Fearing of dogs' innoncent-looking  teeth, cats' unsympathetic  paws ,unpredictable gnars and mews and the haunty smell belonged only to these little devils, I ,for the pat 25 years, had never ever raise a pet  . Therefor, it is no wonder my mom was surprises when she saw me sat coldly watching her milking a 2 month puppy . Her love for dogs apparently has not passed down to me . 
She will never know that my preference is a dolphine. Since I can barely make ends meet, raising a couple of fish would be an 
alternative for a longing heart . 
The peddler picked up two littel gold fish and I paid 8 RMB for all :two fish , a fish tank no bigger than a cooking pot , a strainer and a bag of fish food.  Holing it in both hands, I , like any kids got their first pet , was a bit proud. I have got a pet and I shall have someone living  to look after .