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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.

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Anthony Head's avatar

... much better for cuddling

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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!

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Anthony Head's avatar

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

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Anthony Head's avatar

Thanks, Tonya.

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Tonya Morton's avatar

Thank YOU!

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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.

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Anthony Head's avatar

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

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Ellen Fagan's avatar

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

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Paul Vlachos's avatar

Love this piece, Anthony!

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Anthony Head's avatar

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

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Kirk Weddle's avatar

Anthony, great read man!!

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Anthony Head's avatar

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

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