The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: Speedy Kitties

Monday, November 23, 2009

Speedy Kitties

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

25 meows:

Sarah in T-town said...: Whoa, I am exhausted just watching them! Those wiggling tails, the leaps, the bounds...must go get coffee to keep up!; November 23, 2009 2:20 PM
Anonymous said...: I guess that's what The Bean meant when she tweeted "Kitten jamboree in the living room this morning!! Oh, Joy!"; November 23, 2009 2:33 PM
junkshop-coyote said...: For some strange reason I now have "Yakety Sax" stuck in my head.... ;); November 23, 2009 3:00 PM
webbthistle said...: Wow - Even 'slowed down' to normal speed, those kittens stay on the move! Busy, busy!
Charlene and Drewy must be catching up on their sleep now!; November 23, 2009 3:00 PM
Laurel said...: This is HYSTERICAL! Thanks for the laughs! >^..^< Meow; November 23, 2009 3:05 PM
Phydeaux Designs said...: Exhausted! If we could only harvest that energy ...; November 23, 2009 3:08 PM
Shana Banana said...: again!; November 23, 2009 3:36 PM
Leslie said...: Okay, I definitely missed something (or many somethings) because my eyes can't track four moving kitties at the same time! An entertaining look at the itty bitties from a zoomed out perspective :); November 23, 2009 4:16 PM
Lynda said...: Zoom zoom!!! When they jump up on the couch it looks as though they're flying. Hilarious!; November 23, 2009 4:17 PM
ccr in MA said...: Whoa, now I'm tired! Kittens are so spasmodic and episodic, aren't they?; November 23, 2009 4:41 PM
kittykye said...: That was FANTASTIC!!; November 23, 2009 6:09 PM
angie said...: that is brilliant!!; November 23, 2009 6:51 PM
catonsvillecats said...: I'm trying hard not to laugh out loud because my daughter has gone to sleep. What a riot!; November 23, 2009 6:57 PM
Anonymous said...: Hi Laurie,

Loving the new layout but do you think you can put the link to the IBKC Alumni flickr group back on the sidebar? I always end up hunting the darn thing down to see if there are new pictures. It paid off today since there's a slew of new Nelson and Harlan pics!; November 23, 2009 7:22 PM
Jenn said...: Looks like normal kitten speed! :); November 23, 2009 8:05 PM
Meg S said...: That was great!! I'm with Junkshop Coyote--yakety sax is totally the background music!!; November 23, 2009 8:11 PM
Anonymous said...: Busy, busy kittehs.. Such fun.; November 23, 2009 8:38 PM
KatBoxJanitor said...: I always KNEW kittens and cats could levitate and transport themselves from one place to another!

And they are so cute doing it!; November 24, 2009 12:02 AM
Milo and Alfie said...: Whooooa! We're tired owt just wotching! Those drapers must be taking multi-vitamin tablets! Phew!; November 24, 2009 2:29 AM
Julia said...: Wow! What a way to start the morning! I'm wide awake now!; November 24, 2009 2:59 AM
GreatSheElephant said...: Brilliant. I was just tearing up at the last post (don't ask) and this put a smile back on my face.; November 24, 2009 4:03 AM
Annie R said...: How darn cute is that video! I needed a smile today, seeing the speedy kitties did the job!! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!; November 24, 2009 8:00 AM
Anonymous said...: That's more activity than my beast exhibits in a week. Maybe she needs some kittens to rev her up a bit.; November 24, 2009 9:47 AM
s said...: whoa, kittens are so busy! ... I think they have a case of the "zoomies" :); November 24, 2009 1:51 PM
Anonymous said...: Ahhhh Speedy Kitties and Coffee. I'm ready for my day! Thanks so much for posting!; November 25, 2009 5:08 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.