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Bizzymammabee · 01-23-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm sorry, but I just don't find this funny at all. Is this the kind of "obituary" you'll make when you're yorkie ("just a fish, just a dog") passes? I just don't get how it's funny to watch a creature suffer, then make a funny obit about it.

I understand her frustration but it is definitely a bit callous and cruel. He was one of gods creatures.

kanda · 01-23-2008, 11:49 AM

This is where you and I have a differene of opinion. I do think it was "just a fish". He was well taken care of and as soon as I was told how to end his life quickly and painlessly, I did it...I would never hurt any animal...but I do think he was "just a fish".

The obit was in no way meant to dishonour him, but to put a humouress spin on his life. I would hope that my own obit would be written in a similar manner...to each his own.

kanda · 01-23-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I'm sorry, but I just don't find this funny at all. Is this the kind of "obituary" you'll make when your yorkie ("just a fish, just a dog") passes? I just don't get how it's funny to watch a creature suffer, then make a funny obit about it.

If you honestly believe that I thought it was funny watching him suffer, then you dont know what you are talking about. I dont even know that he was suffering...his breathing wasnt laboured and when he was swimming, he looked like a normal fish.

Anyways, I'm done...

kelkiss5 · 01-23-2008, 11:54 AM

Well am sure you done your best by Mr fishy. He sure sounds like he was happy most of the time. And am sure he would love to be remembered, just as you have done.

Wylie's Mom · 01-23-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kanda

It's all just so insulting. I mean, I picked this idiot out. I feed him, I keep him safe, and this is how he repays me. He just floats on his side, flipping me the bird. Every time I walk by the tank I roll my eyes and mumble things that are not appropriate for this site.

No offence, but I wish he would just get the hint that he's not loved....sheesh!

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Originally Posted by kanda

You know....I'm moving soon....I hope the fish tank doesnt "fall off the back of the truck" or "get stolen by thugs" or, heaven forbid, "get left behind"!!!!

That's not you ^^^ making fun of this creature's suffering?

Sorry, just don't see the humor at all.

Rae Rae · 01-23-2008, 12:03 PM

Poor fish. I'm sure he'll have a better life in fishy heaven then he did here on earth.

kanda · 01-23-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

That's not you ^^^ making fun of this creature's suffering?

Sorry, just don't see the humor at all.

I cant even respond to that....you seem to honestly believe that I am making fun of a suffering animal. Wishing my fish tank would get stolen is like wishing a freak snowstorm would keep my hubby and daughter stranded at my folks house for the night. It was meant....never mind....I'm just going to sign off this thread now.

Bonnie's Mom · 01-23-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mustangbee

What

Bonnie's Mom · 01-23-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

BM!! Take that back. Fish have feelings too you know.

This thread has been informative though.

We flushed our fish down the toilet to Jesus. But it is OK...she had already passed over the fishee rainbow

My husband did this with my 7 yr old and 3 yr old watching and when he finished the 3 yr old ran into the kitchen and said Mommy, Daddy flused Patricia down the toilet to Jesus

yorkiegirl83 · 01-23-2008, 12:09 PM

Maybe I'm weird, but of the other two fish I've ever owned -- I've always buried them when they passed on =/.. I never could bear the thought of flushing them.

Bonnie's Mom · 01-23-2008, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bchgirl

Not anymore he doesn't....

chachi · 01-23-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

Maybe I'm weird, but of the other two fish I've ever owned -- I've always buried them when they passed on =/.. I never could bear the thought of flushing them.

I always bury mine too.

Bonnie's Mom · 01-23-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kanda

I cant even respond to that....you seem to honestly believe that I am making fun of a suffering animal. Wishing my fish tank would get stolen is like wishing a freak snowstorm would keep my hubby and daughter stranded at my folks house for the night. It was meant....never mind....I'm just going to sign off this thread now.

I've quite enjoyed this thread...don't let them get to you. If it bothers them perhaps they shouldn't come back and continue to read.

yorkiegirl83 · 01-23-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I always bury mine too.

I'm glad I'm not alone here! I remember my mom made so much fun of me when I told her that my DH and I had had a funeral service for my little Cherry the Betta fish!

I got him a special box and everything. I miss that little fish!

chachi · 01-23-2008, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

I'm glad I'm not alone here! I remember my mom made so much fun of me when I told her that my DH and I had had a funeral service for my little Cherry the Betta fish!

I got him a special box and everything. I miss that little fish!

That is so sweet. I have some that have passed that I miss also. I love fish keeping its a very rewarding hobby and a great learning experence for my daughter

01-23-2008, 11:54 AM	#49
kelkiss5 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: ireland Posts: 660	Well am sure you done your best by Mr fishy. He sure sounds like he was happy most of the time. And am sure he would love to be remembered, just as you have done. __________________ Missy Boots Betty

01-23-2008, 12:03 PM	#51
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	Poor fish. I'm sure he'll have a better life in fishy heaven then he did here on earth. __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

01-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#47
kanda No Longer a Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 231	This is where you and I have a differene of opinion. I do think it was "just a fish". He was well taken care of and as soon as I was told how to end his life quickly and painlessly, I did it...I would never hurt any animal...but I do think he was "just a fish". The obit was in no way meant to dishonour him, but to put a humouress spin on his life. I would hope that my own obit would be written in a similar manner...to each his own.

01-23-2008, 12:09 PM	#55
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	Maybe I'm weird, but of the other two fish I've ever owned -- I've always buried them when they passed on =/.. I never could bear the thought of flushing them.