Rescue Axolotl Gets a New Home

[@mixxisom]

I'm so glad you're keeping her! Knowing she has a great person to care for her is such a relief 🧡

[@sketch5383]

Yes.

[@rowdyrats7035]

Petunia got so lucky that you decided to go to that pet store on its last day. I doubt that she would be alive still if you didn't. She looks so much better compared to what she did before, can't wait to see more updates about her in the future. ❤❤❤

[@NX1984]

She looks so much better! Her colour is coming back and she's gained some weight! Her gills are starting to fluff up too!

[@Y0KAl]

i'm too physically and mentally ill to take care of so many pets but watching your videos kinda feels like i'm checking up on ''my pets'' in a sense. it's really soothing just watching an animal being taken care of and thriving. I really adore axolotls too so I'm excited to see new petunia updates.

[@Rissi9482]

I am legit so excited to see her gills become super healthy. Even in just 2 weeks she looks super good. Which is a good sign and good sign she's such a wonderful eater too and didn't give you much trouble. Only trouble she gives is how so freaking adorable she is! 😄😍

[@laramaaike3050]

She already looks so much better. Her color first was grey-ish (almost dead looking skin) now her color is more lively. And I am so glad you got her and not someone who doesn't know a lot about them and she would die. You give her al the chances and love she needs.

[@ravenfaebowie]

Petunia is already adorable, but she's going to be even more beautiful when she's fully recovered ❤

[@jkitowski4060]

She's looking so much better than she was in the last video. Her eyes remind me of little pearls 😍

[@FlamingHails]

Same. Axolotls are beautiful creatures.

[@the_banana5198]

I’m so happy that she lives with you Soda now! In her old home she was obviously neglected, so it’s wonderful that she has such a good owner now! 😁☺️

[@skydragon84]

She used to live in a terrible pet store.

[@111sccorpio]

@@skydragon84it was still her ‘home’ technically

[@whyhellothere2144]

She looks so much better than when you got her, good job and thank you for looking after her :D

[@Kazdow]

I love how she got her gold color in. Also, it's very refreshing to see a responsible pet owner

[@brookolson2194]

I've legit checked for an update every day. So glad she's thriving!

[@superdeadlyhuis]

The way your chihuahua lays down on its back to get pets shows how much they trust you. ❤️ Chihuahuas aren’t demons, just cute small dogs. 🥹

[@big0bad0brad]

"Chihuahuas aren't demons" - the very fact that you had to say this...

[@nadiabairamis3854]

The first thing I noticed was that her gills are already looking way better! I am so happy for Petunia- she is now safe and sound and cared for!

[@justyouraverageweirdo]

She has so much more life to her skin than when you first got her and she's definitely filling out nicely too. I don't know a ton about axolotls, but being a good eater is always a good thing with animals. She might not be fully healed, but she's making progress.

[@alicecain4851]

I came to check on Petunia. I'm going to subscribe. She looks SO MUCH BETTER! Her gills have changed so much. Toothless is adorable, too! Thank you so much for your rescue operation.

[@marieevelyndunlap]

I've never owned fish or reptiles and only knew a tiny bit about Axolotls. The video about rescuing Petunia just popped up in the suggestions and I'm so glad that it did. As soon as it was over I went looking for any follow up. I felt sad when I saw the title that she was getting a new home ... I thought you were rehoming her with another person. You've taken such good care of her and she looks so much better! I'm glad you're keeping her! ~ Cheers from a New Subscriber in British Columbia, Canada!

[@ninjamatt2164]

Maybe in that tank at the pet store, Petunia grew up having to compete with other Axolotls for a limited amount of food, so she had to learn to eat fast and quick to survive.

[@swiftshrike]

I used to keep firebellied newts! They all had different personalities, and were so fun!

