It's been a tumultuous couple of months for this household and animals. First, my buddy Banno passed away, then vivvianne1's boxer, Rocky, died less than two weeks later.

Not long after that, we got a seven month old chocolate lab named Serenity. Unfortunately, we found that she needed more training than we realized and were able to provide, given our collective schedules. We kept her crated when no one was home, but she managed to escape from the crate (a pretty decent sturdy one), not once but twice, and wreak havoc on vivvianne1's bedroom. We're going to have to replace the carpet and blinds in that room.

As much as it pained us, we had to find a new home for Serenity. Fortunately, a friend of vivvianne1's knew some people who might want her. It looks like she will be staying with a retired couple, I think, who have plenty of time and space to give her the attention she deserves.

After all this, we were probably going to take a break from animals, but then I got a call from kindlechan; apparently, a friend had a kitten who needed a home. It didn't take me long to convince myself.

So, needless to say, I now have a tiny little Persian-Siamese mix named Joy. She's about seven weeks old, very playful and adorable. I am ded of cute.

( Pictures! )