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I wish people would start appreciating the misunderstood animals out there, like snakes and opossums,” wrote Elissa in New York. They’d also have to pay for every aspect of care the injured bird requires, as well as the emotional suffering of the wildlife rehabilitator!”. Change in Attitude. “I Change in Government Attitude.
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