The Furries

It occurred to me recently that while I talk about them occasionally , I've never really introduced my kittens. So I'm here to put things right. Girls and boys, introducing to you, my cats.

Smeagol

Named as such because Lord of the Rings was huge when she was an actual kitten. She was this tiny little thing and when she hid in the dark, all you could see where these huge round eyes staring back at you. And well, Smeagol sounded better than Gollum don't you think?

Best known for: Giving good cuddles, talking a lot and being a stink.

Meeko

One Christmas I was playing Disney's Trivial Pursuit with Dan's family and one of the questions was "What is the name of the raccoon in Pocahontas?" The answer was Meeko and I don't know why, but I just loved it and decided right then and there to call our second cat that even though we hadn't got her yet.

Best known for: Being a big, fluffy cutey, eating everything in sight and being a bit mental.

So there you have it folks. You've just gotten to know my family a little bit better.