Category Archives: Pets

Introducing Merrick ‘Merry’ the Marvellous

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

Yes, we have a new cat.  He was a stray we adopted from the local Cat and Dog home, and he is roughly 7 years old.  He also has a slight jaw deformity which gives him extra character, not that … Continue reading →

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Warning – This Post is Overflowing with Cuteness!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

We have captured the cuteness that is baby guinea pigs or piglets on film.  In the first picture there is: Badger, Snowdrop, Bandit and Cinnamon (Bandit is the only girl in this litter) The second picture shows Midge and Mungo, … Continue reading →

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A Happy Event

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

After multiple pet adoptions over the Winter, I am pleased to report that we have yet more pets.  Though not quite in the same manner as usual. Our two latest guinea pig girls came to us with a little secret … Continue reading →

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Merlin, the Thundersnow Cat

Posted on November 30, 2010 by

We have been following the work of Mrs Murray’s Cat and Dog Home for some years, as they rehome a huge amount of dogs, cats and other small animals throughout the year. We have also been thinking for quite some … Continue reading →

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There’s Somebody (Squeaking) in the Room!

Posted on December 24, 2009 by

Well you know what they say about famous last words. Both the Mum and I really felt the loss of Gilbert the last rat, and the Rat Palace had been tidied away.  The house just wasn’t the same… So…I arrived … Continue reading →

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Here Marks the Passing of Gilbert

Posted on December 7, 2009 by

Just briefly putting my head above the essay parapet to record the death of Gilbert the rat, my last ratty. I miss him already, but I know he was ready to go and be with his brother.  The pets are … Continue reading →

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Goodnight, Sweet Prince

Posted on August 9, 2009 by

When I first started this blog, one of the first things I did was to introduce my pets, including my 2 rats.  (I love my ratties, had them as pets for years.) It seems only fitting then, that I mark … Continue reading →

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Introducing Sophie, the Prima-bunny

Posted on December 23, 2008 by

We’ve had Sophie a while now.  My Mum adopted her from a bunny rescue place.  As she is an albino many people won’t have them as pets, honestly people are very strange. Anyhow, she has settled in nicely in her … Continue reading →

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Belated World Rat Day

Posted on April 5, 2008 by

Ok, so I know it was yesterday, but I still wanted to mention World Rat Day. As the proud keeper of 2 current rats, and the former owner of many more over the years I wanted to remind everyone that … Continue reading →

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A Lament for O’Malley

Posted on March 8, 2008 by

I can’t believe it’s been over 24 hours since he’s been gone already.  Mall was a cat and pet you can only dream of, friend and companion.  Faithful for 18 years.  He’d become slightly frail in the last year, even … Continue reading →

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