So, we know we should never go to the pet store on the weekends, because there are always groups there with stray pets for adoption. Unfortunately, we forgot that this past Sunday. I thought I was safe because it was just me and my two daughters, Mom was visiting her Dad in rehab, and we have agreed that we will always make the decision on new pets together. But we saw this little guy, and he was adorable. Check out his ears:



Sent that picture to my wife, but thought I was still safe, she would never agree to a new dog that she had not met, and we already have a 50 pound mixed breed. So the girls and I headed over to visit with grandpa in rehab and pick up my wife, and we were there for a couple of hours, so I thought by the time we got done, the adoption group would have packed up and left. However, the girls all wanted to swing back by the pet store and make sure he was gone. You see where this is going, right? They were STILL there! And so was the cute little guy above. We spent some time with him, and could not take him home Sunday, as we wanted a chance for him and our current dog to meet and make sure they would get along. Well, yesterday afternoon we were finally able to get them together, and they got along fine, so now we have a new member of the household. He was a bit nervous at first, but finally settled in with my younger daughter last night on the couch.



And did fine on his walk this morning:



And now is snuggled in next to my daughter as she does her school work (my girls are both home schooled). Too cute!



Oh, and his name is Chico, very apropos, as he is a Chihuahua mix!