When I was in college, a friend of mine decided to get a rabbit. She brought it home, purchased all the necessary bunny-equipment, and then about one week in realized she was living with Bunnicula. Far from being the sweet and docile cat-substitute she was hoping for, this bunny was a real demon. It chewed up the carpet. Every time she picked it up, it pooped all over her. When she opened the cage, it would hiss. No, really, it hissed. This was not a nice bunny. I've never met a rabbit who ... Read more »
conservation
Water Creatures Need Love Too
Before I was Dr. V the vet, I was Jessica V the vet student. And before that, I was Jessica M (see, I wasn't married yet) the nerdy biology major with an emphasis in marine biology. Before realizing my constitution wasn't nearly hardy enough to tolerate life out in the field, I was sure I was going to be a wonderful conservation biologist. Sadly, I shrink from the sun like a sparkly vampire so field work was not to be. I tell you this so that you understand that despite dedicating my career ... Read more »