I love the pups and the color palette this year! Sadly I missed all the detective work, I usually stalk this thread (and maybe the artists...) all September, but I was so busy this year that I missed all the fun. Oh well. Shout out to the wonderful CS staff for an amazing litter once agian!
On a side note, you know you're getting to be an older member when you mix up your staff litters. I thought the 2015 litter was last year... I remember those discussions vividly.
My favorite pet this year would have to be Lillian's. The design has all of the aspects I love in a pet (dragon-like wings, horns, a companion) and the story is beautiful. I teared up a bit, and Thalia's story (or, what we know of it at least) really resonates with me. Thank you, Lillian. (By any chance do you have a copy of that design with arrows? I'd love to see it.)