A growing family! (No, not what you think!)

We decided this week that we will be bringing another family member into our home before we even begin working on Snobbit.  At present, there is just me, Cami and our beloved Esmeralda, who is of the feline persuasion.  She has been with us for a year and a half and couldn't be more a part of our family.  We honestly never imagined we could love a cat so much.  We've been discussing her life recently and we've both been concerned about her being lonely when we're away.  She's a very social cat.  She usually sleeps under the blanket, between our feet most nights.  She always wants to be where we are or where she can at least see us.  We had tossed around the idea of adding another kitten to our clan in the spring when they seem to be coming out of people's ears.  She had the opportunity to meet a friend's cat when she came to visit and it wasn't a roaring success.  Esme was very territorial and felt the need to keep an eye on this intruding cat at all times.  This could have just been a personality clash or temporary, but it worried us.  On the other hand, when she encountered the only dog she has ever met, she was very interested in him.   So, just last week we decided that for now, Esme would be an only child and in a few years, we would think about adding a puppy to the mix.  I mean, we're trying to add a baby.  Why not just go crazy?  Due to the overwhelming costs associated with purchasing a dog in Sweden (I have never seen an unidentifiable breed mix for less than around $600 here) waiting a few years seemed like the best option.

Well, cut to Thursday night.  My mom emailed me a picture of my brother with the cutest little puppy we had ever seen sitting on his tummy.  She was a tiny little black, tan and white Beagle.  I called my mom to find out what happened and discovered that my dad had found her and her sister out behind his shop.  A coworker took the other home, but this little girl stole my dad's heart.  They were actively trying to find a home for her (that Daddy approved of and he was apparently VERY picky) since they have a Shih Tzu, a Siberian Husky and a satanic cat. (long story)  Keeping her wasn't in the cards.  My first question was if we could have her.  That set the ball rolling.  It feels like it was all meant to be.  We found out what we needed to do and started making her plans.  Maybe we're taking the Snobbit thing too far?  lol    My parents started calling her Lucy (because Charlie Brown's sister was Lucy and since Snoopy was a Beagle... See where I am making all these weird connections?!), but that doesn't work for us.  You see, Snobbit has a new "cousin" named Lucy.  She isn't biologically related to our future bean, but we are her aunties and we love her as much as anyone has ever loved a baby they have never gotten to hold.  It would be confusing for our future brood to have a dog named Lucy.  So, we decided on Sally.

Unless there is some huge unforeseen roadblock that pops up, Miss Sally will be boarding a plane with us in Nashville on January 14th to come to Sweden.  She already has her passport and all of her necessary vet appointments are scheduled.  There are a few things she will need before we even head to Tennessee, so we will be busy.  People may think we have lost our minds, but we're incredibly excited.  I love the idea of Snobbit having a dog to pal around with and grow up with.  I also have a strong feeling that Esme is going to love and be totally annoyed by her little sister.  As it should be.