[@nikkic.2158]

I just happened upon your first video when you rescued Petunia from that dreadful pet store! I instantly felt awful about the condition she was in. Yet now, after seeing the care she's received from you and how already there's been a vast improvement! I was so overjoyed you decided to keep her! I know she's in loving, capable hands now. I'm so excited to see how she continues to progress. I'm sure if she could talk, she would say thank you! This story is so heartwarming. Thank you for sharing it with us! 🫶🏻☺️

[@susanmercurio1060]

Me too

[@Jamiesayla]

My axolotl Temmie lost all her feet to a heinous fungal infection right after I got her. She wasn’t being cared for quite how she should have been at the store, and I’m also strongly suspicious of inbreeding. I tubbed her for about a month and even syringe fed her to pull her through. While she regrew all her feet….they are a little, wonky. But I don’t care. She’s happy, round and the cutest water sausage ever! These days, she’s living the good life in a 75 gallon (284 liter) aquarium and I’m hoping to adopt a second axolotl. Great job Soda, Petunia is visibly improving with your loving care!

[@deborahol]

You're an angel for rescuing her in the first place and now you're keeping her, it's just brilliant and what she so deserves. Even from someone who knows nothing about this amazing creature, she looks so much better and I can't wait to see her looking even more so. ❤.

[@McStruggles]

"look at that pretty face!" Petunia: ⊙ ⊙ ~ ⌓ ~

[@kaitlynblack5835]

Even though it’s only been 2 weeks she seems to be doing outstanding. She’s getting her color back and doesn’t look so dull anymore. She even seems to be much happier now. You can tell that she’s in really good care now. Excited to see how she looks in the future when she’s fully recovered!

[@lillyfly]

Love the video, just one thing. I know the axolotl doesn't need light to be happy, but the live plants you put in there do! Of course we want happy animals, but happy plants are also important and light is the most important thing for them. Just make sure to keep it in mind for the future, the plants are alive too.

[@Minno86]

Big fluffy gills yes!!! That’s exactly the only thing I was thinking while watching her, can’t wait to see her healing progress in your videos I’m so happy u kept her. And also her eyes are so shiny they look like pearls, so I thought pearl could’ve been a nice name for her as well but petunia is beautiful too. ❤ I’m happy I found your channel. ❤

[@dracofirex]

Looking SO much better! I saw a small tortoise years ago at a garage sale. She was in terrible shape, she was very dry and her shell was peeling, plus her color was very dusty. The owner had her in a tank full of cedar chips (yeah idk either) and was feeding her generic lizard chow. Ugh. I had to rescue her, so I took her to my mom and said I'm sorry, this one needs help. I'm not the sort to bring pets home lol. She saw the tortoise was super unwell and we got her out of those nasty cedar chips and put down newspaper, a nice big dish of water, and some fruits and veggies. YUM! She loved them! She would get regular warm baths and lots of fresh tasty food and her color came back and her shell was repaired. Lovely lady!

[@AshleighRose16]

You can see in her eyes how grateful she is!! Thank you for helping her!!! Hugs all the way from Maryland, US!

[@mirandakiff751]

The newts look animatronic. I know they're not, but this is something I've noticed with turtles as well. Their movements can seem animatronic, puppet-like.

[@1jazzyphae]

She's looking so amazing. A drastic change from day 1. I'm so happy you're keeping her. She needed you badly.

[@hicsumfabulalepus]

She looks so much better for your care. And her gills are fabulous.

[@user-lp1uy4tw6p]

Knew she wouldn't be re homed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and care. Her eyes are like little pearls gorgeous and the improvement in her gills in such a short time. You should be proud x

[@didntcreateahandle]

In the 80’s I received a large deck of science related educational cards. Knowing me I probably picked them out at a school book fair. There was one memorable animal on each card but only one stood out because of its very cute face! I kept it close even when the other cards began to disappear. Thank you for sharing Toothless and Petunia with the world. This is such a gift for me to be able to see. I hope they live for a very long time.

[@DepressedDog011]

I’m so thankful that you saved. She fell into the best hands she could’ve fallen in.

[@kokuhakuqiun4215]

Petunia KNOWS she’s gonna be loved and cherished!

