tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post5570457267767772581..comments2024-01-05T21:35:15.199-08:00Comments on The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: "Community"Laurie Cinottohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04967147917848409974noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-40456507462584389082011-07-23T02:41:18.801-07:002011-07-23T02:41:18.801-07:00I love this blog, I enjoy it daily, so I did a las...I love this blog, I enjoy it daily, so I did a last-minute donation. Keep up the good work! Best wishes from the Netherlands.Marleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-28683167675771803272011-07-23T01:12:07.119-07:002011-07-23T01:12:07.119-07:00Thank you so much for what you do!
I am addicted ...Thank you so much for what you do! <br />I am addicted to IBKC, I love the pictures you take and your comments. <br />Everyday I come from home work, the first thing I do is check your blog. It just makes me happy.<br />Your BIG fan from Germany.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-67106586443111906452011-07-22T19:22:50.937-07:002011-07-22T19:22:50.937-07:00This post and all of the comments make me smile. ...This post and all of the comments make me smile. Thanks friends!Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705441576770725047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-30102916938952377492011-07-22T16:30:12.621-07:002011-07-22T16:30:12.621-07:00I just followed the link from your name, Carmen, a...I just followed the link from your name, Carmen, and looked at your new photos of Pearla and Sheldon -- you will have my envy forever for adopting those two! Of course, I envy every single adopter on here. <br /><br />And those of you who donated for S and others like her who can't, you've put me to shame. I'm going to make one more donation, too, for her. Someday, S, you'll be in a position to pay it forward and toss a bit extra in for someone else who can't help out right then; in the meantime, enjoy the kitties and don't feel bad that life has temporarily gotten in the way of you contributing this year!Emily and Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421526181503946143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-23840100088886640792011-07-22T15:34:25.589-07:002011-07-22T15:34:25.589-07:00I've donated twice to this year's FUNdrais...I've donated twice to this year's FUNdraiser, both times in memory of a friend's elderly cats who died within weeks of each other. It's wonderful to see the goal bypassed by so much! <br /><br />As well as this community, we regularly donate to a number of other kitty organizations as well as sponsoring the Rabbit Room (aka The Briar Patch) at our local county shelter. It's a great feeling and a privilege to be able to help so many critters in so many places. <br /><br />Love & loud purring to the Bean and to all of you!RainbowCatsX12https://www.blogger.com/profile/12089719386249041587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-17683749645388853342011-07-22T13:13:38.553-07:002011-07-22T13:13:38.553-07:00Like Anne, I'm going to throw another donation...Like Anne, I'm going to throw another donation in the pot (will have to be by Paypal, sorry) for all those like S. who can't donate. It's not much, but it's something.<br /><br />Being one of the snarky people who frequently has to curb herself and has been deleted more than once, the explanation made me smile. Everyone should have their warm fuzzy to run to, if they want one.gotsparklynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-9306157464430804452011-07-22T13:04:16.702-07:002011-07-22T13:04:16.702-07:00No, thank you Laurie. Even though I lurk more than...No, thank you Laurie. Even though I lurk more than I post IBKC has become one of my online hangouts. Every morning when I fire up the computer this is one of my first stops, and I make many visits throughout the day.<br /><br />You have succeeded in making this place a warm and positive respite from all the other Internet (and real life) craziness, and because of that you have people of all different ages, races, religions, and political affiliations happily coexisting over their shared love of kittens (and the occasional guest non-feline critter). That truly is an accomplishment.<br /><br />Congratulations on another successful IBKC fundraiser. You, Craig and Ms. Bean are the best.<br /><br /><br />KittyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-29325667486601757282011-07-22T13:01:23.466-07:002011-07-22T13:01:23.466-07:00I wanted to join the chorus of thank you - for bot...I wanted to join the chorus of thank you - for both the amazing job that Laurie, Craig and Geraldine do to all the people who donate so they can keep doing it. <br /><br />Sheldon and Pearla have made me smile every day since they popped their noses out of that carrier and started swatting at the ball in the tube (they will get it out, they swear!) and I already can't imagine my house without them.Carmenhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/clearly-unbalanced/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-13563710821041321752011-07-22T12:59:40.148-07:002011-07-22T12:59:40.148-07:00This is my favorite blog-BECAUSE it makes me smile...This is my favorite blog-BECAUSE it makes me smile, is always amusing and positive-we all have enough of that other stuff already!Love all the kitties, and love all your hard work.junkdreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07797050323278326726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-53297103124823191942011-07-22T12:46:29.544-07:002011-07-22T12:46:29.544-07:00I'm going to throw another donation in the pot...I'm going to throw another donation in the pot today for S and for everyone who can't give this year.<br />Hey,"anonymous", I know who you are and it was so exciting to watch your generosity and you-know-who-else's last year over the painting. You two are terrific!<br />Here's to another squillion or so. (And I hope the bar doesn't get raised too much higher next year!)Anne Boleynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-56605783402845736092011-07-22T12:23:11.841-07:002011-07-22T12:23:11.841-07:00We love you Laurie!
