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Mona is home. She is recovering well.

Her main issue right now is the hygienic shave that the vet gave her. Mona can’t scratch her butt and she is not happy with that. All of us are very happy she is still with us. Many thanks to the Austin Vet ER

Noctis, the other furry member of the household, can’t understand what the big deal is.

The rest of the animals wish Mona a speedy recovery.

The Shepherds are sure Mona will be back to running around in no time. As the resident fur factories, they assure her that hair will grow back.

Rito, in particular, knows the perils of not having hair, and Charlie, as one French Bulldog to another, suggests less treats and more naps.

And that concludes are pet round up. Certain members of the HA households were excluded: Paul the Tarantula, the two lizards, and the assorted fish do not care, Thrawn the Prawn promised murder, and Batty the Outside Cat sent the following, “Dog. Pheh.”

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  1. So glad Mona is home and recovering! Thank you for the fur babies pictures! Lovely! Merry Christmas to House Andrews!

  10. Wow! I didn’t realize you had such a large and varied menagerie. What blessed beasts they are. So glad Mona’s doing well.

    Having lost all our beasts (to old age thankfully) in 2024, I’m tempted every time I see a picture of one. I just have to keep reminding myself, “not until the renovations are done!”

    Thanks for sharing your pets. Very uplifting for a stressful day.

  11. A) Glad Mona is ok, and I hope you have an all-around relaxing and emergency-free Xmas.

    B) Thrawn the prawn? Rank Geand Admiral? I need a picture!!! 😉

  17. Really glad Mona is home recovering. sick pets are very stressful. We had major vet issues from May to July. One boxer developed rapidly spreading terminal cancer, Other boxer had an ulcer on his eye which took special eye serum made from his blood (took about six weeks to clear) At the same time Doberman had massive UTI infection and was peeing all over everything beds included. I have now invested in waterproof sheets as covers on everything. If the monsters look the least little bit off I cringe right now.

  18. Sorry this has nothing to do with the post (glad the animals are ok).

    My husband bought me the arcane society HL books for Christmas and I found them when they were delivered and was so shocked and happy but I can’t open them yet!!

  21. I love reading about your fur family members. such variety! I bet Mona will be up and about in no time!

  22. Glad all furry, scaled and any other animals are healthy and happy. It’s so hard when our pets are sick or injured so I am so happy this had a positive ending. Last year we had a scare with our then 5 year old dog but I am glad to report he is healthy and happy and still here a year later!

    Merry Christmas to those that celebrate and happy holidays to all!

  23. Good news , wishing you and yours ( and the menagerie ) a very merry Christmas from sunny Australia.

  26. Very hood news, glad Mona is recovering! OMG, that frog costume on the littlest member of the fur family, i laughed so hard my eyes are tearing. Whew, oh boy.

  27. Yay Mona!! So glad she’s home, and getting better!! The various “get well” greetings from fur cousins are hilarious!! And of course, her own cat sibling’s reaction is priceless!!

  30. I’m glad Mona is feeling better!All the hugs for all the fur (and non-fur) babies and double hugs for Mona! <3

  32. I’m so glad that Mona is recovering. I love all of the fur baby pics, but especially that first one of Mona…..sqeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!
    🥰💕💕

    Here’s wishing HA, Mod R, assorted HA and Mod R family, and the BDH a joyous holiday season full of whatever brings you peace and warmth, and a very Happy New Year! I hope 2026 will be much better for all of us! 😁

  33. always love seeing the fur kids and hearing stories about them. hope the rest of the holidays are peaceful and non-eventful for you all!

  36. Good news about Mona and fun fur baby photos. Thank you.

    I’m wishing peaceful and lovely holidays to all. Happy new year and health to Ilona, Gordon, Mod R, Kid 1, Kid 2, and each and every member of the BDH (can you tell I just finished re-reading Sweap of the Heart?

  37. ♥️ I’m glad she’s well and home again, just keep telling her that itchy butt too shall pass 🙂

  38. Get well soon, Mona, and thank you for the menagerie photos. Question: do the scorpions send well-wishes for Mona as well? Inquiring minds want to know! :p

  39. As ever love your posts x Wishing all of your family and extended family a wonderful Christmas and a healthy and happy new year. Love from the UK 💖🎄🐾🧑‍🎄xxx

  41. merry Christmas to all The HA family! Mona, soon the itchy butt will be haired and less itchy. And so delighted the family has rounded to support you during you trial.

    Thank you for the happy update

  45. Love this post so much. Also that the tarantula’s name is so sensible, so non assuming.

    And Thrawn. 🦐

    I am so entertained and happy Mona is okay!

  47. Aww, poor Paul, always getting left out. He’s definitely got hair, so he should get to share his two cents.

    FYI, I’m arachnophobic, but even I acknowledge how cool and sweet (for a huge, hairy spider) Tarantulas are.

  49. awww, all such cute fur babies!
    I’m glad Mona is recovering well!
    Merry Christmas to all of HA!🎄🎅

  52. Ilona, your no to Gordon got me going. I laughed so hard, my son in the other room had to come see what was going on!

    Glad the animals are all doing well and mostly wishing Mona a good recovery! Wishing you all a good holiday.

  53. Glad Mona is better! Did you ever figure out what caused it?

    Also – comments are locked for the merchandise post, so I’m coming here to rave. I recently received my order, and it’s gorgeous. Every time I look at my stuff, my inner Gollum comes out… I had some odd questions and requests, and Amie was so helpful and accommodating despite no doubt drowning in orders. Wonderful shopping experience, 10/10.

    Feel free to repeat any time hehehe

  54. My word! How many dogs and cats do you have? I see why the two of you need a big house–all the animals.

    • These are the pets of three households, ours and our daughters. 🙂 We only have 1 aging dog, Nykie, Charlie, and 2.5 cats. Batty is an outside cat so she counts for a half.

  57. Is Noctis named after the character from the Geek & Sundry show LARPs? I’m so glad Mona is doing better!

  61. I love Rito!!!

    I have two American Hairless Terriers and they are my babies!! If Rito is anything like my two, he gets cold at 70 degrees and he probably enjoys basking in the sun, in the warm concrete.