Our "Love Pet"

[annamorgan]

Before my SO moved away, we got a beta fish together and called him our "love pet". I think it's a very cute idea! I keep him (I named him Dumbledore haha) at my house, but when I move in with my SO in about a year and a half, I'll take him with me. The fish itself was about only $2 at Petco, but I spent about $55 total because I bought a little tank with a filter and accessories to go with it. If you just buy a regular fish bowl (which I don't recommend because you have to clean it by hand once a week and it's stinky!), it's only around $20. I think it's a cute idea for you and your SO to share something and call it yours

[Butterfly-x]

Aw, thats cute! When i was in portugal, my boy and i bought a baby turtle! It's quite cute though it kinda freaks me out. lol. imma wuss ^^

[annamorgan]

Aw, thats cute! When i was in portugal, my boy and i bought a baby turtle! It's quite cute though it kinda freaks me out. lol. imma wuss ^^

Awh, I love turtles! I've always wanted one haha.

[XX, Lexi]

This is a cute idea! This is also a great way to have something to remind you of your SO whenever you're lonely.

[Dramos99]

ya i have been thinking imma get my so a dwarf seahorse when she got accepted to LSU she said she wanted a fish or something for her dorm and hasnt said much of it scine soo i think immma get her a lil fish also

[annamorgan]

ya i have been thinking imma get my so a dwarf seahorse when she got accepted to LSU she said she wanted a fish or something for her dorm and hasnt said much of it scine soo i think immma get her a lil fish also

Do it! I bet she would love it

[Rhiavaan]

hehe Sean and I are picking out a kitten together when he comes down and next year I get to bring his cat into my house until he gets out if University.

[paulawriteslove]

This is sooo cute!!!

[annamorgan]

[giraffessssssss]

This is such a cute idea. Since my bf is visiting me this week, I'll definitely go pet shopping with him!

[Lunar Snow]

This is a cute idea. Plus, I think fish are a good choice--great to look at, won't out-live you, unlikely to cause allergies, and fairly easy to take care of responsibly. I have had lots of beta fishes (for anyone new to them, they cannot be kept together, as they are too aggressive...and I have lots of other information, if you are interested). Because I want to advocate for the animals, I recommend spending the money and getting a larger tank like annamorgan has (when they display beta fish in pet stores in tiny cups, it is very cruel)--your fish will be happier and you will enjoy watching it more, as it has space to swim around.

As an aside, turtles are really sweet...but anyone thinking about getting a turtle after reading this thread, though, please remember that they can live upwards of 40 years! That's tank changing, feeding smelly food, proper veterinary care from a hard to find exotics vet, all for longer than one is expected to be financially and legally responsible for a child.

Also, if you are considering getting a pet, please turn to your local shelter, rescue, or sanctuary before searching at a pet store or breeder (okay, fish and such are easier to find at pet stores, but there are many cats and dogs without homes and many shelters also have small animals, like rabbits and guinea pigs). Another option, if you are really into animals that live a fair amount of time, would be to volunteer at your local shelter occasionally (dog walking/ visiting, cat grooming/visiting, feeding small animals treats/visiting)--you might just fall in love with a special critter over time, while getting a good idea of the responsibility involved in caring for an animal.

[noodle]

aaww the idea is so sweet!
unfortunately my bf and I wont meet that soon but I was still considerin to buy two clown fish cause I think they are pretty and basically to symbolize us

[annamorgan]

This is a cute idea. Plus, I think fish are a good choice--great to look at, won't out-live you, unlikely to cause allergies, and fairly easy to take care of responsibly. I have had lots of beta fishes (for anyone new to them, they cannot be kept together, as they are too aggressive...and I have lots of other information, if you are interested). Because I want to advocate for the animals, I recommend spending the money and getting a larger tank like annamorgan has (when they display beta fish in pet stores in tiny cups, it is very cruel)--your fish will be happier and you will enjoy watching it more, as it has space to swim around.

As an aside, turtles are really sweet...but anyone thinking about getting a turtle after reading this thread, though, please remember that they can live upwards of 40 years! That's tank changing, feeding smelly food, proper veterinary care from a hard to find exotics vet, all for longer than one is expected to be financially and legally responsible for a child.

Also, if you are considering getting a pet, please turn to your local shelter, rescue, or sanctuary before searching at a pet store or breeder (okay, fish and such are easier to find at pet stores, but there are many cats and dogs without homes and many shelters also have small animals, like rabbits and guinea pigs). Another option, if you are really into animals that live a fair amount of time, would be to volunteer at your local shelter occasionally (dog walking/ visiting, cat grooming/visiting, feeding small animals treats/visiting)--you might just fall in love with a special critter over time, while getting a good idea of the responsibility involved in caring for an animal.

Another person into animal advocacy! I always rant the shit out of people trying to tell them to go to a shelter instead of a breeder or pet store (nearly ALL animals in pet stores are from puppy mills, which are DISGUSTING, places where animals are TORTURED. Buying animals from a pet store supports the puppy mill!). All of the pets I've had in my lifetime have been from the Humane Society

[JoMarie]

Kevin and I are picking up a dog from the vbspca tonight =) we both also plan on voluntering there once we get her settled into a new life. We plan on having her as a companion for when we can't be together. Even though we closed the distance kevin will still have to do debts and deployments and I do plan to visit home some. We hope to give her a happy life, and we hope se loves us as much as we love her already!

[annamorgan]

Kevin and I are picking up a dog from the vbspca tonight =) we both also plan on voluntering there once we get her settled into a new life. We plan on having her as a companion for when we can't be together. Even though we closed the distance kevin will still have to do debts and deployments and I do plan to visit home some. We hope to give her a happy life, and we hope se loves us as much as we love her already!

That's excellent Best of wishes towards you guys' new life with a dog