The New Guy.

We finally did it.  After talking, ruminating, planning, and figuring out the details of getting a pet in a foreign country, we are proud to announce the addition of (insert name here).  He is a 3.5 year old stray that we adopted from the SPCA.  He's never had a home, let alone humans, so he is a little skittish.  He's not used to negotiating corners, doors, the sound of Larry brushing his teeth, so every new thing is a challenge for him.  We spent the first 24 hours carting his well fed furiness into rooms, because he was only happy if he was with us, and he wouldn't walk, just cower at our legs. We got him on friday night, and he's just now starting to explore and check out his new digs. Larry and I went today to get him some stuff, like a littler box, a few toys, and an elaborate scratching post that Larry deemed "perfect".  I was leaning towards the cheaper, no frills one, but his furry new son will only have the best.

Going to the shelter was a sobering experience.  It's an outdoor enclosure, and it's fairly well run.  But still.  All those poor animals that need a home!  We almost brought 2 cats home, but the adoption counselor said the cat we had chosen "didn't play well with others".  I hope this doesn't mean he runs with scissors as well.  We chose him because he was older, was getting close to his last days in the shelter, and seemed sweet and calm.  He's been super sweet so far, and seems to prefer Larry to me (it's a gonad thing, I was told).  He's happiest when he is on one of our laps, and he yells if he can't see us.  

What pushed us over the edge to get one was that I was talking to Sarah, another friend I recently met, and she said she'd watch him when we travel.  That was pretty much all I needed, and Larry was close behind.  Aside from the first hard days, he is a sweet, lovable guy, and I almost can't remember when he wasn't here.

Speaking of buddies, I've been having a blast with Euvah and Sarah...I see many good times, and loads of trouble ahead for us.  AND!!!  Drum-roll please!  I was invited to join a bookclub!  To say I am excited and happy is an understatement.  I miss my bookclub in Michigan soooo much. Thanks Sarah for the invite!  Yippie!!!

Hope you're all doing good!  miss you!

xoxo

Pam

p.s. any ideas for blog posts?  I'm in a bit of a rut....Oh, and name ideas too! (no Mom, I'm not naming him Milton.)