I don't think so, but I'm not sure. I think I got Elvis (the cat in my avatar) AS my avatar using photobucket...you may want to try that. If it IS something about being new (and I really don't think it is), I think once you have 5 posts you can pm other members so you aren't "new" any more so try it again after the 5 posts?
Hugs and prayers!
Amy