If, like me, you're not glued to the news waiting for details of Harry and Meghan's new arrival, perhaps I can tell you about ours
Luna White. She's a hamster.
We've not had a family pet before, at least not since joining this family. But Charlotte has been demanding one for some time and we finally relented.
A dog was out of the question because it needs to be walked and Charlotte doesn't do walking.
A goldfish doesn't do anything (apart from swim, obviously, and even I can do that).
Guinea pigs do even less.
I wanted cats but Vanessa remains unconvinced, at least until the autumn when I plan to make another pitch.
However, after paying a handful of visits to her friend's pet-filled house, Charlotte decided she wanted a hamster. And, after dragging our feet for a bit, there wasn't really a sound reason to deny her.
Luna was purchased from Pets At Home after school today. (Her cage was bought a few hours before after the one Vanessa scooped up on eBay arrived this morning in several smashed-up pieces).
Luna White. She's a hamster.
We've not had a family pet before, at least not since joining this family. But Charlotte has been demanding one for some time and we finally relented.
A dog was out of the question because it needs to be walked and Charlotte doesn't do walking.
A goldfish doesn't do anything (apart from swim, obviously, and even I can do that).
Guinea pigs do even less.
I wanted cats but Vanessa remains unconvinced, at least until the autumn when I plan to make another pitch.
However, after paying a handful of visits to her friend's pet-filled house, Charlotte decided she wanted a hamster. And, after dragging our feet for a bit, there wasn't really a sound reason to deny her.
Luna was purchased from Pets At Home after school today. (Her cage was bought a few hours before after the one Vanessa scooped up on eBay arrived this morning in several smashed-up pieces).
So we'll see what happens next. Probably not a lot, if truth be told.
Although Charlotte has treated Luna to a see-saw.
Maybe her friend's hamster can visit and sit on one end.
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