Lea Michele introduces 'new little love'

Adorableness alert!

Glee star Lea Michele shared some special news with her Twitter followers on Tuesday.

"Today I would like to introduce you to Pearl. She's 8 years old and is my new little love.. Welcome Pearl!"

Aww...

Let's hope Pearl will provide some happiness for Michele, 27, whose on and off-screen boyfriend, Cory Monteith, died in July, after he ingested heroin and alcohol.