In addition to the eight muddy paws and small avian resident in our home, for the next week we are hosting a bearded dragon (lizard), several mice, and two degus. In order, here are pictures.
Finally, a new permanent resident. The elder stidkid had been asking for a turtle since we moved here 8 years ago. When his former science teacher needed a home for a soft-shelled turtle…
Here he is, as-yet unnamed:
So if I complain about things being a bit crowded for a while…