Cassandra knew she had to make a difficult decision. She loved Reggie dearly, but her own safety came first. With a heavy heart, she contacted the exotic pet rescue center and arranged for them to find a new, appropriate home for him.

She realized that despite their bond, he was ultimately a wild animal with strong instincts, and that it was never truly safe to let her guard down around him. As much as it pained her, she knew that she had to take action to protect herself.