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Frequently Asked Kitty Questions
Who are these kitties?
The Itty Bitty Kitties are foster kittens that come to us from the Tacoma/Pierce County Humane Society. We care for the babes until they are old enough to be adopted, then we find them loving homes.
What is the IBKC blog all about?
The IBKC blog follows the daily lives of our foster kittens and Charlene Butterbean, our resident cat. Occasionally we feature other kittens being fostered by our friends.
How do I go about adopting one of these kitties?
First send us an email if you're interested. When the kittens are around 6 weeks old, we set appointments for a "meet and greet". If all goes well at your meeting, and the kittens approve, you may adopt.
Because they are Humane Society kittens, we must follow their rules. There is an application process and an adoption fee. All kittens must be spayed or neutered before leaving our nest. Because these kittens receive copious amounts of love while they are in our care, we only let them go to people that promise they'll do the same. Seriously,, if you're looking for a kitty just because you have a large mouse population in your home, please look elsewhere.
We don't want to adopt, but can we just come visit the kitties?
I'm sorry, but we don't grant requests for visits . We just can't.
Are these kittens the cutest kittens in the world?
Of course they are.
How big are these itty bitty kitties?
When people meet the kitties, they are always surprised at how small they are. I know it's hard to get a sense of the size of the kitties from the pictures. They are most likely smaller than you think.
What kind of camera do you use to take the kitty pics?
I use a Nikon D-40.
How many cats does it take to be classified a "crazy cat lady"?
I think it's thirteen, but it varies from state to state.
How does one go about fostering?
First, think about it. It is a big commitment. Do you have time in your life and space in your home? If you do, contact your local animal shelter. Many have foster programs and are often in need of foster families. It works for me because I work from home and can take breaks during the day to care for the kittens. It's very rewarding. I always feel ( and my foster friends will agree) that you get more than you give.
If fostering isn't right for you, there are many other ways to help. Shelters are always looking for volunteers and donations.
Who cares for the kittens?
The kitties are cared for by the human members of the IBKC aka, their foster parents. Foster parents include me (Laurie) and my husband, Craig. Sue is a foster mama too, and her kittens are featured on here as well. Sarah is our medical advisor. It takes a village to raise a litter.
Is Charlene Butterbean the IBKs mama?
Nope. She's never been a mother, although mothering comes naturally to her. She loves all kitty babies the second she meets them. She helps keep them groomed and plays with them too.
What kind of cat is Charlene Butterbean?
We don't know for sure, but she looks a lot like a birman.
Does Charlene have a fan club?
No, but she has her own email address. Click here to send her a note.
Is it just me... or has anyone else noticed Charlene has put on a little extra weight?
No, it's not your imagination. We can't keep her out of the kitten food. We're trying to exercise her more.
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Do you have any other cats?
Yep. There's also Drewey (AKA Drewster, Rooster, Little Drewey Junebug, Drewski, Roost). I rarely write about her because she never mingles with the kittens. She's a little old lady cat who spends most of her time curled up in a ball, under the bed upstairs.
Will you ever adopt one of your foster kittens?
Although it's very tempting at times, (especially those dark, fluffy, tabby boys... ) we don't plan to adopt any of our fosters any time soon. We've got a two cat max in our house.
Is it hard to say goodbye to the kitties?
Yes, it is. But then we say hello to new kitties and it's all better again.
The Itty Bitty Kitties are foster kittens that come to us from the Tacoma/Pierce County Humane Society. We care for the babes until they are old enough to be adopted, then we find them loving homes.
What is the IBKC blog all about?
The IBKC blog follows the daily lives of our foster kittens and Charlene Butterbean, our resident cat. Occasionally we feature other kittens being fostered by our friends.
How do I go about adopting one of these kitties?
First send us an email if you're interested. When the kittens are around 6 weeks old, we set appointments for a "meet and greet". If all goes well at your meeting, and the kittens approve, you may adopt.
