@triodug @Tepid_Tapir The only reason to turn them away is if you aren't comfortable handling said animal. Understandable for something like a tiger.

Since she said she'd recommend rabies I assume she took them in. Laws vary.

My state requires a permit. Even if I don't have a permit that doesn't really matter all that much when visiting a vet. The vet also isn't really under any obligation to report me either.

This is why small towns are great. Everyone knows Jimbo has a pet coyote that he raised from a pup because he killed his mother when she got in his chicken coop. But if you didn't know any better you'd think he was just a dog and they don't never cause no problems and nobody minds so there's no reason to make a fuss about it.