Eric got Lucky today...

I know Eric's birthday isn't for another three weeks, but he got an early present today. He got Lucky.

Lucky is a four year old Yorkie. I had seen him advertised on a friend's facebook page a while back. He's registered, very friendly, great with kids & he knows some tricks. The lady was asking $200, which isn't bad. There were several comments under his picture from other people saying stuff like, "He's so cute, but we can't have pets in our apartment", or, "He's precious, but we already have 4 pets", etc... She lowered the price & explained to people that she & her family had to move & they weren't allowed to take him along. She seemed kind of desperate to find him a good home. I checked back every now & then just out of curiosity. About five days ago, he was still available & she was basically saying that he'd have to go to the shelter. I told her that I couldn't pay for him, but if he really needed a place to go, I would try to help her find someone that wanted him. She told me I could have him- that she'd rather he go to a good home for free than to a shelter.

So... She had him groomed, loaded up all his toys & dishes & food, and brought him to meet me. Olivia, Adelle & I surprised Eric this morning. He really had no clue. Thankfully, he likes Lucky. The little guy is cute, well behaved, "fixed", & already seems to be comfortable with us. He ran right in last night, jumped up on the couch, then onto the back of the couch & got comfy there. He & Roxy get along. Adelle even grabbed a handful of his hair & he just whined & looked at me; he didn't growl or snap at her.

Roxy is going home with her Meme in three weeks. She'll be happy there with Sparkle. Roxy doesn't like the cold, rainy weather of WA & she absolutely ADORES her Meme. I have felt bad for a while now that Eric will be making the 5-6 day drive from WA to MS all alone. I was kinda hoping that having Lucky for company might help just a little.

Anyways, that's Eric's early birthday present story. The only thing he mentioned wanting really is a shirt he saw at Target. He'll probably get that & not be at all surprised by it. But, hey... It's $10. And, really... We've already surprised him pretty good.   :)