I like looking at animal pictures and anything else that amuses me. This is not a themed blog . I also have a shiba inu and basenji I occasionally post pictures of.
I am going to die, I was feeling angry yesterday and had no idea if it was possible to tag someone you are not friends with and got curious while I was on my dad’s FB page. There was a particularly yucky picture, so I tagged Toastbitch as “reason Andrea lost faith in her father and life” ». BUT, when I saw it accepted it, I quickly canceled it. I guess he waited until this morning and PM’d me asking me why and hoping my ” intentions were not bad….”
I DELETED IT, STFU YOU STUPID, HORRIBLE PERSON I DON’T LOVE ANYMORE ;~;
NO BUT SERIOUSLY
WHY DOES NO ONE TALK ABOUT THE QUETZALCOATLUS?!
I MEAN, JESUS F. CHRIST.
PTERODACTYLS AIN’T SHIT NEXT TO THESE MOTHER FUCKERS. QUETZALCOATLUS FUCKING ATE BABY DINOSAURS FOR BRUNCH.
LITTLE-FOOT, NOOOO!!!
JUST IMAGINE SOMETHING AS TALL AS A MOTHER FUCKING GIRAFFE
SOARING THROUGH THE SKIES AT 80 MILES PER HOUR, AND THEN SWOOPING DOWN AND FUCKING EATING YOUR FACE OFF.
FUCKING QUETZALCOATLUS
Petco Won't Sell Child Any Goldfish Because They Grow
On Thursday afternoon, with an excited child, I returned to PETCO and requested help from an employee at the front desk. My son ran ahead to try and find the two fish he wanted. [Redacted], who identified herself as an Aquatic Specialist, joined me on the way to the fish department. I told her we wanted two small goldfish ($2.99 each), at which point she asked the aquarium size. When I informed her it was five gallons, she stopped and informed me she could not sell me goldfish. Stunned, I asked why. She told me that since goldfish grow to ten inches, I would have to have a tank that could accommodate such a fish.
Incredulous, I explained to her that I had purchased the entire tank system only last week, and I had been clear with the previous employee that we intended to buy two small goldfish. She informed me, in her opinion it was unethical to put two goldfish in a five gallon tank, because they would grow larger. I stood agog in the fish department, while my son continued to press his face to the blue tanks in anticipation of his new fish.
My son was still blissfully ignorant of the conflict— children with autism often struggle with change, and this was an event he had been anticipating with great joy. Through rising tension, I told her I would simply purchase a larger tank if the fish grew too big, but for right now, two 2″ fish in five gallons of water was reasonable. She self-righteously stated that was not acceptable, and refused.
Lady, I don’t care that your son has autism. If he doesn’t deal with change well, how the hell would he deal with his ‘beloved’ goldfish dying within WEEKS of being put in a 5 gallon aquarium? Just get the kid a betta. A betta would work out great for a 5 gallon tank.
One goldfish would not.
Two goldfish would not.
You are a terrible person for thinking it’s okay for you to torture goldfish to make your son, autistic or not, happy, and for getting pissed off at the knowledgable employee who tried to tell you that you didn’t have an appropriate setup for goldfish.
The employee was CORRECT in refusing to sell you two goldfish for a 5 gallon tank.
More employees should refuse pet sales to people who have lethally inappropriate setups for them.
The best part?
I spent a fair amount of money on the tank set-up and supplies, and I returned to PETCO out of loyalty to buy our fish. Instead of a friendly experience, we were shamed and more care was shown for the well-being of a two-inch fish than was shown for my child, and for me as a customer.
Oh, shut up, you cruel, entitled, self-centered, bitch.
You and your son are, in fact, NOT so important that it’s okay for you to justify torturing “little 2 inch goldfish” because he has ~*~*~autism~*~*~. Your son having autism doesn’t give you a magic “get out of being a decent person free” card.
There are exactly two people she would have any right to be upset with:
1) Herself, for not bothering to research the needs of a pet she wanted to let her son get.
2) The employee who gave her incorrect information and told her that a 5 gallon tank would be suitable for a pair of goldfish.
You honestly can’t fault the Petco employee for doing her job. Would you want a car salesman to sell you a car that he KNEW would break down in a couple of weeks? Or a tailor to sell you pants that would rip in a month?
The Petco employee is unquestionably correct in her actions in this instance. Get a bigger tank first, sell the one you have now, get over it. Or get a different type of fish.
Disappointment doesn’t outweigh the value of a life. Wish I saw more pet store employees care that much.
