My parents have always said they would keep Nebo. I don't think they would keep the betta. When I get my own place and get more pets I'm not sure how likely it is they would keep them....definitely not any cats as my dad is allergic, and they really don't like having more than one or two dogs. So just Nebo. If I ever get married I would like to think my husband would love my pets as much as I do so he would keep them...