“County Vet Services, how may I help you?” “My animal is having some sort of breathing seizure and needs immediate care.” “I’m sorry to hear that,” the woman says. “What kind of animal and what is its age?” “Mouse. Age unknown.” “Oh I’m very sorry, madam, but we don’t take exotics.” “For god’s sake!” Helen explodes. “How can an animal that inhabits every corner of Britain be exotic?” “I’m deeply sorry, our practice doesn’t see anything smaller than a rabbit.
