it wouldn't be right to post april fools thread before april 1st.
But, ON Topic: Donating to 'my' LFS would be a fate worse than death, especially an adult that I'd kept with the best care. I'd feel great, and not even hesitate about offering them to a good keeper though. This is commonly done with ALL animals... pay high price, relinquish to best home. Opinions differ, but that is my priority as a hobbiest- not a business. sometimes even that can backfire, but we live & learn. It's the successes that you cherish.
I had a very top bloodline working dog and lost the livestock to work him on. I loved him with all my heart & he was part of our family. He was perfectly obedient, but truly needed a job- he was created to WORK. I called the original breeder and found a lady with livestock who does working trials. She competed in top-level trials with him and told me that he was the best dog she had EVER worked or owned...didn't even need 'training'. He also got to breed a lot, LOL. It warms your heart, knowing your pet is better off.
You also make friends. She would give me a pup anytime, if my situation ever changed.
That's what I meant by "future trade", in previous post.
OFFER your fish to good people! It will lift your spirits.