Hunter's beta fish "Swimmy" has passed on to the great fish bowl in the sky. It made him pretty sad to lose him because Swimmy was his first pet. We've had some great memories with this fish. He was a gift for Hunter's 5th Birthday. At the time, we could not convince Hunter that his fish was male (its large fins were far too decorative for a boy). So he named him "Emily". However, as time went on, he realized that the fish was a he and changed the fish's name to "Swimmy". We had to really concentrate to remember the name change and ended up accidentally calling him Emily most of the time. Poor fish had gender issues.We buried him this morning and Hunter was pretty emotional (he's so tender hearted). He's pretty convinced that he does not want another fish because "they do not live long enough and [he] would be sad too much." So we're taking some time before we make a decision about our next pet. However, Hunter has already made many different suggestions.
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Tell him his uncle Don has ducks or get him a snake, I could send one down with Jules
Maisey was very attached to her beta fish that we left behind in Hood River. At the time I didn't realize she was that attached but she still talks about "Beta" or veta as it sounds! I am sorry he had to go but that seems like a pretty long life. Hunter is such a sweet, caring little boy. Sure to make a great husband some day.
Maybe you could get a guinea pig. I had mine for like six years, and also left him behind in Hood River (what are the odds?).
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