For sure, I'll look into it! I'm just headed to work but I'll msg you when I've got some time later!

Let me know if you want any help! Been in this field for years and may be able to connect you with folks. Lab animal can be tough mentally but it is a 9-5(ish) and much less stressful than other husbandry jobs.

With your animal husbandry experience, maybe consider a job in the animal care dept at a local university? Lots of opportunities to grow and benefits are usually good. Pay can be decent but that varies.

Also I'm trying to avoid toxic family and work is a perfect excuse but whatever

MIL is a hoarder if that is any indication. Climate change means the garage is NOT an appropriate place to store perishable food...

I used to live there. It's barely a pond. It used to have a fountain. Can't be more than a few feet deep, if that. Just a toxic mess in the hot months. Full of just stormwater runoff.

Can't wait til I have the space to get into sand boss again, in any capacity. Wish I could buy!