Because they are Humane Society kittens, we must follow their rules. There is an application process and an adoption fee. All kittens must be spayed or neutered before leaving our nest. Because these kittens receive copious amounts of love while they are in our care, we only let them go to people that promise they'll do the same. Seriously,, if you're looking for a kitty just because you have a large mouse population in your home, please look elsewhere.
We don't want to adopt, but can we just come visit the kitties?
I'm sorry, but we don't grant requests for visits . We just can't.
Are these kittens the cutest kittens in the world?
Of course they are.
How big are these itty bitty kitties?
When people meet the kitties, they are always surprised at how small they are. I know it's hard to get a sense of the size of the kitties from the pictures. They are most likely smaller than you think.
What kind of camera do you use to take the kitty pics?
I use a Nikon D-40.
How many cats does it take to be classified a "crazy cat lady"?
I think it's thirteen, but it varies from state to state.
How does one go about fostering?
First, think about it. It is a big commitment. Do you have time in your life and space in your home? If you do, contact your local animal shelter. Many have foster programs and are often in need of foster families. It works for me because I work from home and can take breaks during the day to care for the kittens. It's very rewarding. I always feel ( and my foster friends will agree) that you get more than you give.
If fostering isn't right for you, there are many other ways to help. Shelters are always looking for volunteers and donations.
Who cares for the kittens?
The kitties are cared for by the human members of the IBKC aka, their foster parents. Foster parents include me (Laurie) and my husband, Craig. Sue is a foster mama too, and her kittens are featured on here as well. Sarah is our medical advisor. It takes a village to raise a litter.
Is Charlene Butterbean the IBKs mama?
Nope. She's never been a mother, although mothering comes naturally to her. She loves all kitty babies the second she meets them. She helps keep them groomed and plays with them too.
What kind of cat is Charlene Butterbean?
We don't know for sure, but she looks a lot like a birman.
Does Charlene have a fan club?
No, but she has her own email address. Click here to send her a note.
Is it just me... or has anyone else noticed Charlene has put on a little extra weight?
No, it's not your imagination. We can't keep her out of the kitten food. We're trying to exercise her more.
Do you have any other cats?
Yep. There's also Drewey (AKA Drewster, Rooster, Little Drewey Junebug, Drewski, Roost). I rarely write about her because she never mingles with the kittens. She's a little old lady cat who spends most of her time curled up in a ball, under the bed upstairs.
Will you ever adopt one of your foster kittens?
Although it's very tempting at times, (especially those dark, fluffy, tabby boys... ) we don't plan to adopt any of our fosters any time soon. We've got a two cat max in our house.
Is it hard to say goodbye to the kitties?
Yes, it is. But then we say hello to new kitties and it's all better again.
Click here to send a message to the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee.
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A teeny tiny bloggy about itty bitty kitties
38 meows:
Oh, I love this! So cute! The little dishes are adorable and to see the progression of who eats from which bowl is priceless. The tarp is great, too!
awesome kittens - natural choreografurrs!
i wanna crawl thru the screen and lay down and become kitten mountain!
pretty pleeeeez!!!???
those ibkc kitties are so creative! and tiny! and fuzzy!
love this. how fun.
SO CUTE! These photos are so fun and creative!! :D Love the kitties~
soooo great picutres..Just feel like joining those little kitties..They are soooo cuuuteee..great choregraphy ^-^
I love this! Little fishie bowls - OMG! Do these kitties have any idea how much you love them? I bet they do!
Wow! Aerial view of the itty bitties, makes it much easier to see how different they are in color. I assume it took some acrobatics to get these pics...
Which one of the dark boys is the one with distinct stripes running along the spine? And whiter splodges at the neck? That looks really cute!
And the Oscar for best cinematography, direction, art direction, film editing, and cutest kitties in the world goes to: LAURIE! It's a Bernadette's-eye-view!
Oh, and best choreography!
Cute, cute, CUTE! And look how big they're getting!
