#i'm having a heyday with this worldbuilding and encourage any questions about how to care for your pet zombie

[buriedunderdaffodils]

so, it's the zombie apocalypse and you somehow trapped one of the undead in your basement! what do you do now?

first and foremost, remember to feed your new pet zombie lots and lots of fresh meat! the fresher the better! it's the undead's most favorite food group. with most grocery stores and butcher shops shut down, hunting is one of the best skills you can learn at this time. share plenty with your pet in order to keep it happy and healthy.

make sure you feed it in person, so that it associates you with giving food but not being food. for safety's sake, it's best practice to keep your zombie bound for the first week or two until it learns that lesson. most materials will do the job as long as you keep its arms behind it in a kneeling position. in this scenario you will likely have to hand feed it, so be careful not to let it bite your fingers!

once it's accustomed to being fed, you can unbind it and test if it'll let you feed it without acting out. for a few days after the binding period, its muscles will be weak from holding its position for so long, providing the perfect opportunity for you to test getting close. if THAT goes well for a few weeks, you can begin to bring it out of the basement and let it follow you around like a good pet! just be sure to give it lots of meaty treats anytime it starts to get restless.

chances are that it'll remember some bits and pieces of its past humanity, and will likely start to express its gratitude in hugs and cuddles as well as kisses on the hand you feed it with, your cheeks, or even your lips, depending on its temperament. encourage this behavior by returning the favor! should you be so inclined, you can train your undead pet to give and receive more intimate affection. just remember, they're very gluttonous but simpleminded creatures, and are easily directed with the promise of more fresh meat. by causing it to associate specific acts of intimacy with its favorite treats, the possibilities are endless! and be assured, these activities are completely safe. we promise. fuck your zombie.

in no time, you'll have a well-trained pet to keep you company as the world collapses. good for you! pat yourself on the back for all your hard work, and remember to like and subscribe for more zombie training tips!