Forget about puppies: Check out the incredible axolotl, Ireland's latest pet craze

Irish pet shops have been reporting a surge in demand for the 'Mexican walking fish', the easy-to-care-for amphibian that scientists find so fascinating 

'They’re an easy pet, children absolutely love them and even adults are fascinated by them.'

As we locked ourselves indoors last year and braced against a solitary winter, many sought the company of a pet, with Google searches for dog adoption up 250% in 2020.

Even 18 months on from the onset of the pandemic, Ireland’s pet suppliers are still busier than ever before. But did you ever consider a more unique, easy to care for, animal when browsing the pet shop aisles? A walking fish, perhaps?