A New Home for Banjo

October of L's 1st grade year, he finally talked me into a critter - he purchased a leopard gecko entirely on his own!

L. found Banjo on Craig's List.  We met the owner at a gas station close to Lewisville, Tx.  Banjo was four months old.  Yes, that's my Dad sitting in the passenger's seat.  He was visiting for Fall Break.

Since that time L. has cared for Banjo completely on his own - switching out lights, feeding him, cleaning the cage.  He's paid for everything out of his allowance.

This past spring, L. decided he wanted to sell Banjo.  I "advertised" - meaning I mentioned it to a few people.  Finally, when we had a garage sale in May - I advertised a little better.  Someone I knew from college who still lives in the area contacted me via facebook because she was interested in a pet for her classroom.

Once L. knew she was a teacher, that I actually knew her, and that her 6 year old loved animals (we saw pictures from Sea World!), L would not entertain the thought of a different buyer.

We finally connected last week - L. took great care in showing her everything she would ever want to know about Banjo!

L. was pleased with the new owner, also.  He mentioned to me several times how nice she was.

Sigh. I remember every school project L. has done where he had to tell "his" story - autobiography, timeline, etc. - he mentioned when he got Banjo.  So far there's been no seller's remorse.  The gecko has a good home and a chapter in our ordinary life has closed.