The Animal Children

Our first addition ~ Checkers

A year and a half later came this orphan ~ Melissa

We were set for several years until the children started clamouring for a puppy, 
and look who we found ~ Romeo

In spite of our best efforts to refrain from any more pets, this adorable orphan 
was literally dropped into our laps ~ Ziva

And these little guys are the babies of our Society Finch pair that my daughter pleaded ever so sweetly, "Could we just let them raise one brood, Mom?" I have to admit, it was the most incredible experience to watch unfold....

I'm pretty sure we're done having animal children! 
(But I've heard it said before, "Never say never!")

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