Our son turned 5 today and on the weekend, he received a fish tank as a gift and 3 fish--his first pets. The staff at Pet Valu in LaSalle made a big deal of it for him, but privately warned us how fickle fish can be, especially at first. I nearly cried watching how excited he was to feed them, calling them by their names. We noticed, however, that one didn't look so well. After a few hours, the fish did not survive...and our son sobbed and sobbed, saying he was the saddest he had ever been. I was very sad, too, but tried to make him feel better. He was convinced that the fish died of loneliness because the other two fish didn't swim with him, and that he needed another fish like him. We convinced him that we would get two new fish, and he seemed to settle. When my husband and I went to the store today, the lady scooped out two fish for us, but accidentally scooped three and said that it was a bonus. When I went to pay, she waved us away. I love this store! My son has been visiting there for 2 years, looking at the animals and we have never purchased anything before this tank. I always felt guilty--and now even when I want to pay, they wouldn't let me. I wish I could thank them for the kindness they have showered on us each and every time we visit. We are customers for life. The joy that that "bonus" fish brought when our son got off the bus today was magical--he was thrilled to see all 5 fish swimming together. Thank you, PetValu ladies, for restoring his spirit, and ours. There are more good people out there than bad--I pray blessing is poured out upon you all.