Oh Anne Boleyn: "Bernadette'eye's View"......aww, yeah.... And Laurie? In case you're keeping track, THIS ONE! COVER OF THE BOOK! Or...tell you what, I was thinking of packs of eight assorted cards? There are going to have to be some (THIS ONE THIS ONE) where you can get eight *identical* cards. Oh, and put me on the "reserve me four packs" list please, and when your book tour starts (hint hint) let me know that too. Hate to nag, my dear, but -- well no, I don't hate to nag. Think on't. :-)
Aaaaaah! I can't even stand it, I really can't. I just keeps getting better - overwhelmed by the cute in Winnipeg!
This is my favorite post ever! Except for Maddie's.
I am in awe of these amazing photos and the adorable kittens. Thank you for sharing these little bits of fluffitude every day!
Oh so sweet! Reminds me of my not so itty bitty kitties:
http://fishgirl.typepad.com/fishgirl_speaks/2007/01/table_for_five_.html
Thanks for the fabulous photos!
You are such an awesome, creative photographer! Thank you so much for sharing these precious babies with us everyday!
P.S. rofl!
Oops. Sorry, let's try again:
http://fishgirl.typepad.com/fishgirl_speaks/
2007/01/table_for_five_.html
I wish human toddlers could get along and share this well!
OMG. I want Porter so bad! :)
Look how tiny he is! *faints*
Oh my! Too cute. I would enjoy a kitten snuggle today. Maybe a nap in the sunshine with a mound on my chest.... ahhhh perchance to dream.
I love the little bitty fish bowls. That is too cute!
This is lovely--how did you take the photograph? I picture you up on a ladder above the hungry kitties. Also--what kind of camera do you use to get your photos? As I struggle to capture my kittens who always end up turned away or with their eyes closed, I somehow imagine you have a great camera with a special 'extra fuzzy kitten fur' setting. Enlighten us!
very cute!
I think I can hear you giggling in the background. :)
So cute! Great pictures.
oh please, it doesn't get more staged than these
photos. Those poor kittens are just pawns in some
crazy game that I am just begining to learn about, but will never understand. Is there no end these people will not go to for what could possibly be world kitten domination? They are just baby pussycats, for the love of god!
Just make it stop.
All right everyone, settle down now. I'm joking here! I loves me some babies.
glad you all enjoyed the feeding frenzy! i wish you could all see them in action. their little dinner dance is hilarious.
FYI to help you identify them all, in the fith photo down, from left to right:
Fergus, Auggie, Clementine, LeRoy and Porter.
anne bryant- how'd you know,,yes i was giggling.
anne boleyn,, i still have to fight the urge to put out dinner for six.
mari - that's fergus
anon,, i just leaned over and shot the pictures. no ladders involved. i use a nikon d-40, which i absolutely love.
my tricks:
- always shoot in natural light
- no flash, ever.
- take lots of shots, edit down to a few.
- always have camera on and near.
- have cute kittens to photograph
- stop shooting if it's annoying the subject.
- don't try to pose them, let them do their thing.
So now I'm still in love with my precious Porter, so back off Evy (just kidding, sort of), and reading Laurie's answers to all our questions makes me want to hug her even more than I already did. It's such a better world because of this blog!
It's like kitty Brownian motion - they start out all orderly, and pretty soon entropy rules and they become all random.
I am pretty sure I will move to WA area just to get Fergus.
god lauri this is so cute. makes me want kittens. gave me the giggles.
anne boylen - Porter is forever miiiiiine. I wish. =(
these are the cutest kitties EVER!!
and i love their little food bowls...
Those are hilarious!!
-Sarah
fyi... fish food bowls available at target (in the dishware dept) only a buck and a half a piece.
*iingh*
- squeeking out loud from OD'ing on the cute.
Absolutely perfect!
Anne H
oh hai the kittehs r on cheezburger!
http://images.icanhascheezburger.com/completestore/2008/3/13/i128499276536875000.jpg
Hugs to all! This post and these comments are a great example of why I love ibkc!
Laurie, awesome shots, as everyone said and thanks for the reply and advice.
I'll second dale-harriet twice...
First to thank Anne... "bernadettes-eye-view" was perfect!
And then to absolutely agree... Laurie, you have to do a book!
ICanHasCheezburger'd! Hope the fame isn't going to their fuzzy little heads. :)
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