My Pet, He is Died

Well, I tried. Today was save my fish day.

I first went to Petco, but it was such a horror-story over there, I left. There were a couple of dead bettas in their bowls while I was looking for medicine and I just couldn't take it.

I then went to Petland on 86th where Shawn -- who was super-cute by the way -- helped me pick out some betta remedies. I got BettaFix and water conditioner. I changed the water and placed the drops in. Anakin was perky for a while, though still vegetative, but I was hopeful -- he reminded me of his old fighting self. I felt so sad while I was changing the water, I almost cried. I took a shower a few minutes ago and when I came back he was still swimming. Unfortunately, I just checked now, and Anakin has gone into rigor mortis. Time of death approx. 4:52 PM.

I cried for a minute. Which felt good -- I needed to cry for other reasons as well. But now it is time to move on. I am going downstairs to throw him into the East River, to swim with the other dead fish over there. (And then tomorrow off to Petland to meet Shawn find another betta).

Goodbye Anakin! You were a very good fish.

RIP, Anakin Fish, 2005-2006
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