The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: One Kitten, Two Shoes

Friday, October 23, 2009

One Kitten, Two Shoes

23 meows:

Leslie said...: So sportive! Millie has an athletic streak all right :); October 23, 2009 3:09 PM
KatBoxJanitor said...: Millie moves at a million microns/minute!

Wonder what Charlene will think of her?; October 23, 2009 3:17 PM
Anonymous said...: RAWR! That's telling them shoes..

Wonder what got her attention off to the side that she had to rush off? Probably one of her brothers..; October 23, 2009 3:37 PM
Katey said...: Are you quarantining in a different room now? (OK, that sounds kinda creepy, that I know your house so well from the internet... O_o ); October 23, 2009 3:47 PM
curator said...: I wonder if she likes the nubbly soles on her paws. She's so lovely and funny - reminds me of my darling Zozo as a baby.; October 23, 2009 4:13 PM
Jessica said...: Ooh! Get it! GET IT!; October 23, 2009 4:33 PM
Melissa said...: Oh, Millie, you have the fiery temper of a redhead!; October 23, 2009 4:58 PM
kirsten said...: oh i love her!; October 23, 2009 5:21 PM
Awen said...: Dynamite comes in small packages!

She must prefer Nike.; October 23, 2009 5:50 PM
Julius' Mommy said...: That was soooo funny!! I love the part where she arches up and runs off...*heehee* Thanks Laurie!; October 23, 2009 6:15 PM
Roxanne Cooke said...: Oh! I just want to snorgle that cutie! I'm actually moving into a house soon (if everything works out, of course), which would allow me to get a cat without paying silly deposit fees and worrying about where to squeeze in a litter box. For the past couple years I've followed your blog and planned to get a kitten from you someday. I probably won't be in time to get Millie, but she's super cute!; October 23, 2009 6:37 PM
Cynthia M. Suprenant said...: On location in deepest, darkest Africa with Marlon Perkins, we find the able Jim uniquely positioned with his camera to capture the exotic and never-seen hunting rituals of the rare Miniature Marmycat (Felis Ittybittyus Orangecatus).

Watch as this diminutive but fearsome predator stalks her prey -- whiskers quivering, ears and eyes attentive, even her tail provides sensory input as it identifies changes in wind direction. She is alert to every aspect of the hunt. She crouches -- lithe muscles tensing and relaxing -- until at the perfect moment, SHE STRIKES!

The herd of striped Adidas Sliders is no match for her prowess. The pride will feast tonight.; October 23, 2009 7:41 PM
Mari said...: ROTFL!

Cynthia, you are the best! What a grand way to start a day with...; October 23, 2009 10:56 PM
Anonymous said...: I ditto Mari's comment, Cynthia. What a great way to start my day.; October 24, 2009 3:31 AM
Anne Boleyn said...: Look how round she's become! Tiny delicate Millicent is looking tiny and sturdy!; October 24, 2009 7:57 AM
Christie said...: Git dat shoe, Millie! Git it!; October 24, 2009 8:36 AM
Anonymous said...: well, Millie showed THOSE shoes who is the boss! thanks laurie!
christine; October 24, 2009 9:01 AM
Lily said...: Oh man, what a good little huntress she is! Just has to grow up a little more, and she'll be strong enough to carry her prey back home...; October 24, 2009 1:52 PM
Your Daily Cute said...: I love this video!; October 25, 2009 4:32 PM
kelley said...: Millie is so adorable...can't stand it...must watch again and again...pouncing is such fun!; October 25, 2009 9:09 PM
Lynda said...: What fun being a kitten. I love the arched back/puffy tail pose and the dash off screen. Zoom zoom.; October 26, 2009 3:28 AM
Ann said...: After this, won't all other toys be rather pedestrian? ;); October 26, 2009 4:29 AM
Anonymous said...: The perfect antidote to law school stress is watching a tiny kitten playing in a pair of shoes. :); October 26, 2009 11:03 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.