Epstein goes to the guidance counselor to talk about being a veterinarian. She says he is not smart enough and he should look for a career in manual labor. So he gives his animals Kotter because he thinks he can't take care of them anymore.—Mark
Epstein's love and care for a menagerie of pets has Kotter encouraging him to consider becoming a veterinarian, but the guidance counselor's computer data indicates manual labor is Juan's best career choice.