At last…we have a puppy.

I thought that Addie was going to spontaneously self-combust just waiting for our puppy pick-up time this afternoon – even if she did wear her favorite kitty shirt to pick up our puppy!

And how are the real kitties liking the new addition?

Pepper was first out of the gate to come and investigate, and I *think* kind-of might even “like” the new puppy.

Jack, on the other hand, was NOT so enthused. There was some growling, some hissing, and a lot of puffy tail-ness going on.

Seriously? What is this?!

But, I think all are settling in just fine. We are all in the same room right now, just hanging out. Puppy is crashed out at my feet, Pepper is on my lap purring happily, and Jack is in the laundry basket where he can keep a close eye on Puppy!

But I mean, come on! He’s so super sweet….it’s hard to not just sit here staring at him. Look at that face!

He’s even cute when he sleeps…

Ha! It is NOT what you think, and it isn’t to our little family, but rather our extended family. My parents just got a new puppy yesterday…here is the first released picture of the little guy.

He is a little fluffy, sweet golden retriever. I think he is one of the cutest things ever. I told the girls that Nana and Papa have a new puppy and they are so excited. Of course, Emma told me the other day that when our kitties die and go to heaven with Tuck, we can get a puppy instead. Apparently the novelty of having cats is over with her.

And Addie adores puppies. She points them out wherever we go and makes sure everyone sees the puppy and I think would really love a puppy. Someday. I just know, no matter how old the girls are, I will be the one taking care of the puppy. And we are just busy – I would feel bad that the puppy wouldn’t be getting enough attention. Cripes, our cats barely get the minimum quota of affection any more, I don’t think adding a puppy to the mix is going to help that any.

Anyhow, we are going to all live vicariously through Nana and Papa and enjoy their new puppy. As of press time, the little guy is still nameless. Anybody have any interesting puppy names they would like to contribute for consideration? He is a boy puppy. Golden retriever, like I said. Just leave your names in the comments as I am sure Papa at least will read them. Maybe we’ll do a little contest – if they use your name, you’ll win a prize. Not sure what yet – but something good!