Can You Buy An Otter -

The chime of the bell above the door at "Exotic & Rare" was usually followed by the smell of cedar shavings and the squawk of a macaw . But today, Elias was met with a frantic splashing. "Can you buy an otter?"

Elias, the shop owner, sighed and set down his ledger. "The short answer, Leo, is that in this state, yes—with a Class III permit, six months of facility inspections, and about five thousand dollars for the initial 'acquisition.' The long answer? You don’t buy an otter. You sign up for a lifetime of chaos." can you buy an otter

"It’s not just the fish," Elias continued, walking over to the tub. Barnaby immediately climbed out, his webbed feet slapping against the tile. With lightning speed, the otter grabbed a stapler from a nearby shelf and dived back into the water with a triumphant splash. "That’s his third stapler this week. They are semi-aquatic demolition experts. They have opposable thumbs, Leo. They can open cabinets, turn on faucets, and unlatch cages. If you leave him alone for an hour, he won't just be bored; he'll have dismantled your plumbing." The chime of the bell above the door