Shalom Everyone~
I have a male Betta Splenden-Anabantoid whose name is HomeAlone (male Betta's, although very colorful and beautiful, are just as territorial towards other male Bettas...hence, the reason for his name).
I talk to him and he greets me when it's time to eat!
BTW, do fish count as pets? Please say they do because that's all I have the time and patience for!
Shalom!