My Childhood Obsession with Animals
JaidenAnimations・2 minutes read
The narrator had a childhood filled with desires for various pets, from fish to dogs, mice, birds, flying squirrels, and more, eventually leading to the acquisition of a bird named Ari after a decade of yearning, with future desires for a dog and potential interest in reptiles. Payton, the narrator's cousin, also desired a pet but never got one, highlighting a general affinity for interacting with various pets at friends' houses.
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- The narrator's childhood was characterized by a persistent quest for different pets, from fish to dogs, birds, flying squirrels, and sugar gliders, showcasing a deep-rooted love for animals and a continuous exploration of various species.
- Despite facing obstacles such as dorm restrictions, the narrator's unwavering determination and patience in fulfilling their pet desires resulted in the eventual acquisition of a bird named Ari, highlighting a resilient pursuit of companionship and a willingness to adapt pet preferences over time.
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Recent questions
What pets did the narrator have in childhood?
Fish, dog named Scruffy, computer mouse.
What sparked the narrator's interest in birds?
Book series, desire for yellow-named Amazon parrot.
Who did the narrator plan to get a pet with?
Cousin Payton.
What pet did the narrator acquire after a decade of yearning?
Bird named Ari.
What are the narrator's future pet desires?
Dog, potential interest in reptiles.
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Narrator's Pet Journey: From Fish to Bird
- The narrator's childhood was marked by a persistent desire for a dog, leading to the acquisition of numerous fish that died quickly, until finally receiving a dog named Scruffy.
- Despite having Scruffy, the narrator's longing for a mouse persisted for years, culminating in a Christmas wish for a mouse but receiving a computer mouse instead.
- The narrator's interest in birds was sparked by a book series, particularly a desire for a yellow-named Amazon parrot, which led to intense efforts to convince parents, ultimately resulting in a promise to get a bird upon moving out.
- Transitioning from birds, the narrator developed a fascination with flying squirrels and sugar gliders, engaging in extensive research and planning with a cousin, Payton, who also desired a pet but never got one.
- The narrator briefly considered wanting a rat after Payton got one, highlighting a general affinity for interacting with various pets at friends' houses.
- Raccoons briefly captured the narrator's interest, but the impracticality of having them as pets deterred serious consideration.
- After moving into a college dorm that prohibited pets, the narrator eventually acquired a bird named Ari after a decade of yearning, leading to a current contentment with Ari as a pet and a future desire for a dog and potential interest in reptiles.




