mr bearIf you follow me on Twitter you’ll have seen me announce the arrival of Mr Bear. He’s my new kitten. A British Shorthair. I adopted him from a wonderful lady in Devon and he is now thirteen weeks old. He’s absolutely mental – he spends half the time trying to climb impossible surfaces and the other half falling into a coma-like sleep! I’ll do a little video of him very soon – I tried to record some hair videos last weekend and he kept on shinning his way up the tripod and biting the wires so it took absolutely ages!

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He looks extremely fat here, but he’s really not. (Honestly.) I’m kind of more worried about my face – what is that expression?! I must be about to speak. Just for a change.

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Here is Mr Bear unwittingly preventing me from doing any work whatsoever! How can I type with that little snoozy face pointing up at me? And those huge bear paws…it’s just a no-win situation, productivity wise.

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  • http://MRBear AvdW

    Mr Bear is absolutely gorgeous!! I just keep looking at his chubby little face. Congratulations with your newest addition to your family.

  • http://www.londonmakeupgirl.com LondonMUgirl

    Oh my goodness, he is *adorable*! Look at the size of those paws!

  • http://twitter.com/carabthompson Cara

    Aw!

  • Jo

    Hes absolutely gorgeous! So glad all is going well

  • Kristina

    He is AWESOME!

  • http://beautifulcold.blogspot.com/ Cat

    OH MY GOD SO CUTE!!!!!!!

    Seriously, you have the second most adorable kitten ever (mine is the most adorable.)

    He has such a fluffy face! And fluffy body! And he looks so happy passed out in front of your keyboard.

  • Julia

    He’s gorgeous! xo

  • http://sugarpuffish.blogspot.com Sugarpuffish

    It’s really nice to see that you were able to get another kitty, he’s gorgeous and sounds like a handful :)

  • Christy

    !!!! OMG he’s absolutely adorable!!! awwws!! He’s really is a bear! I big squishy butterball bear!! He looks pretty big for being only 13 wks old but awws! <3 love kitties! too bad my boyfriend has 3 dogs…

  • http://callitbeauty.blogspot.com/ dani@callitbeauty

    That last photo is, quite possibly, THE cutest thing I’ve seen for a long time!

  • Kelly C.

    Awwwwwwww :) I’m happy to see you’ve invited such a sweet little guy into your life. So adorable!

  • http://thecleanbeautyblog.tumblr.com The Clean Beauty Blog

    He is ADORABLE! That last photo is just too much :)

    PS – saw your interview in Teen Vogue, congrats!

  • Ayla

    He is so adorable!

  • Jenny (love in a mist)

    OMG! OMG! OMG! Mr Bear is just the most gorgeous kitty, what a sweetheart, I’m so glad that you’ve found another companion, he is just scrumptious I would be fussing him constantly lol!
    Im genuinely so happy for you Ruth, this post has made my Monday :-), lots of love and a big chin tickle for Mr Bear Jenny xxxx

  • alice

    congrats!!
    mr. bear looks so fluffy and adorable and your hair matches hah.

  • http://Indigo-Kir-Royale.blogspot.com IndigoKirRoyale

    He’s adorable! And kitty is aptly named. Welcome Mr.Bear! ^_^ Looking forward to seeing you in YouTube and Blog Land.

  • http://thehqofbeauty.blogspot.com Stacey

    Ahhh Ruth, he’s gorgeous! I did wonder if you’d get another one. I love the snoozy picture! He does look chunky but chunky is good. You look gorgeous xx

  • lucia

    Hi, beautiful cat…have the unpleasant habit of walking on the keys of the computer as you tipe! They want to add their
    comments…or check the spelling! See you soon.

  • Nichola

    Ahh, Ruth! I’m so pleased to read about your new arrival :-)
    He is absolutely gorgeous! I love his stripy markings and massive smile. He sounds like a very happy little kitten and what a great name, it suits him very well.
    This has put a big smile on my face at the start of a challenging Monday.
    xx

  • gaya

    He’s so cute! I wanna hug him! :D

  • Lisa

    I love him! Congrats!

  • Sammi

    Awwww! Such a cutie! Similarities to Garfield the cat are uncanny! Absolutely adorable! X

  • Shelley

    OMG Ruth – he is sooo cute. I’m surprised you get anything done at all with him around.

    My cat George used to bite wires to get our attention. I can’t tell you how many mobile phone chargers we went through :-).

  • claire

    Too cute for words. Looks like my cat Mr Ripley but with a no. 2 buzz cut!
    Makes my broody for another kitten, but I’m not sure how Mr. Ripley would take it!

  • Yvonne

    Mr Bear is absolutely gorgeous! Looking forward to his video.

