Lots More Drapers

As we wait for our next litter of itty bitties to arrive, I'll continue to post more of our darling Draper kittens. I still have lots to share with you. Hopefully, our wait won't be too long. Kitten season is pretty much over, but there have been a few babes trickling into the shelter.

Traditions

I know, I know,,, many of you have seen this picture before, but not all of you have, so I'm posting it again. I think I'm going to make this a Thanksgiving tradition. Sweet potatoes, stuffing, and Willamena Bouvier. Yum.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We're expecting a houseful of dear friends, including three little ones just under two years. As much as I'm missing having kittens around, with all the activity , it's probably best we don't have them underfoot.

I have so much to be thankful for this year, and YOU are a the top of my list. You all are amazing, you're always here for us. I appreciate your support and thoughtfulness. I appreciate all the lovely things you say. I appreciate every single penny you generously gave to our fundraiser. I appreciate how you love our little kittens, Charlene , and Drewey, just like they're your own. I am so thankful you are a part of our lives.

I'm not the only one who appreciates you. All of the folks at the Humane Society do too, and Marguerite, the director of development, wanted me to pass this message along ...

Dear Itty Bitty Kitty Committee Community:

It’s been four months since Dog-A-Thon 2009, our annual fundraising walk for shelter dogs and cats. This was a special year for us here at the shelter, because we’ve never before had a group like you come together with such passion and enthusiasm to help homeless kitties.

It was inspiring and heartwarming for the shelter staff to visit IBKC every day and see the donations coming in from all over Washington, all over the country, and all over the world!

We want you to know that the collective efforts of the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee, which raised more than $23,000 altogether, has already made a difference in the lives of cats and kittens here at the Humane Society, and for that we are truly, and eternally grateful!

The Butterbean Quarantine, which the IBKC funds helped complete, officially began use October 1st. Cats brought in by their owners go there to be quarantined for three days, then vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and placed for adoption in either a lobby cage or at one of our pet store venues. Kittens are quarantined separately, and strays go to the original cat room, where they have more room and are less likely to become ill.

The hope was that more cats will be adopted if people are able to choose from a selection of healthy, acclimated cats and kittens who were already altered and vaccinated, and ready to go home right away.

So how is it working? Well, during the month of October, 53 more cats and kittens were adopted compared to September, reversing the usual fall decline in adoption!

We are excited about the new Butterbean room, and new cat adoption protocol. And we know we owe it all to you, wonderful IBKC community cat lovers! Thank you again so very much, from every single cat here at the shelter, and especially from every kitty whose life is being saved, and every family whose life is enriched by a cat adoption… all because of your generosity and compassion. THANK YOU!!!






Have a glorious day, everyone. I wish my table sat a squillion so I could have you all over for dinner.

We love you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo Laurie, Craig, Drewey and Charlene

A Pair for a Pair

Perry and Luella were a birthday surprise for two very sweet 9 year old twin girls. Their mom, MiMi, orchestrated it all, and kept the secret until they pulled up in front of our house to pick up the kittens. I can't image a better gift or a bigger surprise. I'm sure this will be a very memorable birthday for the girls.

I've gotten reports from both families that all the kittens are doing will and adjusting quickly to their new homes. Of course they are. They're wonderful kittens, and wonderful folks.

Gordon and Millie, Luella and Perry.

Yep, that's how The Drapers paired off.

They are perfectly paired, and their new families are really, really lovely folks. I think you would approve.

Gordon and Millie were the first to depart this weekend. Kelly, their new dad, is a super nice guy and first time cat owner. He came down with his girlfriend, Leslie, to pick them up. I know he's going to make an excellent kitty daddy, it's clear he loves his kittens already.

Kelly and Leslie are friends of our friends, Chris and Carrie. AND the wonderful family that adopted Luella and Perry, are friends of Kelly and Leslie! I always love it when our kittens stay in the family. Hopefully we'll be able to keep close tabs on all four Draper kittens.

Here are a few pictures from our last days with Millie and Gordon. Later, I'll do a post devoted to the other Draper duo.

Speedy Kitties

Ten minutes of Draper action, compressed into a one minute movie.. ENJOY! (but don't blink.. you might miss something)

Last Day with The Drapers

Saturday was the day. We said goodbye to all four drapers who left in two sets of two. Any guesses on who went with who? I'll get to that later, for now, I'll share with you Butterbean's last day with The Drapers. They had a great morning together. They wrestled a bit, licked condensation off the window, licked each other, looked out the window and watched rain fall, leaves fly, and a big orange tomcat cross the street. They got a nap or two in as well.

Here are a few pictures from their final escapades.

Perry Draper Surveys His Kingdom

Bathroom Antics

The kittens have discovered the bathroom. There's SO much to do and see in there: toilet paper to unroll, shampoo bottles to knock into the tub, a garbage can to rustle through, and a sink, oh joy, a sink.



While the boys were wrestling in the sink this morning, Charlene jumped up and joined them.

"The sink is not for wrestling, kittens. Let me show you what it's all about."

A Little Modesty, Millie! Please.

She just wanted to show off her naked, post-surgery belly. It's healing nicely, and there's already a little stubble fluff growing back.

A Whole Lot of Gordon Going On