Well, DeviantArt is a place full of creative works. Fanfiction on it is created by fans of various things. 'Petting fanfiction' may be about stories where there are sweet, caressing - like interactions (the petting part) between characters. It could be inspired by different fandoms, and these stories often explore different relationships and emotions through these specific interactions.
Yellow-bone fish was a freshwater fish with rich nutritional value. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the yellow-bone fish was sweet and mild in nature. It could benefit the spleen and stomach, diuretics, and swelling. It was rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. It was especially suitable for people with spleen deficiency and swelling. Yellow Bone Fish could be used to make many delicacies, such as braised Yellow Bone Fish, braised Yellow Bone Fish, and Yellow Bone Fish Soup. When making braised yellow-bone fish, one could fry the yellow-bone fish until both sides were golden yellow. Then, add ginger, garlic, onions, and other ingredients, and cook until the soup was thick. When making braised yellow bone fish, one could kill the yellow bone fish and fry it until both sides were golden yellow. Then, add seasoning and a suitable amount of water and cook it until the soup was thick. When making Yellow Bone Fish Soup, one could fry the Yellow Bone Fish until both sides were golden yellow. Then, add water and seasonings and cook until 1/4 of the soup was left. Yellow bone fish could be fished on rainy days or at night. Using bait with a strong fishy smell and bubble resistance could increase the rate of catching fish. In short, the Yellow Bone Fish was a delicious and nutritious fish that was suitable for making many dishes.
Sorry, I'm not aware of the author of this 'petting zoo novel'. It could be an indie author or someone relatively unknown. You might need to do some more research in book databases or local libraries to find out.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many novels with this name. It might be about a petting zoo, perhaps the experiences of the animals there, or the people who visit or work at the petting zoo.
In some southern states in the US, there is a story of a catfish that was found living in an old, flooded quarry. People were amazed that it could survive in such an environment. It had grown to a large size, likely because of the lack of predators. The discovery led to more research into the adaptability of catfish in different habitats.
A famous catfish story involves a catfish that was caught with an unusual object in its stomach. It had swallowed a small, shiny trinket which made the story quite interesting. Fishermen were left wondering how the catfish came across such an item.