Been there. Done that. Except with my ferrets than my Herps. I cannot haul my entire rack back and forth. So bringing the snakes home hasn't been an issue yet even though the parentals hate reptiles (and animals in general) anyway . I check on my snakes weekly if I'm on break back home. IF I go home.
However, my parents hate my ferrets. They think they're just some smelly filthy rats. They always ask me why I got them and why I would want to keep such an animal. In fact, my mother cannot bring herself to call them by their names or label them 'ferret' at the very least. They're 'the creatures'. She won't allow them home. I cannot leave them in my apartment since they do need to be fed and out of cage time daily. The snakes give me a little more leniency care wise.
So every time she asks me home, I ask her if I can bring my weasels. If she says 'No'. I tell her that I will not come home unless they're allowed. she does give in and let them come home *sometimes*.
The ferrets are part of the package that is included with me. I got them to keep me company. I didn't want something as large or needy as a dog. And I didn't want a cat. Ferrets were perfect because they're just puppies stuck in small slinky bodies that could get all their daily needs out in within an hour or two. They sleep 18+ hours a day, so it was perfect for someone with a student schedule.
So if they're not wanted at home, I don't want to go home.
My parents had me for 18+ years. I was never allowed a pet even though I've always had a passion for animals. I'm majoring in Animal Biology and Wildlife Conservation Biology. The whole pet thing was just waiting to burst out and and happen 100% either way. My parents are still delusional about me going to med school or dental school to be a human doctor. Its been years since I wrote that path off and told them as such. Its not something I want to do ever. Damn Asian parents. Ahaha.
So if my animals can't come home, I'm not going home . They're my responsibility and now a part of me. They've given me a lot more than my parents in the past few years. I love my animals and if my parents can't accept my passion, then that's fine. They just won't see me on breaks.
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