the luckiest i've been was finding sherb on my second ever ticket! my best friend and i loved him after seeing the promo image with all the new villagers, so i recognized him right away and knew i had to have him even though i didn't really know anything about him at the time. needless to say i love him now and will never part with him! i don't even mind that he has the stock lazy house, since i think it suits him.
P.S. thank you for dobie, he's settling in today! he's already wearing one of the sweaters i designed and i'd die for him. i'm glad you had such good luck while trying to get him out!! <3