An I missing something or…? Goldfish don’t just keep growing in their tank, they will grow to the size of their tank. They will never, ever grow 10 inches in a 5 gallon tank. My friend’s goldfish took 10+ years to reach 10 inches in a 50 gallon aquarium. I had a goldfish from a fair live for 5 years in a 5 gallon tank, reaching a maximum size of about 3 inches. The first employee should’ve told her to buy a bigger tank in the first place but come on, seriously. Let the kid have a fucking fish. This just pisses me off, sorry.
They get stunted if you keep them in a tiny tank. 5 gallons in inappropriate for even just one. It’s about 15 gallons away from being appropriate. Here is a handy guide that can explain why it is hecka cruel and why it would have been terrible to indulge the uninformed bratty lady!
Goldfish have to be one of the most mistreated pets, along with betta :P.
Petco Won't Sell Child Any Goldfish Because They Grow
On Thursday afternoon, with an excited child, I returned to PETCO and requested help from an employee at the front desk. My son ran ahead to try and find the two fish he wanted. [Redacted], who identified herself as an Aquatic Specialist, joined me on the way to the fish department. I told her we wanted two small goldfish ($2.99 each), at which point she asked the aquarium size. When I informed her it was five gallons, she stopped and informed me she could not sell me goldfish. Stunned, I asked why. She told me that since goldfish grow to ten inches, I would have to have a tank that could accommodate such a fish.
Incredulous, I explained to her that I had purchased the entire tank system only last week, and I had been clear with the previous employee that we intended to buy two small goldfish. She informed me, in her opinion it was unethical to put two goldfish in a five gallon tank, because they would grow larger. I stood agog in the fish department, while my son continued to press his face to the blue tanks in anticipation of his new fish.
My son was still blissfully ignorant of the conflict— children with autism often struggle with change, and this was an event he had been anticipating with great joy. Through rising tension, I told her I would simply purchase a larger tank if the fish grew too big, but for right now, two 2″ fish in five gallons of water was reasonable. She self-righteously stated that was not acceptable, and refused.
Lady, I don’t care that your son has autism. If he doesn’t deal with change well, how the hell would he deal with his ‘beloved’ goldfish dying within WEEKS of being put in a 5 gallon aquarium? Just get the kid a betta. A betta would work out great for a 5 gallon tank.
One goldfish would not.
Two goldfish would not.
You are a terrible person for thinking it’s okay for you to torture goldfish to make your son, autistic or not, happy, and for getting pissed off at the knowledgable employee who tried to tell you that you didn’t have an appropriate setup for goldfish.
The employee was CORRECT in refusing to sell you two goldfish for a 5 gallon tank.
More employees should refuse pet sales to people who have lethally inappropriate setups for them.
The best part?
I spent a fair amount of money on the tank set-up and supplies, and I returned to PETCO out of loyalty to buy our fish. Instead of a friendly experience, we were shamed and more care was shown for the well-being of a two-inch fish than was shown for my child, and for me as a customer.
Oh, shut up, you cruel, entitled, self-centered, bitch.
You and your son are, in fact, NOT so important that it’s okay for you to justify torturing “little 2 inch goldfish” because he has ~*~*~autism~*~*~. Your son having autism doesn’t give you a magic “get out of being a decent person free” card.
There are exactly two people she would have any right to be upset with:
1) Herself, for not bothering to research the needs of a pet she wanted to let her son get.
2) The employee who gave her incorrect information and told her that a 5 gallon tank would be suitable for a pair of goldfish.
You honestly can’t fault the Petco employee for doing her job. Would you want a car salesman to sell you a car that he KNEW would break down in a couple of weeks? Or a tailor to sell you pants that would rip in a month?
I love our fish community <3
I CNT EXRPESS HOW MUCH THSI IS I WANT TO SAY THIS TO EVRYOONNNNNEEEEEEE UUUUUUG
HEY LOOK A GIVEAWAY
So yeah, I’ve seen a lot of people who don’t have 3DSes that really want one after E3, so here’s another chance to get one!
If you win, you’ll get a brand new 3DS in whatever color you want, plus a copy of Animal Crossing: New Leaf~ (or whatever game you’d like if you’re not a fan)
- Reblog as many times as you’d like
- Likes count!
- And you don’t have to follow unless you want to
- No giveaway blogs please
- Shipping will be covered, you don’t have to worry about that
- Ends June 25th!
REBLOG IF YOU ARE AN ANIMAL BLOG
I want to make some kind of long list of animal blogs. Reblog if you are an animal blog, even if you focus on only one species or post them all.
Yes, yes I am a primarily animal blog…(with some side of personal life fun)
Reptiles of all shapes, sizes and trails of life ;D
My sideblog is fyanimaldiversity!
Guys I made a thing.
((I NEVER REBLOG CRACK. BUT OMG. THIS. I JUST. I CANT EVEN. I AM DYING. HELP I’VE FALLEN AND I CANT GET UP.))
