Intro teaser Dr

Dr. Doug Mader, a veterinarian specializing in exotic animals, shares his love for exploring wildlife. He grew up exploring the Florida Keys with his brother and continued exploring when his father was stationed in Hawaii. Despite the riots in Los Angeles in the 1980s, he continued to provide veterinary assistance at his clinic, Noah's Ark. His book, "The Vet and Noah's Ark," captures his experiences during that time. The episode offers a personal insight into Doug's life and will leave you eager to read his book. Three, two, one. If you're like me, when I was growing up, I couldn't wait to get outside into the woods or wherever to go exploring with my brother. Now, I remember those days so fondly, and guess what? My kids were just like me. Today's guest, Dr. Doug Mader, felt exactly the same way, and he still does. When he was younger, his brother and him, they explored the Florida Keys, and his love for the wild things, they never changed. In fact, they may be stronger today. His dad, who happened to be in the military, got stationed in Hawaii, and there, he got to explore all the wild things there on the island. Now, fast forward several, several years, and he became a veterinarian, and not just any veterinarian. Today, he specializes in exotic animals, but that's just some of his story. He is also a chart-topping author. He's the author of The Vet and Noah's Ark. Now, do you remember Rodney King at all? For those who don't, in the early 1980s, Rodney King was captured on video being beaten by the police in L.A. This caused riots in L.A. all over the place, so imagine this. You're a veterinarian in the middle of all that turmoil, but animals, they still need assistance, even during troubled times. Now, I bet you're asking yourself, why is he bringing this up? Well, Noah's Ark was a clinic, and it was in the center of all this, and Doug's book captures what it was like to be a veterinarian during all those crazy times. Not only is the book just a great read, this episode gives more of Doug's whole story. You get to know him a bit personally, and it's really going to make you want to go out and get the book. So, sit back and enjoy our guest, The Vet and Noah's Ark, Dr. Doug Mader.