It's wonderful fosters l...We love you Laurie! <br /><br />It's wonderful fosters like you that put kibble in the bowls and a roof over the heads of all the little kitties I wish I could help!<br /><br />Even if it's just a little, it was my pleasure and privilege to give to your FUNdraiser. <br /><br />Much love from Texas,<br /><br />LaurenLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-9633945765767969062011-07-22T11:51:04.487-07:002011-07-22T11:51:04.487-07:00Thank you so much for all the time and effort you ...Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into this blog. I love stopping by for a visit!WendyKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09683897101919581190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-51234696706652620902011-07-22T11:48:34.893-07:002011-07-22T11:48:34.893-07:00Kelly, your post just made me cry too! What a gra...Kelly, your post just made me cry too! What a gracious and generous thing to do for S and ultimately for the kitties. xoChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08116275665218627692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-69621122213444765532011-07-22T11:43:04.597-07:002011-07-22T11:43:04.597-07:00This blog has inspired me to help kittens/cats whe...This blog has inspired me to help kittens/cats where I live in the southeast. Just today another kitten found a great home. Thanks for being an inspiration!AbbiKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595199791356345461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-46624819008553668902011-07-22T11:37:37.520-07:002011-07-22T11:37:37.520-07:00Ya know, you never know how your donations will en...Ya know, you never know how your donations will end up coming back around to you. A year or two ago, Laurie posted about the East Bay Humane Society: the shelter had caught fire on a Sunday night, and many of their animals were unable to be rescued; in addition, they lost a huge portion of their medical & kennel facilities. Laurie linked to their donation page, and I gave some money to their relief fund, even though I had no connection to that community at all. Flash forward: tomorrow I am moving to Oakland, and planning to adopt another kitty in the near future. I'm sure he/she will come from the East Bay HS. Turns out my donation will, in fact, affect me IRL. <br /><br />You get what you give. The more we give, the bigger our hearts become.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09241680826352276319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-37839824329618803502011-07-22T11:12:51.052-07:002011-07-22T11:12:51.052-07:00This whole post had me weepy before I even got thr...This whole post had me weepy before I even got through the first paragraph. I love the IBKC and I especially love FUNdraiser time! I get so excited to check in every day (sometimes multiple times a day) to see how the donations are doing and how close we are to the goal. It really is one of the best parts of my day.<br /><br />I wasn't able to donate last year because I had lost my job and I remember how awful I felt, wanting to help, but not being able to. So, S, I went back today and donated another $5.00 for you. I hope you get back on your financial feet soon and enjoy the kitties in the meantime!Kelly from Mainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-59504842246738295682011-07-22T10:59:31.327-07:002011-07-22T10:59:31.327-07:00Thank you for letting us be a part of the Communit...Thank you for letting us be a part of the Community. And giving us kittens.<br /><br />However, we don't want to check our baggage at the door. We want to bring it in, in the hopes of sneaking a kitten out with us. <br /><br />:)<br /><br />You may want to ask the Humane Society about renaming their "Dog-a-Thon"... We cat people seem to be doing a lot.Cat Skyfirenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-7217206730308358982011-07-22T10:54:50.366-07:002011-07-22T10:54:50.366-07:00This is the only place on the Internet I have foun...This is the only place on the Internet I have found where the posts and comments are overwhelmingly positive and supportive and even the very rare disagreements are handled with politeness and tact. That makes it my favorite place and I do feel part of a community - and that is due to you, Laurie, and the tone you set. Blessings to you, Craig (by the way, never realized he was such a talented painter!), Charlene, Drewey, the