Pets, in chronological order:

-Tub of worms: none of which came when called
-Duck: entertainingly named "Quackers"
-Rabbit: "Thumper", met sad end
-Cat: much-beloved, named "Nyssa" in true geek style
-Cat: named "Cutter" in honour of unrequited pre-teen love for "Elfquest" comic character
-Cat: "Fluffy", secretly unliked
-Cat: present from ex-boyfriend, christened "Pudding" as a result of a 'name that cat' contest amongst friends
-Cat: "Eggletina", oddly named "Lolita" by former owner
-Sea monkeys: unnamed and very disappointing