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Sue Cauhape's avatar

You're right. Dogs (and cats) are so much better as pets. This was fun to read. Thank you.

Anthony Head's avatar

... much better for cuddling

Tabby Ivy's avatar

I never had a desire for a fish/tank/aquarium. your story makes me feel redeemed. give me a puppy any day!

Anthony Head's avatar

Yeah... I don't think you've been missing much.

Ellen Fagan's avatar

I really love this! We never had a conventional pet at home, but we had a brief skirmish with the poor goldfish in bags of water & the sheer goofiness of sea monkeys. I remember the underwater astronauts & multicolor pebbles in the homes of others. Great funny flashback.

Anthony Head's avatar

Thanks, Ellen. I've yet to try taking care of sea monkeys... but some day.

Ellen Fagan's avatar

You may want to spare yourself the briny disappointment. :-)

Paul Vlachos's avatar

Love this piece, Anthony!

Anthony Head's avatar

Thanks, Paul. It was a fun little nugget to polish off.

Kirk Weddle's avatar

Anthony, great read man!!

Anthony Head's avatar

Thanks, man. I know you feel the same way.