out she never followed any of Dr Ks suggestions.

Some people just shouldn't own exotics. She states all of the time that certain exotics makd great pets as long as owner is educated, willing to learn, and patient.

Jen on September 16, 2018:

Stop watching if she bothers you so much. Telling people they shouldn’t go to her ....? She saves their lives? Why do u care what she personally thinks... stop being so sensitive. Ok you are a activist for owning exotics...then You shouldn’t tell people to boycott one of the limited vets that care for them and do it WELL... especially in Florida where it is a lot more common to own exotics.... I imagine during the years it took to get her Doctorate in veterinary an medicine and having one for over 20 years she has seen a hell of a lot people that had no business owning the pets they had. Maybe she’s a little jaded? Who cares! She still does important work... Instead of trying to make a name by continually badgering her practice... you set up a charity or idk do something useful with your passion

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on September 04, 2018:

Suzanna Huttenmaier Where did I say she was a bad vet? For those of us who have our freedom at stake, this is an important subject. We might not have pets that need saving if people like her get their way.

Suzanna Huttenmaier on September 03, 2018:

This article is your opinion and all you have to back up your claims is by a few comments on her show. What's important is she a a great vet and if she disagrees with some of the ways theyare being taken care of or that they should be in the wild she's is intitaled to her opinion. That does not mean she is a bad vet. As long as she dance saves my baby i couldn't give a shit what her beliefs are.

SEAN Black on August 11, 2018:

I disagree with you.The exotic pet trade leads to many animals becoming endangered in their native lands.It also becomes a problem where they become invasive.Especially here in Florida where we have more invasives than any other state in this country.There is nothing wrong with expressing her opinion on the subject.

Elizabeth Spais on June 11, 2018:

Yes she should, it is a Vet's responsibilty to educate the owners and to keep the animals best interest first and formost. Many exoctics are ripped away from their mother so all that squealing, yelping, chriping are not sounds of joy, it's shear anxiety trauma, and fear. When these animals are removed from their natural environments they are exposed to a wide variety of disease, as well as introducing disease into their unfamiliar environment. When someone says they have a compassion to live with exotics, I doubt the exotic feels the same way. Or they have a right to own an exotic is selfish. Thank God for a vet who will treat an exoctic and speak for them. Please lets leave our wild animals in their natural environment so we can enjoy nature forever.

Melissa A Smith (author) from New York on May 16, 2018: