By God's grace, "Teddy"-named for T. Roosevelt, whom my own great-grandfather admired. Teddy was just on hind legs last Thanksgiving,and I have his first .22 waiting for when he's ready, as well as a nice assortment of arms, rods, knives, etc. Some of them from MY great-granddad. Teddy has a little sister in the works, due late summer.
Some may not think traditional lifestyles apply anymore, but I'm thankful I started adulthood early & tried hard and have been blessed. I've been free of working for a paycheck for 20 years now, have enough health left to be active for awhile even with young Teddy, and will turn 65 next month.