The other members, drawn by the noise, slowly emerged from their rooms. Their reactions ranged from wide-eyed astonishment to utter despair. Seungmin nearly tripped over a fluffy white rabbit. Hyunjin stared blankly, as if he were having a very strange dream. Changbin just buried his face in his hands.
"Okay, everyone, calm down," Bang Chan said, trying to assert some authority amidst the chaos. His voice, however, lacked its usual conviction. "Let's assess the situation."
That assessment wasn't encouraging. They had twenty bunnies, twenty hamsters, twenty puppies (a variety of breeds, all equally adorable and chaotic), twenty kittens (equally diverse and mischievous), and twenty goldfish. And then there was the "other zoo animals" category. It included two miniature pigs, a pair of surprisingly vocal parrots, and a family of sugar gliders.
"How are we going to manage this?" Felix asked, his Aussie accent thick with disbelief. He was trying to corral a particularly energetic puppy that was attempting to chew on his shoelaces.
"First," Bang Chan said, "we need to figure out how this happened."
Jeongin, still pale and trembling, explained the laptop malfunction, the stuck zero, and the accidental mass adoption. The members listened in stunned silence.
"Okay," Bang Chan said, after a long pause. "So, we have a thousand animals, a broken laptop, and a whole lot of explaining to do."
The initial plan was simple: return the animals. But after a series of frustrating phone calls and increasingly panicked emails, they hit a dead end. The adoption agency was overwhelmed with inquiries, and returning the animals en masse was logistically impossible.
"They said they're at capacity," Changbin reported, slamming his phone down. "They can't take them back."
Despair threatened to engulf the group. The dorm was already a disaster, and the thought of caring for a thousand animals indefinitely was terrifying.
Lee Know, ever the pragmatist, stepped forward. "We need a new plan," he said. "We can't keep them all. We need to find them homes."
The idea sparked a glimmer of hope. An animal adoption drive! It was a long shot, but it was worth a try.
"We'll need help," Bang Chan said. "Lots of it."
That's when they had the slightly insane, but potentially brilliant, idea of calling BTS. They had a large fanbase, a reputation for kindness, and most importantly, they had experience with pets.
After a flurry of frantic texts and phone calls, they managed to connect with Namjoon. He listened patiently to their outlandish story, his initial amusement slowly giving way to concern.
"A thousand animals?" he repeated, his voice incredulous. "Jeongin, what have you done?"
But Namjoon, ever the resourceful leader, agreed to help. He rallied the other BTS members, and together, they hatched a plan.
The following Saturday, an animal adoption stand was set up in the middle of Seoul. Banners proclaimed "Stray Kids & BTS Animal Rescue!" and adorable photos of the various animals were displayed prominently.
Initially, people were skeptical, but the sight of seven members of Stray Kids and seven members of BTS tirelessly caring for the animals, cleaning cages, and charming potential adopters drew crowds. Word spread quickly through social media, fueled by hilarious videos of the members struggling to control the more energetic animals.
Jimin was particularly adept at handling the kittens, his gentle touch calming even the most skittish felines. Jin, with his dad jokes and infectious enthusiasm, convinced countless families to adopt a puppy. Jungkook, surprisingly good with the hamsters, built elaborate obstacle courses in their cages to entertain the crowds. Taehyung, of course, was a natural with all the animals, his playful energy contagious.
Bang Chan and Namjoon oversaw the operation, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Lee Know and Suga, surprisingly, formed an unlikely alliance, meticulously organizing paperwork and ensuring that all adoption requirements were met. Han Jisung and J-Hope took charge of marketing, creating catchy jingles and witty slogans to attract attention. Hyunjin and Jeongin acted as the official greeters. Felix and Seungmin were assigned to clean up and make sure waste management was in order. Changbin and I.N helped out the older members with everything.
The response was overwhelming. Families lined up to adopt bunnies, puppies, kittens, and even the occasional goldfish. Volunteers came to help with cleaning, feeding, and walking duties. Donations poured in, providing much-needed supplies.
By the end of the day, the number of animals had dwindled significantly. While they didn't find homes for every single creature, they had managed to rehome hundreds, and the remaining animals were placed temporarily with foster families.
Jeongin, exhausted but elated, watched as the last of the animals were loaded into carriers. He had made a terrible mistake, but with the help of his hyungs and the incredible support of BTS and their fans, they had turned a disaster into something truly amazing.
The "pet incident" became a legendary story within both fandoms, a tale of accidental chaos, unexpected teamwork, and the enduring power of compassion. And while Jeongin never quite lived down the embarrassment of accidentally adopting a thousand pets, he learned a valuable lesson about responsibility, resourcefulness, and the importance of having good friends by his side.