I’ve heard of red giants and white dwarfs. So what term shall we coin for Miss Billie’s starry eyes – orange whoppers?
Here we are on history’s second Matariki public holiday. Where I live, there have been a lot of events held to mark the event, including a night market, a pool party, concerts and star-themed activities for kids.
I’m happy to see all the gatherings and goings-on as people get used to this celebration. To me it makes sense that it has a “new year” spirit – a bit of thoughtfulness and optimism in the deep midwinter.
Last year, with the first Matariki holiday, I put together a star-related Furry Friday collection. Since we’re all making new traditions, here’s the second Matariki Furry Friday, with a lineup of pets with stars in their eyes. Enjoy the pets, and the day!
Gibson’s eyes are full of optimism and fun.
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A whole bank of space-piercing telescopes couldn’t match the peepers of Mickey and Mitzi.
Nine-week-old Honey is all fluff and gleam.
Gazing down the light-years: Albie (left), Felix and Cleo.
Yoyo (left), Neeps and Pepper definitely exert a gravitational pull.
Echo (left), Salmon and Jess have stern, stellar stares.
Bear has learned that the Latin word for his name is ‘Ursa’. But does that make him Ursa Major or Ursa Minor? And what’s the Latin word for walkies?
Monty (left), Andy and Toni come in peace. Take them to your feeder, uh, leader.
Neb and Rocky found the Higgs Boson but accidentally ate it, sorry.
Mila, left, and Mango are upset about people confusing astrology for astronomy. Honestly!
Prince Jasper still can’t bring himself to speak about what happened to Pluto.
VJ’s face is a miracle of symmetry.
If you search this photo rigorously, you’ll eventually find a dog who has cunningly concealed himself. His name is Nico.
Echo (left) and Teddy are delighted to model headwear so long as it’s tasteful.
Madame Tourbiére (left) bears the French name for ‘bog’ (the swampy type). Is that a revolutionary cap she’s wearing? I can imagine her knitting and laughing while the guillotine despatches some nobles. Fluttershy sports a cap of a more innocent nature.
A small constellation of gentle dog faces: Tessa (left), Ciccio and Guinness.
Gus contemplates the fabric of space-time, and how much fun it’d be to chew the edge of it.
Riley’s eyebrows are starting to rival those of Einstein.
Ragnar (left), Toby and Oska just caught sight of a veterinarian’s bill.
When the world gets too much, find something crocheted and hug it. So says Gracie, and she’s not wrong.
Okay, it doesn’t have to be crocheted. Plush synthetic can work well too, says Millie.
Aria’s eyes are as bright as a binary star system.
The broad, gentle faces of Bunk (left) and Lyra are enough to calm the soul.
Monty’s sensors have locked successfully on to the toy. Why isn’t the tractor beam working?
By chewing the toy to bits, Billie discovers the concept of entropy: a system will experience increasing disorder, then mum will buy a new one.
The world is flat, you say? Why do tell me more, says Major.
The star cluster known as Matariki is visible in the northeastern skies, and also on the nose of Hugo.
The best snuggle is a dad snuggle, according to Nia.
This luxuriant lad is named Neil Finn. There’s a joke in there about split ends but let’s not push it.
A day off? Whiskey will take it.
The camera loves Loki, but he’s not sure he reciprocates.
Turbo’s eyes (left) are full of fiery Venus; Griffin’s are as cool as Neptune.
Finally, it’s frequent Furry Friday star Floki. He’s quietly thrilled about this shorter working week.
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