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Etsy Finds: Goldfish Are People, Too!

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Goldfish may not be as cute or cuddly as kittens and puppies, but they deserve loving, too! During my childhood, I was the proud pet owner of a parade of about 257 goldfish. My brother named every single one of his goldfish either Bert or Ernie. Burying our deceased fishies in the compost pile became an elaborate ritual, as did the subsequent trips back to Jones Pet Shop in Nashville for a replacement Bert or Ernie. When I was six years old, I clearly remember clutching my fishbowl containing my beloved fish, Annabelle, during the first grade pet show. My spot was right next to all the cats and I had lovingly covered the opening to the bowl with a piece of tinfoil as a barrier, just in case any of the cats got hungry.

In honor of goldfish owners everywhere, I have decided to dedicate this Etsy Find to the goldfish, this most noble of pets! This beautiful fused glass pendant crafted by FireChickTick pays tribute to the mighty goldfish. Check out the gallery below for more goldfish gems.

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8 comments     Login to add your own!

April 30, 2008 at 10:17 a.m. cozycottagecreations

Cute Cute! This is a really fun collection. Great finds!

April 30, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. FireChickTick

Thank you SO MUCH for featuring my little fishie pendant!

You have made my day(s)!

Karen

April 30, 2008 at 12:31 p.m. ragqueen

What a cute article. Moe, Leo, Rocky and Princess thank you for such a nice article!

April 30, 2008 at 12:41 p.m. mermaidclaire

The cat bed is out of control! It's revenge time for the fishies!

April 30, 2008 at 1:44 p.m. Iheartmoustaches

I love your article Julie! I once had a really nice goldfish named Jenny that lived for 7 years.

April 30, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. BraveMoonman

Goldfish are awesome! I've had mine for 11 years. He was a tiny 1 inch feeder fish when I bought him and now he is about 5 and a half inches long and very fat!

April 30, 2008 at 6:53 p.m. nancyrose

Thanks for including my dreamy fish!
n.

May 5, 2008 at 12:53 a.m. StoneFlur

You missed my fish!!(pouting) Each month for the last year Ive done a portrait of her and put it up for sale someplace. This spring I put her on etsy for the first time.However I must admit that I lovvvvvvve the cat bed! (makes note to save up for such a thing for kitty birthday next spring).
Honestly, there are alot of nice goldfish items on etsy. And the highlighted ones are wonderful. Congrats everyone.

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