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Showing posts with label Pets. Show all posts

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Top 10 Pet Moments of 2008

I am still not over with the 2008 countdowns. This time, People magazine's top 10 pet moments of 2008. Aren't they cute especially Prince Chunk. I can still remember that I have featured him before in this blog. I think he is heavier than me.

1. A flabby feline named Prince Chunk.
2. New puppy heading to the White House.
3. The Addictive Shiba in a puppy cam.
4. A cat that looks like the devil.
5. Faith the dog walks like a human.
6. Bizarre twist on dog cloning tale.
7. $20,000 cat's meow.
8. She fed furry friends.
9. A soldier's fight to bring her dog home.
10. Buddy the dog calls 911.



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Thursday, November 8, 2007

No More Fish

When I got home tonight, the usual I checked my fish and would feed him. I was sad that I found my last fish dead. I was horrified that I already killed four fish. I went to bath then after that I went to clean my fish bowl in the dirty kitchen. After fetching Jack, I removed all plastic plants and rocks. I just left the sand inside the fishbowl then continuously rinsed it with water.

At that time, I was decided to buy two pairs of fish this weekend to replace Will, Grace, Karen and Jack. I don’t know what happened that while I was rinsing the sand with water I slipped the fish bowl to my hands. I was shocked that it broke and I have a pinkish fluid on my left palm. I immediately looked for a cut and saw that I have this tiny cut on my left pinkie finger.

After cleaning the broken fish bowl, I scooped out the sand on the sink and placed it on a small plastic basin. Rinsed it afterwards then placed the plastic plants and rocks on top of it.

I’m a failure with this fish thing. I’m now uncertain if I would still buy a fish or just think of a new pet to buy.

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Monday, November 5, 2007

One Last Fish

Yesterday morning as I was about to feed my pet fish, I was shocked that my fish Karen was missing. I looked everywhere inside the fish bowl and even in my room. I looked silly for doing that. I really can’t find her. Saturday night, I was happy to see them (Jack and Karen) swim gladly. All I can think was she jumped from the fish bowl then was eaten by a house rat.

I’ve been seeing this tiny mouse in my room and all I can think was it was the fault of the rat. I even saw rat droppings near the fish bowl. Grrr... It really made me feel upset and sad. After my two fish died now one went missing or has been eaten by a rat.

Last night, I placed a plastic bag on the mouth of the fish bowl to make sure that my fish won’t jump or if it’s the rat’s fault, she might not get inside the bowl. Is this the result of watching Tom and Jerry cartoons? That I actually believe that the rat tricked my fish then ate it. Har har har....

From my latest observation, my remaining fish (Jack) looks sad. He keeps on staying on the bottom of the fish bowl and literally not moving. I sometimes knock the glass to make sure that he’s still alive. I just hope he would be well. I plan to buy three new fish as a replacement for my departed fish (Will, Grace and Karen). I would name them Phoebe, Rachel and Joey.

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Thursday, November 1, 2007

Fish Goodies Shopping

After using Wi-Fi at the food court, we went to the Supermarket. I bought powdered milk, tissue, corned beef, luncheon meat and bath soap. My friend also bought canned goods for his packed lunch in the office.

After our quick grocery shopping, we went to the top floor of Robinson’s Galleria where a pet shop is located. After reading my fish research last night, I have decided to buy a water conditioner and fresh plants to make my two fish happy and healthy. When I entered Hobbyist Pet Shop, I noticed that it actually smelled good compared to Bio Research. I even commented to the saleslady in the Pet Shop on my observation.

I first looked for a water conditioner, which by the way cost 26 pesos. I went to ask for a live plant and bought one for 20 pesos. While I was looking around the store, I saw a filter for an aquarium. I asked the saleslady how to use it and she told me that I would need a pump for it function. Since I only have a fish bowl, a filter is not recommended according to her coz it would just add up to the clutter of the fish bowl. Instead, she advised me to just buy a pump, hose and an air stone. That for sure would give my fish enough oxygen for them to live. The electric pump costs 170 pesos while the one meter hose costs 10 pesos and the air stone costs 6 pesos.

When I got home, I immediately transferred my shelf near the electric socket so I won’t need a cord extension. I put together the pump, hose and air stone and immediately placed it inside the fish bowl. I got excited seeing my fish swim much better and I felt their happiness. I also placed three drops of water conditioner in the fish bowl after I feed them with fish flakes.

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Wednesday, October 31, 2007

How To Take Care Of Your Fish Part II

MAKE YOUR OWN BOTTLED WATER
I have also read that you could make your own bottled water. From an empty bottled water, fill it up with tap water leaving a 2 inch space at the top of the bottle. Add five drops of water conditioner then put the cap back on. Shake the bottle then let it stay for three days. Viola your own bottled water! I just have to visit a pet shop to check out this water conditioner and live plants.

Anyone knows how much these costs?

LESSON OF THE STORY
Before owning a pet, make sure to know all the facts about your pet and how to take care of them. You may not want to see your pet dead early morning just like what happened to me.

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How To Take Care Of Your Fish

At the office while juggling with my tasks, I managed to do some research on how to take care of my fish. I really want to know the mistakes I did that resulted to the death of my two fish so next time I wouldn’t worry too much.

I just focused on one site and I guess they have covered all the questions I want to ask. I just copied it in a Word document then printed it so I could read it at home. The information was overwhelming to grasp. So far here are the major things I have to do:

1. I need to use bottled drinking water instead of tap water. Even the tap water is treated with water conditioner, it is still not safe for the fish.
2. I only need to replace 20% of the water in the fish bowl. I usually replace all of the water except for the small portion where I keep the fish while I’m cleaning the bowl.
3. I shouldn’t overfeed my fish. Try to test your fish appetite first. Feed them first with a pinch of fish food. If they have consumed it in a short time, add another pinch until they have stopped feeding.
4. The fishbowl shouldn’t be overcrowded. I would take out some gravel, stones and plastic plants (would replace it with live plants).

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Monday, October 29, 2007

Will and Grace Separated Part II

After Grace died, I can’t sleep Sunday dawn. I had a hard time sleeping that until 3 A.M. I was still wide awake. I was guilty for her death. Sigh...

This morning 10 A.M. when I was about to feed my three remaining fish, I was shocked to see that Grace’s partner fish, Will was floating on his back--dead. At that time, all I can think was I did something wrong with the way I am handling them. It is either I over feed them, they lack oxygen or I over clean their fish bowl.

There are two more fish left in my fish bowl, Jack and Karen. I hope they would last for a long time. I plan to buy an oxygen pump and a fresh plant to make sure they would live longer.

Any fish loving bloggers out there that would share their knowledge in taking care of their fish? Leave your comments please. I would appreciate your tips. Thanks!

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Sunday, October 28, 2007

Will and Grace Separated

Just finished watching the first Eviction night of PBB Celebrity Edition 2. I was shocked to see that one of my fish was stuck to a plastic plant with her mouth above the water. I immediately pushed the fish back to the water hoping that she would resuscitate. I was sad that she is dead. I am frustrated and disappointed to myself that I have forgotten to check on my fish while watching PBB.

I got a plastic bag from my closet then fetched her from the water. Sigh... I lost one fish. I hope I won’t see another this morning.

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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Laguna Cat

My friend's cat in Laguna. I pity this cat for he has a swollen left cheek. Mumps I guess. Poor cat!
Laguna sick cat

Saturday, January 20, 2007