It sucks horribly on one hand, but it also reminds me of what a wonder it was to have them in my life even for a brief period of time. Pets are amazing.
Take of this what you will.
https://www.csis.org/blogs/strategic-technologies-blog/looking-beyond-tiktok-risks-temu#:~:text=Security%20experts%20have%20warned%20that,conduct%20surveillance%20or%20even%20cyberattacks.
At the 25k oil change, my dealer not only noticed the timing leak, but also the shocks leaking. Both were fixed under warranty. While it took a bit longer than I would have preferred to get things done, they got things taken care of and got me a rental when I needed one.
My first "vehicle" was a '79 Yamaha Special, 3 banger. Drove that thing rain or shine for 2 years in Seattle. For me the "Jeep Wave" is still just the motorcycle wave. 🤷♂️
I've received two ducks since I bought the Gladdy. A buddy of mine, who up until this year had a 2016 Wrangler Unlimited, had never been ducked. His response was disappointment when I got the first one, was that he'd yet to be ducked in all the years of his ownership.
With anything, YMMV.