Meet the animals ...

 

 

 

This is Sirus.  He's a rather elderly cat (14) and he's all skin and bone.

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He likes his water on draught, and is quite happy to let it flow over the top of his head while he's drinking.  Hmm, odd.

 

And this is Darius.  He has to be the most annoying dog ever.  I admit he is pretty, but he is large, hairy, smelly and slobbers.  He is 11 months old (yes, I know he is still a pup), and is excitable, wants constant attention and fuss.  He barks, whines, moults, makes a noise when he's drinking, waits for me at the bottom of the stairs ... [silent shriek].  I am teaching him English swear words.