The exotic pet trade is still a serious problem in the United States, particularly in Los Angeles, CA where wealth and superstar status is used to purchase animals illegally. While having a monkey in your house may seem cool, the reality is typically quite different.
When owners become overwhelmed or animals get injured, they have nowhere to turn given the animal’s illegal status, which is why Animal Tracks Inc. was founded in 2008. Animal Tracks is a hands-on sanctuary for exotic animals in the greater LA area.
Brittany James joins us today to discuss the exotic animal trade in LA and to provide an insider’s view of Animal Tracks Inc.
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