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Saying Goodbye to Flub

February 25, 2018 By Johnny Salib 26 Comments

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Today is a sad day for the Pets Overload home. Unfortunately, we’ve lost one of our family members Flub.We’ve had Flub for just over a year and he will greatly be missed.

Flub was a red Betta fish who we so happened to adopt when a woman tried to return him to the pet store I used to work at. She frantically tried to give my old manager a bag with him and all of his belongings and my boss insisted that the frantic customer keep him and take good care of him. The manager called me that evening asking if I could take him home and love him as my own, and I immediately bought a fish tank for him and gave him the best home I could provide for him.

The past few days we knew Flub wasn’t feeling the best. He wasn’t swimming much and stayed near the bottom of his tank. Even though I tried to feed him, he didn’t want food and although the signs were there, I didn’t think this would be the end of his life.

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Photo of Beau with Blub from An Update On Beau & The Fish (Photo Update)

Taking care of Flub (and Blub) has taught me a lot. They have taught me how to be responsible for a living creature that can’t tell you when they’re hungry and don’t tell you if they’re feeling sick.

Both have kept our little Beau entertained for hours, as he commonly chooses to sleep next to them at night. He has spent countless hours watching them and keeping them company. Beau has never been aggressive towards them and I know he’s going to miss seeing his brother swim for hours and hours.

Flub will be the first fish of mine to pass. I’ve had fish pass at the store before, but it doesn’t feel the same since Flub was one of the family. He’s lost a lot of his colour and his scales have opened and have changed colour. It’s a bit sad to see.

At first, I didn’t believe that he was gone. I tapped on the glass a few times to see if he would swim, but nothing. My little one is gone.

You will be missed Flub. We loved you dearly. But your memory will always be with us.

 

Filed Under: Fishes, Flub

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About Johnny Salib

Johnny is a twenty-something-year-old pet blogger and the proud pet parent of two cats and a chinchilla. He also writes music directly aimed to help keep cats chilled out and stress free.

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  1. Little Binky and Granny says

    March 1, 2018 at 4:49 am

    Oh, we’re so sorry of the loss of your dearest Flub, Beau and family <3 Soft Pawkisses to comfort you <3 Fly free beautiful Soul <3 <3 <3

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    • Johnny Salib says

      March 1, 2018 at 9:31 am

      <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  2. da tabbies o trout towne says

    February 27, 2018 at 11:26 am

    we wanted to say we are sorry to learn about Flub. β™₯β™₯

    Reply
    • Johnny Salib says

      February 27, 2018 at 11:49 am

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  3. Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofs says

    February 27, 2018 at 3:48 am

    I never had a fish like Flub, but I did once have a goldfish for about three years. It got quite large. I was a young teenager back then, MOL!

    Anyways I am sorry to hear about Flub. He will be missed.
    I made a card on a new site, as the kimi site is not functional at all anymore…I sent that card to your FB page…as a screen shot I don’t have a proper URL.
    Pipo sends his purrs to Beau.

    Reply
    • Johnny Salib says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:47 am

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  4. Eastside Cats says

    February 26, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    RIP Angel Flub! Every living thing has a personality and takes up space in the heart. So sorry.

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 26, 2018 at 8:43 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  5. Noodle says

    February 26, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    We are so sorry to hear about Flub!
    Sending you big Noodle hugs and kitty kisses…

    Noodle and crew

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 26, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  6. Patzy says

    February 26, 2018 at 3:02 am

    Aawww, we is sorry. Mommy has had Beta fishes before and she learned how much personality that fishes can have and how friendly they can be. She used to have one at her desk at work and would share breakfast with him sometimes. They like a little pinch of egg or cheese and will swim right up to her to get it. They are very calm fishes. She says they are kind of like cats because they are calm and mellow.

    She also has had goldfish which she calls puppy fish cause they are so energetic. Haha. They will almost do tricks for food! But it’s been awhile since she had either type of fish.

    We are sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you for losing your little friend. Luvz, Patzy

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 26, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Thanks Patzy for sharing those memories. That’s so sweet to hear!

      <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  7. Dennis the Vizsla says

    February 25, 2018 at 8:35 pm

    hello johnny its dennis the vizsla dog hay i am sorry to heer abowt flub!!! a wile bak owr tank had sum kind of dizeeze attak it and my dada lost all of his fayvrit fish the clown loaches and he is stil upset abowt it!!! they may be konfined to a tank but they ar stil part of the famly!!! swim free flub!!! ok bye

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:14 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  8. William's Kith & Kin says

    February 25, 2018 at 8:19 pm

    We’re sorry your beautiful fishie’s gone. He sure was a pretty little soul and we know he will be missed by your whole family.

    Reply
    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 10:13 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  9. Deziz World says

    February 25, 2018 at 6:21 pm

    We’re sorry fur your loss. We had a fishy once too. He also died very young. We just don’t know why they don’t live longer. Big hugs

    Luv ya’

    Dezi and Raena

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  10. Ellen Pilch says

    February 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm

    I am so sorry. πŸ™

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  11. The Island Cats says

    February 25, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    We’re sorry to hear about Flub. Sending you all comforting purrs.

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 7:03 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  12. The Swiss Cats says

    February 25, 2018 at 12:11 pm

    Oh no, we’re sorry for the loss of your sweet little Flub ! We send you comforting purrs and gentle headbonks. Purrs

    Reply
    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      <3 <3 <3

      Reply
  13. Basil says

    February 25, 2018 at 11:58 am

    Awwww guys, we’re so sorry about Flubs departure fur the huge Rainbow Ocean in the sky… πŸ™

    Big hugs

    Basil & CO xox

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    • Johnny Salib says

      February 25, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      <3 <3 <3 <3

      Reply

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