Animal Whisperer: Take Back My Life and Love Chapter 97: A New Home

To make matters worse, news broke online that the petting zoo had failed formaldehyde safety inspections.

Outraged consumers filed a collective complaint with the relevant authorities, demanding a thorough investigation. Given the urgency of the situation, two officials from the Forestry Bureau even hitched a ride with the Health Department to get to the scene.

The two officials looked at the cluster of internet-famous animals with growing headaches. Their primary responsibility was rescuing wild animals and releasing them back into nature. They couldn't possibly keep these fluffy little creatures indefinitely.

Upon learning that Nancy was not only a veterinarian but also the director of Loren Zoo, the two officials exchanged a knowing glance.

One stepped forward to address her. "Would it be possible for your zoo to temporarily foster these escapees?"

The other nodded in agreement. "Cuties Petting Zoo has failed hygiene standards, committed animal cruelty, and caused a massive public outcry. Not only will they be shut down and sealed off, but their business license will also be revoked. All these animals must be seized by the state pending relocation."

The official looked troubled. "We don't have a suitable facility for them right now. Considering Loren Zoo has all its paperwork in order, we’d like to entrust you with their care."

The first official quickly added, "Rest assured, we won't let this become a financial burden on you. The Forestry Bureau will advance the cost of care. Once the court orders Cuties Petting Zoo to pay damages, we will use those funds to settle the accounts."

"Well..." Nancy looked hesitant on the surface, but she was secretly thrilled. "I suppose that’s the only way. We can’t just let these little guys wander the streets."

A flash of worry crossed her eyes. "I’m just concerned that once I've nursed them back to health, the owner of Cuties Petting Zoo will come back and try to reclaim them, only to sell them off to another zoo."

The official gave a firm guarantee. "You don't need to worry about that at all. First, these animals have been legally seized as evidence. Second, under the Wildlife Protection Act and the Animal Epidemic Prevention Act, any operator guilty of animal cruelty is permanently disqualified from keeping animals. Finally, once the court rules, ownership will be formally transferred. We have a complete legal process to protect your rights."

"Moreover," the colleague added, "we will issue formal documentation for the transfer, and the entire process is being recorded by our law enforcement cameras. If they dare to harass you, you can call the police immediately."

The surrounding crowd was stirred up, shouting their support.

"Don't you worry! We’re all watching. If Ginnie dares to show her face to reclaim these animals, we’ll expose every bit of her dirty laundry!"

"Exactly! Why didn't she think about the suffering of these animals when she was busy making blood money? She has no right to ask for them back now!"

"Just focus on treating them. If she tries to cause trouble, we netizens have your back!"

In the end, Nancy accepted the animals with tears in her eyes, and the officials even helped arrange transport for the little creatures.

At the gates of Loren Zoo.

Alpacas, capybaras, lop-eared rabbits, pygmy hedgehogs...

Over twenty fluffy little souls sat in a neat row, following Nancy like well-behaved toddlers waiting for their principal to show them to their new homes.

However, once they passed through the main gates, everything changed.

Having just escaped from a cramped 200-square-meter facility, the animals were stunned by the forest-like expanse before them.

A Call Duck took off at a full sprint, its webbed feet slapping against the ground with a rhythmic thwack-thwack. "Oh wow! This is what I call a paradise for ducks!"

A lop-eared rabbit performed a perfect "bunny drift" as it dove into the lush lawn. "This grass… The air! This is what the most priviledged bunnies could experience, right? This organic grass is amazing!"

Even the little alpaca was so shocked it forgot to swallow its own drool. "W… Wait… Did you say the entire area is yours, Miss Nancy?"

The usually calm capbybaras were ecstatic. "You are filthy rich, ma'am!"

Nancy, who had always lived on a tight budget, looked at the sparkling eyes of the animals and suddenly felt like she had stepped into the role of a wealthy benefactor. To these fluffy creatures, she was a legendary savior.

Nancy couldn't help but straighten her back, letting out a poised, fake cough. "Ahem... I suppose I’m reasonably well-off."

The Platinum Fox, which had been draped around her neck like a living scarf, squeezed her even tighter in excitement. Its little furry head began "stamping" her face with a flurry of affectionate nuzzles. "Aaah. I'm finally married int wealth now."

Having been coiled by the fox for so long, Nancy felt like she was about to develop heat rash on her neck.

"Sweetie, why don't you hop down for a bit? It's too hot in the summer." She tilted her head to dodge the fox's kissing attack. "Promise me you'll wrap yourself around my neck like this when winter comes, okay?"

In the winter, who wouldn't want a natural, self-heating fox-fur scarf?

The Platinum Fox obediently climbed down from her shoulders. "Miss Nancy, are there other foxes here?"

Nancy nodded. "There are Fennec foxes in the Desert Exhibit, though they’re still just little pups."

The fox immediately began pestering her to take it to the desert exhibit. "I'm coming to you guys, my babies!"

After a long, busy day, Nancy finally had all the liberated animals settled in.

She sent a message to Mandolin, offering to take the siblings out to dinner.

Mandolin replied almost instantly: "You’re my lifesaver! Helping out with something that small was nothing. Honestly, I’d even let you take my brother to work as a servant at your zoo!"