It's always tough saying goodbye to a beloved pet...

[DarkBuddha]

After 2.5 years, my son's betta fish, Blue, died today, and I'm kinda surprised how upsetting I've found it. I suppose I was the most invested in him, having always been the one who did the water changes, made sure he got fed, did all the research and treatment when he got sick, and even kept him as safe and comfortable as I could on the 7 day drive when we moved from Seattle to Sarasota. I should've been better prepared; he'd been sick for weeks, progressively getting worse. But still, I got choked up when I realized he was on his deathbed this morning and then again after we found he'd gone still this afternoon. It's just tough to say goodbye, especially when they get to be so much a part of the family.

Farewell Blue. May the waters forever run deep and may the currents always carry you home.

[ZZ430]

I understand how you must feel about Blue, part of the family is so true. Best wishes from my wife and myself to you and your son.

I had a 13" red Pirana that I felt the same way about. I couldn't believe how hard it was to see him pass. He was very smart! He recognized only me when I walked near his tank. He would swim over, look me in the eyes, and I would feed him.

[andrewb70]

RIP Blue...

Andrew

[speedshftr]

your my boy blue/remember that movie

a loss of a pet is always hard.hopefully he is in the water under rainbow bridge

[DarkBuddha]

Thanks guys, I really do appreciate it. I kinda thought that maybe I was old enough to able to cope with a fish dying without getting too upset, but perhaps I'm more empathetic about it now. I know it about killed me when my 6 year old said his goodbyes and simply said "I hope you had a good life with me, I loved you." Nothing more honest or true could be said.

[DynoDon]

I know how you feel. Last week I had to say goodbye to Otis, my English Mastiff. He was with us for 14 years and I am still a bit emotional about it, but now it's mostly good thoughts about all the good times