My deal with Hailey was that if she completed her swimming classes she could get a pet. She has been earning points for good behavior and she chose to use them towards a pet. We have been in the pet store a few times before just browsing. She had it in her mind she wanted a hampster. So meet Miss Castle Cutie. Hailey named her last night all on her own. Funny how she picked out a castle cage- fitting! Hunter is amuzed by the new pet. Hailey says she will take care of her new pet. We will see how cleaning the cage goes. Nothing like cleaning up little pellets. I had two gerbils when I taught school. They lived forever which was an oddity. I think every child should have a pet of some sort. I am not ready for a dog again but someday again maybe. Anyway, I am excited for Hailey and she is beyond excited. She wants to feed it a million treats already. She is supposed to leave it alone for a few days to get used to its new home before she handles it. I hope she enjoys her experience!