Project Lore

Have you ever purchased and used one of Blizzard's Account Authenticators? Then you're in for a fun little surprise waiting for you in the mailbox when (or rather, if) you can log into your account today! The company has seen fit to reward those players who have practiced account safety by giving them an exclusive in-game pet called the Core Hound Pup. These little guys look, predictably, like their larger, older brethren what with the two heads and gaping, magma-filled maws. But while they're only an eighth of the size, they're about a hundred times cuter. The Core Hound Pop will periodically roll around on the ground, roll back on their hind legs and beg, and all sorts of other sickeningly sweet activities. It may even be enough to stop you from looting all that Leather in Molten Core! Though there has been no official FAQ released or anything concerning the vanity pet, Nethaera indicates that there is no specific time period for obtaining the pet if you don't have an Authenticator yet:

The Core Hound Pup is a gift for anyone using an authenticator (attached to an account) whether it's the physical authenticator or the mobile authenticator. Anyone who attaches an authenticator will also receive this lovable new pet. Think of it as your own personal guard dog.

Pretty cool, huh? If you're unfamiliar with the device, it can be linked to your Battle.net account and gives you a new code that must be entered every time you log into the account or World of Warcraft. This is supposed to add an extra layer of security so that even if a hacker is able to steal your password, they won't have access to the randomized codes. I'm a bad player and actually haven't bought an Authenticator yet, myself, but I do have an iPod Touch that I might be willing to load the app onto. Is this pet enough for you to finally procure an Authenticator if you don't already have one?