[@norabunyard5798]

She's looking so much better! Thank you for saving & keeping her!

[@EddwardTheSeventhSpaceWizard]

I’m glad Petunia is doing so well! It’ll be cool to see her progress as you make more updates. It’s also pretty cool that you liked my name suggestion

[@Dobviews]

Look at the huge change in her gills in such a short time. She has also filled out a bit. So glad you are such an amazing momma to all your snooks.

[@GlitzyWitch]

Aaaaw she looks so so much better, I'm so happy you're keeping her. She's beautifully natured and probably really happy you took her in. I'm sure she's really grateful. Wishing for a speedy recovery ❤

[@janethinojosa7519]

She is lovely. Thanks so for saving her. She is blessed to have you.

[@lorrefl7072]

She looks so much better! Her eyes are so pretty, they look like pearls.

[@jamiematuro3152]

Stumbled across this, it makes me so happy you rescued her because she for sure was going to die. I love so much to see people rescue animals of all kinds bless your heart for what you do and the care you take❤keep Doing what you do. Also what a change in little one she’s looking so much better!!

[@kokuhakuqiun4215]

Poor baby girl was hungry! You can definitely tell by how much she’s eating and pooing!

[@foofur6647]

She looks so much better! Her eyes are bright and her gills look wonderful. So happy you rescued her.❤

[@cherrybomb3033]

Fire belly newts are definitely escapees if you're not careful. I had a fish tank when I was a young teen & I got a fire belly newt to live with my fish. My newts name was Enzo & he was so cool. He would come out of hiding everytime I would approach the tank in hopes of getting fed brine shrimp. On day Enzo didn't come out when I came to the tank with his brine shrimp which was very unusual for him. I told my mom that I think he got out, but she kept reassuring me that he was just hiding. After a week of not seeing him once I knew that he had escaped. I look everywhere in his tank & my room, but he was MIA. About 6 months later my mom & I were cleaning out my closet & there we found him shriveled up and dried out in the back corner of my closest wall. I was devastated even though I had known that he had to of gotten out & died. I never got another newt in fear of it escaping again. After watching this I want to own a few fire belly newts again because they are absolutely adorable little creatures. Petunia looks so much healthier & happier by the way. You've done an excellent job of getting her health back up. Her gills are looking so much better & she's gained some weight.

[@RikaMakara]

This warms my heart so much to know you kept her! It was just so serendipitous that someone as knowledgeable as you found her, there’s no way you can part with her. You belong together. ☺️ And she’s looking SO much better! You’re doing such a great job! Also, you’re so adorably beautiful.

[@superdeadlyhuis]

Toothless eating the 1st worm is like me during any ball sports; unsure where the ball went, just floating around, trying to get the ball but misses awkwardly, ends up doing something and just enjoys it overall.

[@crystalheart9]

She looks so much better already, bless her heart. You did a great thing saving her.🥰 Awwww, I love her name, Petunia!💮

[@vrubin]

I’m so happy you’re keeping her, so we can see her full recovery :D great work!

[@batacumba]

Those newts are so tiny and precious, I love them. Thank you for rescuing Petunia, she’s already looking like a whole new axolotl. 🥹

[@mollystearns4306]

I'm so happy your channel popped up! Thank you for rescuing Petunia, she is looking wonderful! Love how much you love all your creatures! Skin & fur ❤

[@rizumumeister9513]

I have 7 of these beautiful and exotic babies (I have two mosaic, one golden albino, two wild colored, and two Lucistic) and I absolutely ADORE THEM! They are so fascinating and actually have quite a lot of personality! I had custom tanks made for them (one for my two males, one for my five females) and they absolutely LOVE it! I am so excited for you and little Petunia(sorry if I spelled it wrong) to have a new life together!

[@fastgurrrl]

@Soda Pets, she is such a champ! And so are you honey. You are both lovely. She has definitely filled out more, and I noticed her gills right away! And her pretty eyes. I will have to go to your other Axolotl videos to learn how you tell their sex. I'm also so curious about the color variety. The other Axolotl is gorgeous, and sassy! Your dogs are adorable too. So keen to follow Petunia's journey of healing, and THRIVING. Gonna be exciting if she can join the other gal and they become besties. Cheers from California!

