Kame-San
Fish Crazy
I'm not saying you don't care about him. That was just worded wrong, sorry. And I know what you're going through. I'm only 14 myself. I haven't got a job, I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my mom, sister, 3 cats, 12 fish and 2 frogs. I know what it's like to be short on money. I also know what it's like to recieve surprise live b-day presents. I've gotten plenty of them (people just LOVE giving me more animals to stuff into my room).
And really, I think it was just the smiley you used ( ) that got to me. I realize that you're just a 'normal person with a fish' and that your fish keeping isn't a 'hobby'. It's just a pet that has recently needed way more work that you intended on giving. I know what that's like too. I'm currently nursing a female betta with a swim-bladder problem back to health, and because of what she's needed to stay healthy, I've got a whole $3 to my name. So, I understand where you're coming from and I do know you care for your fish.
Sorry it seemed like I meant you DIDN'T care for your fish. I didn't mean it in that way. Just that there are a lot of people in your situation, or worse, that are going through what you are with their fish, and that's just life. Fish are our pets just like our cats and dogs. Dogs don't like to be kept in closets, just like fish don't like to be kept in tiny bowls. That's just how things work out. And, believe me, I know that sometimes when money is low (especially for a teen) it's hard to get by, and even harder when you have pets to look after and parents who expect you to take care of them with your money and time.
So, again, sorry it seemed like I meant you didn't care. You obviously do or you wouldn't have even made this post. I'm just WAY bad with words.
And really, I think it was just the smiley you used ( ) that got to me. I realize that you're just a 'normal person with a fish' and that your fish keeping isn't a 'hobby'. It's just a pet that has recently needed way more work that you intended on giving. I know what that's like too. I'm currently nursing a female betta with a swim-bladder problem back to health, and because of what she's needed to stay healthy, I've got a whole $3 to my name. So, I understand where you're coming from and I do know you care for your fish.
Sorry it seemed like I meant you DIDN'T care for your fish. I didn't mean it in that way. Just that there are a lot of people in your situation, or worse, that are going through what you are with their fish, and that's just life. Fish are our pets just like our cats and dogs. Dogs don't like to be kept in closets, just like fish don't like to be kept in tiny bowls. That's just how things work out. And, believe me, I know that sometimes when money is low (especially for a teen) it's hard to get by, and even harder when you have pets to look after and parents who expect you to take care of them with your money and time.
So, again, sorry it seemed like I meant you didn't care. You obviously do or you wouldn't have even made this post. I'm just WAY bad with words.