My Pet: The Rivanine!

Welcome to my entry for the #DesignPetChall !

I decided to go all-out and make my own pet from scratch, based on a few different animals and creatures.

The end result is the Rivanine, a creature of my very own creation!

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Why did you pick this creature?

Ultimately, I’m don’t have a lot of options for pets. I’m allergic to most things with fur, and don’t have a lot of time to keep up with any pets. If I can’t handle myself, some days, I really shouldn’t be in charge of handling a pet on my own!

So, why not make a pet I can have?

The Rivanine is completely hypoallergenic, with slick, very short fur that helps them keep warm under water!

It’s based on a otter and a seal, and has flippers for hind paws.

It’s very intelligent, and can see in the dark, though on land it doesn’t have the best eyesight ever.

They’re very affectionate, and usually bond to one or two people who they then work to keep safe and happy.

I drew up a reference image, if anyone is curious as to what they look like in a more detailed sense:

Temperament wise, The Rivanine is easily bored, so you need some large body of water nearby you can take them to.

They’re very loyal and smart, and if provided with the correct tools, can look after themselves for a few days at a time.

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What do you like about the pet?

It’s custom tailored to be mine!

I love to swim, and while it can take care of itself for a few days, it still needs outdoor stimulation which would be a great way for me to get out of the house on my bad days.

The fact that it can take care of itself sometimes is also really helpful - if I do have those bad days, I don’t need to worry about it’s safety or wellbeing for that short period of time.

In addition, the way it shows affection often would make it a really good (I know this term is a joke these days but bear with me) emotional animal.

Being reminded that it loves me and counts on me to help it would be a great way for me to make sure I do get up in the morning, even when I can take a few days to have a hard time without severe repercussions.

In short, the Rivanine is my ideal pet, and Ii’d be more than happy to have one!

(Its name would be Shiny!)

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