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On Wednesdays We Wear Scales  A midweek check-in from your favorite pink-haired reptile nurse. Hey! This issue is arriving fashionably late, which at this point feels less like a mistake and more like a personality trait. But I’ve had a lot of new people join recently (hi and welcome!!), especially after a post over on Instagram, so this felt like the perfect time to reintroduce myself and what Sweet Ave Zoo is really about. Feature: The Keeper (Hi, It’s Me Again) If you’re new here, I’m Kasey! I’m a certified veterinary technician working in emergency medicine, and Sweet Ave Zoo is my little corner of the internet where I share life with reptiles, invertebrates, and the occasional behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to care for them both at home and in a clinical setting. This space has always been about: • Realistic, ethical animal care • Learning as you go (and admitting when you don’t know something) • Making reptile keeping feel approachable, not intimidating • And a little bit of chaos, because that’s just part of it Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found me this week, I’m really glad you’re here. Just me, talking about animals somewhere that also has belugas behind me. Since we’re on the topic of animals and where we experience them, I wanted to touch on something I care about. I do support zoos and aquariums, especially AZA-accredited institutions, because they play a real role in conservation, education, and advancing animal care. At the same time, I think it’s important to be thoughtful about where and how we engage, supporting places that prioritize welfare, transparency, and ethical standards. One that’s been on my mind lately is Capron Park Zoo, a small local zoo near me that’s currently at risk of closing. Places like that matter more than people realize. They’re often where kids (and honestly, adults too) first connect with animals in a meaningful way. MY WEBSITE Visit Our Socials

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