    I also like his cute name – a little reminder of Ted.

  • Helen

    Congrats Ruth in getting a new, healthy kitten! I’m so glad that you got him, he looks beautiful and just so adorably cute! I bet you’re absolutely delighted as his owner :D xx

  • http://stylesouk.wordpress.com Style Souk

    All together now: ‘Awwwwwww’.

    I’m so delighted for you, Ruth, and hope that your new companion will bring lots of happiness, giggles and mischief into your life.

    Sarah x

    P.S: The picture of Mr Bear sleeping beside your computer has MADE MY DAY! :0)

  • http://www.findingsnowflakes.blogspot.com izmel

    he’s adoooorable!!!!!!

  • lizziee

    He is absolutely adorable. Congratulations, Ruth.

    xx

  • http://sophiephiephie.blogspot.com Sophie

    I love him so much, he’s gorgeous!! x

  • http://www.glamsam87.blogspot.com Sami

    He is adorable!!! and he looks well fed (not fat!) xxx

  • Sue

    Aaaaw, kitty!!! Congrats on Mr Bear’s arrival, and his successful hunt of toy mouse(?) and tape measure- worthy foes! xxx p.s. most delightful shade he’s wearing!

  • BooBooNinja

    Mr. Bear is adorable! He lookes like a cuddly toy in the first photo. :)

  • Sue

    p.p.s. He’s going to be a monster! The size of those paws! xxx

  • Eva

    I would like to subscribe to the mr. Bear fanclub. Very aptly named :D

    I wish you lots of luck and happiness with mr. Bear (:

  • Anna

    SOOOOOOO SUPER CUTEEEEE! <3 i want one too…!

  • Meeta

    He is absolutely adorable! Love that first pic especially

  • Selvi

    He’s wonderful! May you bring each other (and Mr. AMR, of course) lots of happiness and adventures!

  • http://www.computergirl2007.blogspot.com Emma Computergirl

    He is such a cutie! It always makes me laugh when kittens get Nap Attacks! xx

  • http://hazelsworldofjoy.blogspot.com Hazel

    One word – adorable!

  • http://lipssofacto.blogspot.com meg

    Oh wow. So happy for you Ruth, he sounds like a very kitten-ish kitten if that makes sense. I love the name too.

    Congrats on the Marie Claire Shortlist by the way. Do you think you’ll be attending the awards thingie?

    x

    • Ruth

      @Meg oh I had no idea!!!! I shall look into it, I didn’t know anything aboiut it! x

  • Piscohof

    Oh dear. That bottom photo: have you made him the smuggest cat EVER? I salute you!

    He’s gorgeous.

  • Kim

    What a cute little fluffy guy! Love his big smile and little pink nose in the picture where you’re holding him. If you’d like a word of advise . . . string toys, lots of them!

  • Monika

    Congratulation!!! He is so cute, an angel in your life .xoxo

  • Monika

    Adoption is the best way to have a pet.

  • Amigurumigirl

    Congratulations! What a sweetie. I can’t wait to see more of Mr. Bear. :)

  • http://www.bluecastlewishes.com stef

    I’m so delighted about the new kitten!

  • http://www.theblossomshed.blogspot.com Clare @ The Blossom Shed

    Oh congratulations Ruth! Your whole sad experience last month left me just heartbroken that anyone had to go through that – Mr Bear looks fat and happy and very snuggly, enjoy all his kittenish charms and please keep the pictures coming – expensive beauty products and baby animals are my main weaknesses:)

  • http://www.beskincareful.blogspot.com/ Sarah @BEskincareful

    He is GORGEOUS! And I love that name. What a little character ^_^

  • http://butterflycaught.com/ martha

    OH MY GOD what a cute little rascal !!!
    and that last photo is making my heart melt !

  • Annette

    <3 <3 <3 What a babe!

  • Julia

    He is absolutely gorgeous! And has a brilliant name:-) I’d never get work done either with him snoozing around the place! No doubt Mr Bear has found himself a wonderful home :-)

  • Sophie

    he’s absolutely gooorgeous! very jealous, lots of love x

  • Anonymous

    He looks lovely! Congratulations on your new baby! xxx

  • Eva

    What a sweetie!

  • http://www.misstopsyturvy.wordpress.com MissTopsyTurvy

    Ruth, he is absolutely adorable!!! (Sighs but the thought that my own cat is miles away from London in my home country…). Anyway, I’m really pleased that you’ve decided giving it another go with a new cat despite what happened with Ted. I have no doubt that little mr. Bear will bring you lots of joy :)

  • http://www.cupcakesandcherries.com Daisy

    Awwww CUTE! More pictures, more pictures x

  • Lucy_W

    He looks so sweet!

