Apologies for the drawn-out story, but I feel like I should post it all. x) Skip to the bottom if you'd rather just get right to the point.
It started yesterday after I made the decision to try out for some ICC raids. I was a little hesitant about having Skorn, a Devilsaur, as my pet when BM is looked down upon enough. I sat there and considered getting a wolf for raiding. As I contemplated this I knew the only pet I could feasibly let go of would be my Arcturis - Vengeance. As much as I love him and have a good bond with that bear, it's...different. I hardly ever use him or take him out, he's just...with me. A guardian that's always there, but one that I didn't necessarily need. I realized that I could let him go and retame him in Cataclysm without feeling any heartbreak.
Anyways, I ended up getting into my first ICC 10 man (a pug) and I took Skorn with me. Well, there were no problems whatsoever and surprisingly enough I didn't hear a single complaint about being BM. Was #2 in both damage and DPS for the whole run as well. This was a huge relief because I couldn't imagine getting a wolf that I wouldn't care about and raiding beside it.
With that problem solved I went back to my normal WoW routines, pleased that I wouldn't have to get a wolf (I really don't think I could bond with any of them). However, I just kept having that thought tickle the back of my mind about releasing Vengeance. I couldn't stop thinking of all the pets I'd like to have but never had room for. Did I really need three Spirit Beasts? Especially when one just lived in the stables?
Eventually I decided to just do it and go on a taming spree. I was planning on going around and getting a handful of different pets to see how I liked them. Well, I started out with Trachela, the beautiful black and white vulture in Terrokar.
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And.....I didn't get any farther. >.>
There was an instant bond there, and I knew I'd suddenly found a wonderful pet. I've always had my eye on this bird due to my love of black and white stripes. They're just something I've always loved visually, most of that stemming from the gothic styles of Tim Burton. I wanted a name to reflect that, and then realized it was right in front of my nose.
So, here's my newest companion. Burton the vulture.
(he's a male, since I never have female pets)
I know how you felt with Vengeance, though. I had Jasmine (Aotona) and while she was pretty to look at, she never really clicked with me. I went on a little mini-taming spree of my own and ended up with my panther Nemaeus. 
And I agree, the black and white seems to really suit you! A good match, methinks :3
