Thanks for the kind words everyone. Kim - I'd hardly call him "little" Strauss - I think he weighs about 18 pounds - all muscle. . He looks just like his mom (except for the fact that he's over twice her size).

Another of my concerns how it will affect the rest of my gang. My boy Sid tends to spray when he gets upset. Joxer is very much a timid boy and allows himself to be bossed around. Jan rules the roost (in spite of, or maybe because of her size).

This should be interesting.