first one - Hubie has a paw on Miss Rhoda's right eye as he is lying on his back looking directly at the camera - with those gorgeous eyes looking off camera.
image two- The left paw moved to be around Rhoda's neck, while his right paw is smack on top of her head....all the while he is looking straight at the camera - challenging us NOT to find him cute!
I love these but I especially love that in every picture Hubie is looking not at his sister but at the camera. It's like he is thinking "yeah, I gotta take care of this, but you know I am cute"!
Oh Hubie, you can be such a brat sometimes :) it's a good thing you're so irresistible. Did your sister return the favour with some paw swipes of her own?
Oh, Hubie, now I have that song running in my head....but I agree with everyone else. And I agree with Wincey, Laurie - how DO you keep from holding on to at LEAST one from each batch? Although - you do have all those lovely pictures, I suppose that might help.
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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 live in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Can we adopt one of your kittens?
I'm sorry, but we prefer to keep it local. I'm sure there are lots of lovely kittens at your local shelter.
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?
I know it's hard to get a sense of the size of the kitties from the pictures. Generally, when people meet the IBKs, they are surprised at how small they are.
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? Contact your local animal shelter. Many have foster programs and are often in need of foster families for kittens and big cats too. It works for us 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 you don't have the time in your schedule or space in your home to foster, 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, Laurie and 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. You can also follow her on Twitter, or be her Facebook friend.
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.
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21 meows:
Oh, Mr. Hubie, you're so bad you're good! Rhoda, I'd give a lot to trade places with you and be hugged on by your brother! ;-)
Lisa
Oh what a sweet series of photos.
Chanter - you will get a kick out of this series!
first one -
Hubie has a paw on Miss Rhoda's right eye as he is lying on his back looking directly at the camera - with those gorgeous eyes looking off camera.
image two-
The left paw moved to be around Rhoda's neck, while his right paw is smack on top of her head....all the while he is looking straight at the camera - challenging us NOT to find him cute!
image three-
Rhoda and Hubie are so very snuggly
Oh my gosh, Hubie. You definitely have a hold on me. Sigh... and Swoon
*kerthunk*
I love these but I especially love that in every picture Hubie is looking not at his sister but at the camera. It's like he is thinking "yeah, I gotta take care of this, but you know I am cute"!
Hubie, Hubie, ever hear of mud wrestling? :) You have quite the audience.
Oh Hubie, you can be such a brat sometimes :) it's a good thing you're so irresistible. Did your sister return the favour with some paw swipes of her own?
Oh, I can practically TASTE those delectable Hubie-ears! He's all boy, isn't he?
How do you keep from keeping at least one kittie from each batch?
I love the whole batch, but I love these two the mostest.
You know you are torturing me. I may just drop today from the excess cute! Hubie and Rhoda together....bliss.
HA! I love the way Hubie is squishing Rhoda's little head! Too too funny. :D
Humming your song now, Hubie.
Hubie has such a grim little mouth, but the most playful eyes!
ooooooo Hubie's eyes have changed from the kitten-blue to a marvelous shade of green. He's growing up!
What a pair of sweeties!
They are so cute togetger.
Are they going to their furever home together?
Oooh- the pouty kisser on Hubie!
Hubie has the most captivating eyes. So lovely
Oh, Hubie, now I have that song running in my head....but I agree with everyone else. And I agree with Wincey, Laurie - how DO you keep from holding on to at LEAST one from each batch? Although - you do have all those lovely pictures, I suppose that might help.
Gotta love those bad boys!
About Hubie's mouth - someone here (I *wish* I could remember who) once compared that look to a disgruntled bunny. Perfect!
OMGosh, his eyes are so green! I've been thinking that their eyes look like they might be changing. They grow up so fast *sniff*
Hubie has the most perfect heart-shaped face. That pointy chin is so adorable!
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