Like most kids, we grew up with a variety of pets from tropical fish to dogs over the years. London is completely opposite to what I grew up with. Space is really an issue here unless you have a decent sized house with a garden at the back. Most people living in London live in shared houses or in flats. There is space for nothing else except yourself, if you’re lucky.

It is quite hard not to have any pets and it has taken a lot of will power not to adopt a cat or dog but I know it will be terribly unfair of me to keep them in the small flat we currently rent. I do not know how people can keep a lot of pets in these small flats while they are away at work. It is just something I can not bring myself to do no matter how badly we want a pet again.

So, we finally took the plunge and decided to get two goldfish but we’ll probably only pick them up once the tank has settled. Basically paid for the tank and accessories and now I’ll have to wait a week before we pick out our latest pets. I kind of have my heart set on a fantail goldfish I saw in the pet shop and they’re definitely going to get names from Family Guy.

I have mentioned that the flats and houses in London are quite small but that does not stop people from adopting animals to give them a good home to go to. I see tonnes of people walking their dogs before and after work in the parks around their homes. It can be done if you’re willing to go the extra mile for your pet.