[@Mundane_Meow]

What a delightful little lady! I'm so glad you found her when you did and that she gets to live a nice comfortable life with someone who knows what they're doing :) (Those newts are SO adorable btw)

[@patriciahartless2095]

So glad you decided to keep petunia . She is so cute and sweet . I didn't know you could pick them up . I don't really know too much about their care . Yours is the second one I seen .

[@meatavoreNana]

Wow, she's so placid . My boy fights like crazy when I have to pick him up. He's so macho .Garden snails are his favorite, I have to take the shells off though .

[@nataliepowell4806]

For someone so young you take care of your animals beautifully! And as for petunia she looks fabulous after just 2 weeks. Good job and thank you for being so kind ❤

[@moth4457]

oml the way the newts get all leafy... theyre too cute

[@bershelleparks5035]

I just got myself a baby axolotl yesterday and I'm 34. (Of course my kids will be enjoying her as well). Shes a leucistic I named Sailor Moon who's tank is in my bedroom 🫶🏼😁 Feeding her for the first time was very exciting lol Ive been consuming any and all axolotl information for about a year now before I got her.

[@christip20]

I’m so happy to have found your channel and that you are keeping Petunia. She actually looks like she’s “smiling” while you were talking about her gills , her color is totally brighter and her gills are almost pink, I love how they move around, which they didn’t on the first video. This is awesome!!

[@Raffie_xx23]

SHES ADORABLE

[@leannahodson1491]

I'm so glad Petunia is doing better and that you will be keeping her! It's good to know she will have such a great owner!❤

[@Azulabetta553]

She gots the fluffy gills~ and she cross eyed how adorable I can’t wait until she all better and is use to the new tank! you may never have any children,but you’re rescued all your children

[@Lori_1992]

A lady passed away at my old apartments and the landlord just had this 10 gallon tank out in the sun so I went to look at it and it was a tiger salamander he was out in the sun with a little water in his tank and pebbles smh 🤦🏻‍♀️ I asked if I could take him he gave him to me I named him Rex but I went straight to the pet store and got him moss and a place to hide he was the best and a amazing pet I had him for 8 years I never know how old he was or anything but I gave him the best life I could me and my daughter loved him so much I’m so glad you decided to keep her I miss my little guy ❤

[@aliciaanhaack6483]

I’m really glad you did save her and have put the work in to heal her and feed her up so Petunia is in a better place than she was before. ❤

[@AnneIllustrating]

Regarding how many new people found you through your rescue video, I personally think there’s nothing that brings people of differing views, faiths and opinions together quite like animals. Whether it’s outrage against whoever mistreated the poor creature or finding happiness in seeing a sick baby getting nursed back to health, it all stems from love some way or another. Thank you so much for taking care of Petunia and for showing us what truly caring for an axolotl is along the way.

[@kerriwood8733]

She looks so much healthier, you're an absolute angel caring so much for your pets. On Petunias behalf thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! ❤❤❤

[@MaggieTheCat01]

She must have been suffering in that horrid pet shop. I’m so glad that you found and rescued her. The clean water and regular food you’ve given to her must have brought her great comfort. 💕

[@PLK1122]

Yea, you are definitely Petunia's mommy. Nobody would care for her like you. What an amazing heart you have.

[@lookeron2467]

Petunia is a lucky girl. I hope your path takes you into caring for animals in professional capacity you seem like a natural.

[@AnnaKin]

She's looking great! And Toothless is GORGEOUS.

[@victoriarobertson266]

So so pleased to see how far Tunie's come in just a couple of weeks. Can't wait to see her progress to come in the future. ❤

[@SweetXoXMira]

to be honest I believe people were hoping to adopt Petunia as you mentioned, that you may give her away. Therefore much more people followed her road of recovery in the hopes to give her a sweet home. That's actually not a bad thing. You could safe a lot of more animals by giving them the care (that most people don't know how to do) and then rehome them to someone that you feel comfortable with that. You get more Views, more resources to help animals and subscribers have the chance to feel more seen by you.

