Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 96: Professional Grace Under Pressure

Nancy rushed to the Special Police post at Newgen Plaza with her medical kit, only to find the scene in utter disarray.

The tawny platinum fox had leaped onto an officer’s shoulder, coiling its bushy tail tightly around his neck like a premium fur stole. It occasionally nudged the officer's tensed jawline with its cool, damp nose. Meanwhile, two lop-eared rabbits were gnawing on another officer's shoelaces, creating a persistent, rhythmic grinding sound.

The Call Duck had completely claimed one officer’s combat boot as its nest. Its fluffy chest feathers were spread wide, covering his entire foot as it snuggled in for warmth. From a distance, it looked exactly like the officer was incubating an egg.

The onlookers, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle, held up their phones to capture the moment.

"Animals are so smart these days. They actually know to find the police when they’re in trouble?" "This is a literal emergency call!" "It looks more like they’ve taken the officers hostage. Furry outlaws!" "They’re so adorable. How could anyone have the heart to abuse them?"

Someone finally noticed Nancy approaching in her white lab coat, carrying her medical bag.

"Look, a vet is here!" "She looks familiar... isn't that Ms. Nancy?"

Nancy squeezed through the crowd and greeted the two officers. Waylon, who was currently serving as a human climbing frame for a fox, looked at her like she was a guardian angel. "Are you Ms. Nancy? Please, save us!"

Nancy expertly moved to lift the fox from Waylon’s shoulder. However, the moment the little creature left the officer, it twisted its body with surprising agility and dove straight into her arms. With a flick of its tail, it draped itself around her neck, settling in snugly.

Nancy stood there, speechless. Was this a literal "vixen" playing favorites?

Though the fox looked fluffy, Nancy could feel how emaciated its frame was through its fur. Having it around her neck wasn't much of a burden, but she caught a whiff of an unnatural fragrance. Ginnie had likely used chemical volumizers on the fox's coat for the livestream.

Wearing her living fox scarf, Nancy knelt to examine the alpaca on the ground. She administered an injection of calcium gluconate and gently patted its head.

"Officers, this alpaca is suffering from chronic fluorine poisoning and severe gastritis. It needs long-term rehabilitation. I can only provide an antidote to stabilize it for now."

Hearing this, the two officers looked even more troubled. Long-term care? Who would be responsible for that?

They had to wait for the Forestry Department, but that agency primarily handled wildlife protection and rescue. These animals were "influencer pets"—domesticated animals raised by humans. The two men exchanged a worried glance, fearing for the future of these creatures.

Nancy proceeded to give each of the other animals a preliminary check-up. Once she was working, her gaze became incredibly focused, and her movements were precise yet gentle. She possessed a natural magnetism that made it hard to look away; the surrounding noise faded into the background, leaving only the silent understanding between her and the animals.

The crowd instinctively grew quiet. Even those who knew nothing about veterinary medicine could feel her top-tier professionalism from the fluid way she moved.

"Most of these animals have various health issues," Nancy said as she began packing her kit. "They all require consistent, periodic treatment."

When the officers saw her preparing to leave, they panicked. Nancy’s presence was the only thing giving them a sense of security; without her, they genuinely feared being "bullied" by the small army of fluff.

"Could you stay for a while?" Waylon pleaded. "At least until the department officials arrive." David nodded in frantic agreement. "Yeah, we really can't control this scene on our own."

The bystanders chimed in as well. "Don't you own a zoo? You should adopt them! We'll donate to the cause." "Exactly! It’ll be a disaster if that Cuties Petting Zoo tries to take them back."

Having witnessed Nancy’s skill and her genuine care for the animals, the crowd now trusted her implicitly and supported her taking in these abused creatures.

Nancy gave a soft smile. "Regardless of the situation, these animals are someone's private property. I don't have the right to just decide to keep them. However, I will stay and look after them until the officials arrive."

Twenty minutes later, two representatives from the department arrived on the scene. They had already been briefed on the situation during their commute.

The hashtag #AbuseAtCutiesPettingZoo was already trending at the top of social media. Outraged netizens were demanding the permanent closure of the shady facility. The scandal had escalated quickly, drawing in not only the Forestry Department but also the Health and Fire Departments. Many customers who had visited the zoo realized, with horror, that the drinks they had consumed were prepared in such a squalid environment.