The Vet
As the bleeding gradually subsided, Oliver successfully persuaded his wife that the bite was merely a superficial scratch. With that settled, they picked up the box containing the creature, got into their car, and embarked on their journey to the vet.
Living in the rural area of St. Mary’s County, Maryland, meant that the nearest veterinarian was approximately an hour’s drive from their home. Unfortunately, their journey to the vet took an unexpected and unpleasant twist.