That is easier to do these days because more hotels and vacation areas permit pets.
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He said the rise in abandoned animals, in particular, had been "steep", adding that it was "particularly distressing" as people are abandoning thesepets to fend for themselves and they are "in a bad state" when they reach the charity.
Toporoff points out that if you want to adopt a hedgehog you'd better check with your state, because these unusual pets are not legal to own in all parts of the country.
Naturally many of these unasked-for pets (and their progeny) will suffer stunted lives in small apartments until their novelty wears off and they face neglect, abandonment and untimely death.