I need a good pet name; it doesn’t have to be fancy but I’d rather be given one not chosen from a list of pet names that are common.
You see, there are a lot of you people types out there that think I really don’t need to have a pet name while in fact, I deserve one just like other animals.
I know you went to the pet store and looked and looked at all my buddies. You visited all the furry little cats that couldn’t even move as fast as I can, and besides, those furry little kittens get something called fur balls. I’m not quite sure what fur balls are but it can’t be a good thing to have or I’d have asked for some too.
Then, you guys walked down the aisle that had all those barking, noisy dogs. Wow! They can be a big hand full. I’ve heard that the little puppies need all sorts of needles and stuff, as well as something done to them called house training. I just wanted to let you know that I don’t need needles; I don’t even like needles. And, I sure don’t need to be house-trained thank you very much. I’m proud to say that I’ve been fully trained by a fact of birth, so don’t even give a second thought to that requirement.
Just when I thought you were going to come over and give me a good look see, you by-passed me and strolled over to those things that chirp, and seem to go floating off in the air when they get out of their cage. I’m not quite sure what their called, but I believe they can be a real pain if they go off outside. I’m sure it can’t be a lot of fun when you have to go outside and run after them. By the way, and don’t tell anyone I told you, some of those kind of things, especially the bigger ones, even bite their owners. I just want to go on record as saying that I can guarantee I won’t bite you.
Well, it seems you’ve given up and wandered over to those little guys that spend a lot of time running around in a circle thing. All they seem to do is run in this circle thing, then jump out and eat, and then go back to run in a circle thing again. Is this the kind of pet you want?
Come on; just stop by me for a moment, and I’ll give you the best show they’ve ever seen. Maybe it’s because I’m stuck here back in the far corner of the store instead of being out front by the big glass windows. In fact, I’d prefer those windows so I could warm up a bit and work on my tan lines.
Pick me, pick me! I’m no trouble at all. I swim without anyone having to pet me. I can blow bubbles without even being told. I don’t make any noise, I don’t keep anyone up at night, don’t cost a lot in food, I don’t run outside, don’t need needles, don’t need to be house trained, and don’t get fur balls. And, as far as playing, I don’t need any special walking, throwing balls, or the need to go out side and mess up your yard with that stuff that doggies do.
O.K. So, since we’ve not been formally introduced, let me be so bold as do it myself. I am a fish. And, I’m just what you’ve been looking for in case you didn’t know it. I’d really like to perform for you, I don’t need training; I don’t need to go out for a walk; I don’t mess up your yard, or dig holes, or chase furry kittens. I’m easy to care for, and take up very little room. In fact, I come in all shapes and sizes, and have pretty colors. All I need is a chance to show you how easy I am to live with.
And, just one more little thing; it’s not much, really. I need a good pet fish name this is just for me so I don’t feel like I’m a third wheel, or just a cute decoration. They are lots of good pet fish names to choose from. And, finally, please don’t call me late for dinner!