[@peep.resistance]

She just looks so happy now, thank you for rescuing her!🖤

[@Sadie8O]

Topaz would be a cute name for her!

[@gotomynewchannel77]

she’s so lucky to be with you now

[@karenmunsey7295]

I'd never seen or heard of an Aoxotl before. How interesting. Thank you for rescuing the poor thing. She looks much better now and I'm sure she will only improve with a kind lady like you caring for her.

[@jennifreakthompson8888]

She looks like a pearl. So iridescent and absolutely gorgeous.

[@berniebryant4863]

Thank you for adopting her and giving her the proper care she needs and deserves!

[@Jitmommy33]

Whoa! She was scrawny and almost transparent before. So exciting to see her healthy again!!!!!!

[@lorineilly6103]

Petunia is how I found you. I am thrilled you’re keeping her. I will be here for every update.

[@myanimalkingdom8377]

I am thrilled your keeping her and thrilled you found each other .... you didn't know it but you both needed each other. Her life started out crappy but the rest of her life will be truly AMAZING.

[@missyo4652]

I’m glad Petunia gets to stay with you!! She’s going to get so much love and care with you and she deserves that given what she came from!! Poor baby!! God bless you for saving her!!

[@rebecculousrk]

❤Thank you for the update! I was so happy that you were able to get her and provide her with a good home and the opportunity to heal and grow her gills back. Imagine how much better she must feel! I know you had some concerns about the gravel in her tank and the possibility of impaction. I’m relieved to see all the strides she’s made. Thank you thank you for helping another helpless little sister. I am driven mad at the thought of animal’s suffering. I love that you educate everyone with an interest in keeping these animals so they have happy healthy lives.❤

[@Phantom_Kero]

This makes me so happy I’m so glad you rescued her! She looks so much better ❤

[@margaretannfrank5480]

Petunia is lovely and she is so lucky to have a friend like you that cared about her and saw the diamond in the rough. I am new to your channel and look forward to watching her get better and better and see your other creatures!

[@rayaroo80]

Bless you for taking her out of that terrible situation!

[@cfaithp]

I'm always glad to support people who truly care about the welfare of animals.

[@metaldetector4044]

Good going girl. Proud to see a loving person with a sweet creature. Keep it up :)

[@AmberU]

Some ppl have gifts and these animals are so fortunate, and its wonderful she connects with her animals as she does.

[@hicsumfabulalepus]

I'm glad you kept her. Lucky Petunia.

[@101morgy]

Fire belly newt can actually get as big as that axolotl was, when you first got her, but (obviously) healthier. There’s a wild species of them that thrived next to this waterfall, in my home town - just a heads up!

[@FluffyEclairs]

The first rescuing Petunia video is the video that got me into your channel. I watched a bunch of your reaction videos.

[@pencilpauli9442]

Great job rescuing Petunia. I'd love some newts. They are so cool.

[@NightsMuse]

Wonderful that she has bloomed in your care-keep up the great work.

[@tephrafalls6321]

I've rescued several axolotls too. One of them was on large PEBBLES. They weren't being pooped out after several days, so I had to overfeed her to get her to puke them out. After that, the rescue went perfect and she even ended up being a great breeder! (she was a gold albino)

[@Waynem.9363]

Thank you for the update. I was curious about how she was doing. Also, it’s great that you decided to keep her. Now she is in great hands. 💚

[@marionroffler2729]

Thank you for beeing such a good Axolotl Mother❤️

[@emz8t2]

I found you through your rescue video and can't wait to see how she comes along in the future x

[@jolandahuisman8007]

Shes looking much better you doing a fab job 🤗 love seeing her in her new home, thank you for keeping her! shes having the best person that taking care of her 👌 thank for sharing ❤