I worked in a pet shop, as deputy manager for a 3 years - and have brought home to look after and care for re-sale for a number of different reasons, sickness, pregnancy, owner did not want the animal anymore. These animals included, small mammals, fish and turtles mainly - I also looked after owls and other larger birds - parrots etc etc. On top of this experiences, I have always had animals, cats, dogs, guinea pigs, rabbits, hamsters, fish and rats.