The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: Cats in the Hat

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Cats in the Hat

19 meows:

Anonymous said...: Such perfect kitten-ness!; October 28, 2009 9:59 AM
Wincey said...: AWWWWW.; October 28, 2009 10:12 AM
Anonymous said...: I'll take one or two or three of those hats, please.; October 28, 2009 10:13 AM
Anonymous said...: I agree with wanting a few of those hats, but only with the proper stuffing.; October 28, 2009 10:37 AM
Jeanne said...: wahoooooo...you are killing me Laurie..they are such gorgeous gorgeous babies...where is Luella??; October 28, 2009 11:05 AM
Frances said...: I cannot bear the utter cuteness. Tell me that's just an unnaturally big hat and the kittens aren't really that itty bitty, or I shall explode. But in a happy way.; October 28, 2009 11:50 AM
Melissa said...: Draper Kittens: Behold, the only thing oranger than yourselves!; October 28, 2009 12:06 PM
Kalieris said...: I love how their personalities shine through - from hammy to grumpy and everything in between. The second to the last picture is wonderful: "Begone, flashy thing!"; October 28, 2009 12:08 PM
Caroline said...: Those are such sweet photos, they really seem like the nicest little kits.; October 28, 2009 12:13 PM
Carys of the 13 (and a half) cats said...: Adorable!

What's embroidered on the hat?; October 28, 2009 12:21 PM
minekatter said...: Oh gosh, that´s so cute. Nice colors together!; October 28, 2009 12:23 PM
glogirly said...: These are so cute!!! They remind me of my cat Katie when she was just a tiny tike. She'd let me position her into anything and take a photo...all the while just looking up at the camera with her irresistible expressions.

Now I try to take a photo and you'd think I was torturing her. Ears pinned down, squinty eyes...always followed by a dash across the room.; October 28, 2009 12:24 PM
feathergirl said...: So cute! My cats surely would claw that hat up.; October 28, 2009 12:28 PM
Charlene Butterbean said...: jeanne,,, i think she was napping under the bed at the time.

carys... it says "chiloe" which is a island off the coast of chile. we visited there a few years back.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiloé_Island; October 28, 2009 12:34 PM
s said...: omg, this is one of my favourite sets of photos so far :)

they look so warm and cozy; October 28, 2009 1:09 PM
scooterpants said...: HMM. well, I'm thinking that Gordon will end up in 'play cat' magazine.
Adorable gorgeous photos! the color is fantastic.; October 28, 2009 2:23 PM
HC said...: Love it... :-)); October 29, 2009 7:29 AM
hungeryjack said...: Nice post - cat in the hat pictures ..Keep Posting

Ron
cat in the hat pictures; November 1, 2009 2:36 PM
Nils said...: Packaged for survival, ain't they?; November 13, 2009 11:07 AM

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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.