  • Katherine L. S.

    AHAHAHAHAH! So getting crazy! Mr Bear is that adorable! <33 I own my own Kitten, Snupie, since a few years and he just turned 4 – he kinda looks like yours in an older version. So cute! I hope he's gonna have a happy life with you! <3

  • http://jennyslondon.wordpress.com/ jenny

    o my o my! So cute!! I have a norwegian forest cat at home and would like to get her a friend, but my partner is saying no. I would love a little kitten though!! xx

  • Nina

    He is just adorable! Like a fluffy ball of love! Congrats to Bear on adopting Ruth :D

  • Erin

    Yeah for Mr. Bear!

  • http://adollwithoutstyle.blogspot.com/ Margarita

    He is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely gorgeous, and really really adorable!

  • Joanna Galloway

    Arrrhhh Ruth hes adorable!!! Reminds me of a cat i used to own- his name was Cashmere and he lived to the ripe old age of 21! My dog is currently in labour so im in for a long night….

  • Roberta

    I am so happy for you. Enjoy Mr. Bear!

  • Ana

    Oh Ruth, he’s the cutest cat i’ve ever seen x

  • leah

    He is so lovely! I’m so happy for you!

  • http://www.thebeautyscoop.co.uk Claire

    He is beautiful, you’ll have to do what I do and get him in on as many blog photographs (and YouTube videos for yourself) as you can. Love cats. x

  • Alexandra

    Oh wow he is adorable i want to smoosh my face in his fluffyness lol. Dont worry im just a crazy cat lady.For once my cat is asleep on the floor and not streched out on my desk stopping me doing anything. Congratulations on your new addition :)

  • Katy

    What a handsome boy! I love his face. I have a marmalade cat too. His name is Cummins (he has a purr like a diesel engine!). I’m sure Mr Bear will bring you as much joy as my puss cat has brought me!

  • Kitty

    Oh Ruth, I am so happy for you!!! Mr Bear is gorgeous. Hehe I remember back at uni there was a cat from a nearby house who liked hanging out at the uni library balcony. If you sat down and opened a book he would come and stretch himself full length across your book, guaranteeing once and for all that absolutely no work would be done.

  • Anonymous

    Mr Bear is such a cute name and he is so adorable!!!

  • flick

    that brightened my day! my cat used to ritually fall asleep on my laptop keyboard in some kind of cuddly protest (while i was using the laptop). You may find that there’s competition between cat and keyboard ;)

  • Christina

    I am so happy that you got another cat after the sad story with ted. We had two british shorthair too – one creme and one blue one. I am sure you’ll have a wonderful time with your new family member – he looks gorgeous ;)

  • http://www.theillustriousillustrator.com Sylwia

    He is absolutely adorable, congratulations Ruth! I hope we will be seeing Mr Bear making a peek in your new tutorials as well. Another excellent reason to have a look at your website!

  • Ireland

    Congratulations – he’s lovely, I just want reach out and give him a little pet and say hello.

    Also
    When people ooh and aah over puppies I always think just get a cat and you’ll have a puppy for life !

  • Chloe Elizabeth

    For some reason didn’t get the email on this so only just saw this as I was reading your today’s email fix and you mentioned about a kitten hanging from venetian blinds so quickly transferred to your website

    WOW !

    HOW – ADORABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :-)

    X

  • claudia

    he looks like garfield, but cuter!

  • Katy

    I can’t believe he’s real! He’s like a cuddly toy, so adorable! So jealous haha xoxo

  • Abigail

    So happy for you Ruth, Mr Bear is STINKIN’ cute!!!! He is going to be a big cat looking at his precious huge paws…!! Enjoy him, he will bring you so much happiness!

  • Annette

    http://www.youtube.com/user/mugumogu#p/u/0/hPzNl6NKAG0

    If you get a moment Ruth, please do watch this cat video. I literally cried with laughter. X

    • Ruth

      @Annette that is amazing! Hahaha, what a cute cat!! xx

  • Annette

    Ruth, i’m sure Mr Bear will be cuter – may he bring you much love and hilarity – (all the videos of that cat are hilarious!) X

    • Ruth

      @Annette I know, I’m sat watching them now! Haha. There goes Thursday.. x

  • Joanna

    He is so cute! He looks like Garfield :)

  • Song

    Hi Ruth and Mr.Bear

    From Thailand

  • alice

    Congratulations. He’s gorgeous.

  • http://onestilettoatatime.blogspot.com Abby

    He is incredibly cute!!! Never seen a cat that looks so much like a bear before!!

  • Rebecca

    Darn it! Now I am dying for a huge pawed kitty!

  • Chantal

    Just need to look at the pictures to fall with Mr Bear!!