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6.Small animals
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This is a very different situation even though he knows many area veterinarians. Trouble will show up shortly. He treats tiny animals well and likes helping them. From tending to orphaned kittens to recovering injured squirrels, Addison's experience with tiny animals has been varied. His confidence in his rescue attempts has always come from his awareness of fundamental animal care and network of reliable vets. But the interaction today has fundamentally undermined that confidence. The familiar realm of domestic pet rescue feels abruptly far from the complexity of wildlife intervention. Addison understands that his regular methods might not always fit in these circumstances as he muses over the vet's advise to bring the animal back into the forest. He detects impending difficulty not only related to this specific animal but also with regard to the wider consequences for his rescue efforts. His mind races with questions: How many times in the past could he have unintentionally meddled with species not really needing human intervention? What possible results from well-meaning but misdirected rescue efforts? Addison finds great weight in these ideas, which makes him rethink his approaches and motives. Though there is uncertainty, his love of working with animals never w fade. Rather, this encounter is motivating him to learn more and to grasp the fragile equilibrium of ecosystems and the function of species in their natural environments. Addison understands he must learn more about when to act and when to back off if he is really to help; this knowledge will surely influence his next interactions with animals in need.
