Fur Babies

I think it high time I introduce you to my fur babies. These are my little companions, my comforts. They instinctively know when I'm in pain. It's incredible really. In total we have 6 cats, two male, four female and one very adorable puppy.

They are like an extension of my family, another branch of support. There in the good times and we have great fun. But they never leave me when I need them mist. Even when I think I want to be left alone and dont want any social interaction they will come over to me, not all at once, and either sit on my lap or curl up at my feet, even sometimes curl into my stomach if I'm lying on my side.

They are truly remarkable and some of you may think I've lost the plot talking about what you would consider "pets" but they are so much more than that to me. You can get me a ticket for the crazy train if you wish but I won't be getting on. My fur babies are great comfort and joy and they deserve a shootout today.

Love to my Endo Sister's
XxxxX

Coco (Our seven month old puppy. He's a miniature cross between a King Charles and a Jack Russell Terrier) Such an affectionate little guy. He has the run of the house, will only sleep on a double bed and will eat anything. Thinks he's human. Favorite toy at the moment is a seashell(go figure) Best friend is Caspey. 

This extremely handsome guy is Beau a.k.a Beau Bonnell, Tommy Beau Beau, My Liege, Sir Lionheart, Lord of Banniballia, Bannibals, Jelly Belly, Freckle Face, Beau Beau Baggins , and Monkey Man. Beau is Vicky's baby. My fur nephew if you will :-) He is the Father of the three Babies which are coming up next. He enjoys Tuna, chicken, lasagne anf meatballs. He's obsessed with Game of Thrones and thinks he is a King. Beau Beau enjoys his tail being pulled, his ears and head being scratched and under his chin. He gets very dribbly and will drool and purr loudly when happy. He's also been known to snore quite loudly. 

Here we have Merriadoc Brandybuck a.k.a Merry, Sketchy, Sketchy Etchy, The Elusive One, Mer. Merry is one of the three kittens that were born and since a baby she's had a very unique character. She really only likes one on one human interaction. Any sudden movements and she's out of the room in a flash. We slag and say she has secret tunnels around the house, she moves that quickly and quietly from room to room. She was the first kitten to open an eye. The were born on the 8th of September 2008 and in the 9th she opened one gorgeous bright blue eye. So I called her "one eyed Joe" for a few days until I decided on names. She enjoys her cuddles when she let's you. Catching her for wash time and nail trimming is a nightmare but I wouldn't change her for the world. 

Here we have Star a.k.a Star Bar, Shaky Legs, Missy Moo, Yippy. Star is the Queen. She's my Mum's baby and Mother to the three kittens. She has the funniest miaow. She yips instead, like she's talking to you. She purrs like a helicopter, struts like Marilyn Monroe and at the moment likes to hang out in the kitchen. Her are Beau were rescued from a Green Recycling Bin. Someone had put them and another kitten in the wheelie bin. The lady that found them kept the other kitten and we took Beau and Star. Vicks had wanted a kitten for a long time so two was a nice surprise. They were so tiny. We knew nothing about cats so didn't realise we had a male and a female until Star began putting on a considerable amount of weight on one side it seemed. Vicky's friend had cats and pointed out Star was pregnant. Well we got Beau neutered right away. Then got the stethoscope out and heard the heartbeats of the babies. She was carrying one on her left, two on her right side. Then they began kicking as they grew. It was amazing. Vicky made a nesting box for Star to give birth in when the time came but Star had other plans. It was the crack of dawn. Everyone was asleep. When suddenly Vicky screamed "Come quick, she's had them!" Well we all jumped out of bed and ran downstairs. There was Star, on the armchair in the living room, curled up with two beautiful little babies. We were amazed. Everything was so neat and tidy. Mum heard an eek sound and sure enough there's another kitten after climbing up the armchair to the top. So Mum placed the little one back down to Star who immediately began to groom her baby. It's a day I'll never forget. I'm so glad that things turned out the way they did. I wouldn't swap my fur babies for anything. 

Caspe a.k. a Caspey, Crispy Cream, Crispius Cremus, Baby Man, Caspey Doodles, Eek! Casper is my little baby. He's the youngest Cat. I rescued him on the 31st August 2010. This date happens to be my Grandfather's Birthday. He's in spirit twenty three years and honestly on that day I had no intention to get another pet. I mean we had five cats at this point. But I was out shopping with my Mum and a friend at the time and I had a sudden urge to call into the vets to see if they had any kittens that needed a home. They had had two kittens but one had just been rehoused. Casper's Brother had literally been taken just before we got there (I probably would have taken them both) so he was all alone. This tiny black and white balk of fur with icy blue eyes. I just had to bring him home. So our vet is linked with the DSPCA (Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) and they will do a home check before they release an animal into your care. Well the two ladies came straight out to the house, met the cats. We had a lovely chat and a cup of tea and within a few ours Casper was in the palm of my hand eeking his little head off. He has a habit since a kitten of sucking his leg, he kisses you and rubs his nose up against your face, sits on your lap and always curls into my tummy when my Endo is bad. He a company animal. He has an addiction to dreamies and the felix goodies. Once he here's the bag opening he runs for them.

Star and Merry

Indy a.k.a Indian Jones, Fluffy Princess, Adventure Kitty, Ind. Indy is a really quite, no trouble at all cat. She will venture upstairs to me when I'm lying out and simply curl up behind my knees or my back. She loves company and human food. I actually think she has hollow legs. Either that or she's storing up for the apocalypse. Anytime the fridge opens she's sure to be there chancing her paw for a treat. She has inherited many of Star's traits, even a little bit of the strut but at the same time is such a character all on her own. I swear she doesn't groom though I think her philosophy is "why should I do it when these giant hairless cats are willing to do it for me?" because sure enough anytime you pet her you end up coming away with excess fur. I devised a method of "plucking" her. It's much more gentle than it sounds, trust me. She loves it. I'll post a video one day maybe. 

Afternoon nap. Auntie Vicks and Casper chilling out.

Casper and Star Star has somewhat adopted Casper into the fold now)

Th three Babies. They used to sleep like this alot.
Pip, Merry and Indy

One of Merry's many hiding spots.

Perrigrin Took a.k.a Pip, Pippin, Pippy, Pippy Long Ears, Pipple,Peaslip,Pippy Doodles, Pippla, She who whines alot. To say Pip is a character doesn't begin to explain it. She is hilarious, stroppy, living and moody all at the same time. Like a teenager. It's amusing. She got herself locked inside the local Church for two weeks one Summer. I was convinced she had been stolen or knocked down, something awful. I couldn't sleep, my stomach was in knots. I was so upset that I scarcely believed it when she came sauntering back in the door. It was a warm Summer's day. I was trying to study, Mum was in the back garden and in strolls Pip. She was so thin from not having been fed but oh was I glad to have her back. I spoiled her rotten. Gave her anything she wanted but all she wanted was her normal food and her spot on my bed and company. Her and Coco have a love/hate relationship but I think they'll get there.

Beau looking very fetching.


I'm fully aware that this post has nothing to do with Endo as such but these guys are also in a way part of my support network. They offer unconditional love, never judge and I don't have to ever explain anything to them. I have a great respect for animals and through my own personal beliefs I know that we are all connected in such a way that language isn't the only way of communicating.


Anyway I hope you enjoyed getting to know my fur babies. If you guys have any, please feel free to share.

Love to my Endo Sister's and their families.
XxxxX