Bertie & Belle @ December 2011. Below is their second update. We had a very busy Christmas with family and friends coming and going, both cats coped very well and stood their ground, no hiding or running to our bedroom for refuge, they were both very sociable and friendly. They did however spend most of their spare time scaling our 8ft Christmas tree to retrieve the fairy from the top (our own fault as the fairy had real feather wings), taking it in turns to remove, baubles, beads and candy canes on the way. The tree remained in tact (just about) but was very comical with bits flying off.

Belle has become top cat very quickly even with Bertie's superior physical strength, she is defiantly in charge, she also has the brains of the pair.. very quick to work things out and get into or out of things. She sends most of the day following around Maxim as he plays and is not at all shy with any of us anymore, she is really rather brave these days, I think she will miss Maxim (and a quiet house) when he heads back to nursery on the 11th.

Bertie is a darling, friendly and very loyal he follows me everywhere and lays at my feet or as close as he can as I move around the house. he allows everyone to cuddle him and make a fuss, especially with Maxim, who cuddles him a lot, he is never nasty and is very patient with him. He wakes me every morning without fail to demand breakfast with a gentle paw in the face and licks my neck till I either stroke him and he settles next to me or I feed him, all depends how hungry he is.

They are now totally at home, they sleep all night at the foot of the bed, come when they are called (90% of the time), wag their tails so hard when we have been out their little bodies move from side to side, sit on the edge on of the bath at bath time and drink water from the running tap as we clean our teeth. They are fascinated by water, from taps, showers and glasses and spend time fishing with paws and drinking running water whenever they can. Bertie has also taken a liking to a particular palm plant I have which is looking worse for wear. Not interested in the others just this one.

We are thrilled as they have exceeded our expectations as members of the family, they have wonderfully different personalities but are both amazing little cats. Cannot imagine ever owning anything other than a Siberian cat, the joy they bring (and create) is wonderful.

Another update :- Sorry it's been ages for a Boris update. With 11 days until my due date we have been occupied with getting things ready! I have to mention however, we have had very much hands on help from our furry friends as you will see from some of the photos! They really are an inquisitive breed - having left them both asleep downstairs one evening, we went up to the nursery to build the bookcase and were joined within minutes by both boys inspecting our every move! Everyone who comes to the house adores Boris. He has so much attention and is increasingly good with friend's children who visit. He still chirrups the moment he comes in but also has developed a meow now which is really sweet. He's still such a cutie, very affectionate, loves a game still and most importantly loves to cuddle up with us in bed most mornings @ August 2011

Broni & Luka @ December 2011