Don't buy unless you can properly house

[Vela]

Well obviously nobody meant a situation like yours, where nobody knew the fish was a mixed fish. That's not the same thing at all as intentionally buying pets with no idea how to care for them and not providing the proper environments.

[zoey]

I agree!!!
If you don't have the time or money to devote to an animal, don't get one. You can always volunteer to walk dogs at the shelter, or something!

[Miss Z]

Finally! THANKS FOR POSTING ABOUT THIS!

I've seen this from a few members, even more times in 'real' life, and held my tongue a fair few times. It's just not fair on the pet at all. It doesn't take much to buy a book or do a little research on not just the equipment and commitment needed but on the pet itself. I hate it when people just seem to go out and come home with animals when they feel like it.

[Zippy]

I agree totally.I have some family members who don't get that.
Sweet P.has a big cage really he has 2 cages.Piglet was in a cage the size for a hamster when we got him he is now in a nice cage.My bettas are also in nice tanks.Let me tell you for my 5 or so dollars I bought my bettas for I have spent a whole lot more money then that on there tanks,plants,decor,meds,ect....I love my bettas very much and know I would be spending more then 2-6 dollars on them when I got each of my bettas.