itty-bitties, and everyone who comes here. Now, since I just got my first "real" job in three years, I'm off to donate a bit more in celebration. (Hugs to you S, and hang in there - it WILL get better.)Teughcatsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-71851408731755387882011-07-22T10:53:51.882-07:002011-07-22T10:53:51.882-07:00Thank YOU, Laurie (and Craig and Bean and all the ...Thank YOU, Laurie (and Craig and Bean and all the itties and the now departed but still much loved Drewey)! Your work in creating and maintaining this blog has made it such a warm, loving place to visit. And the warmth is increased by the fact that we don't just look at the babies, but can actively support them and the other kitties!<br /><br />For S, who has no funds, as someone else suggested, why don't you donate some of your time to a shelter in your area? There are more ways to help than just financial, and your time is one of the most appreciated gifts at most shelters, I suspect!<br /><br />I can't wait to find out what the rest of the kitties' names are!Emily and Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14421526181503946143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-28205864736370475122011-07-22T10:24:46.217-07:002011-07-22T10:24:46.217-07:00Um, that comments of Anonymus is a tough one to fo...Um, that comments of Anonymus is a tough one to follow, so I'll just say THANKS right back at cha, Laurie and Co. IBKC brightens my day every day. <br /><br />Although I thought is was o.k. to write snarky comments -- I'm sure I've written dozens! Although maybe my definition of snarky is different than Laurie's.<br /><br />Anyway, I've given all I can (I'm closer to S.'s situation than I care to think about), but I hope everybody who can give, will give -- at least to some cause they believe in if not this one.<br /><br />Cheers to all!Doodle Beanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14260372408379025442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-28967923504758353882011-07-22T10:16:06.175-07:002011-07-22T10:16:06.175-07:00"Diamond sparkleball." That's exact..."Diamond sparkleball." That's exactly right, Anne! As for last year's exquisite watercolors of the Bean, two of us were high bidders for one of them in particular. The other bidder graciously dropped out and allowed me to win. Unbeknownst to Laurie, I was bidding on it so I could give it to her as a gift, as I knew she was in love with it (and rightfully so - it's a gem). Well, long story sort of short, she wouldn't keep it, so it has pride of place in our home. I know this year's winners will *love* their watercolors, and the winner of the double Bean painting is gonna swoon, too. <br /><br />Laurie, Craig, Butterbean + the spirit of Drewey = Community at it's best; love in action.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-51427832056085231592011-07-22T10:10:55.454-07:002011-07-22T10:10:55.454-07:00I love the IBKC community, in fact I described how...I love the IBKC community, in fact I described how strong and supportive this virtual community has become as a part of my Masters symposium in June.<br /><br />I learned that community is not just geography or physical space. That even a virtual gathering of people with common interests in loving and helping 'our' animals.<br /><br />We also get so much emotional support here when we encounter the inevitable passing of one our furry charges. These connections have helped me get through some dark times...I know IBKC has done some good even outside of the Tacoma area.<br /><br />We all seem to agree, the important thing is that we do something to help the animals including donating time if money is out of the question.<br /><br />Remember - Time is a priceless commodity.KatBoxJanitorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304795377085010072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-49564208348911139762011-07-22T10:07:53.010-07:002011-07-22T10:07:53.010-07:00$52,000? Awesome! That'll buy a lot of spark...$52,000? Awesome! That'll buy a lot of sparkleballs (and food, and medical care...) for the kittehs and puppehs at the HS. <br /><br />Way to go for all the donors, and way to go Laurie for organizing all this!Lilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-5626884275776775312011-07-22T09:42:09.597-07:002011-07-22T09:42:09.597-07:00Congratulations on passing your goal. I'm hap...Congratulations on passing your goal. I'm happy to be part of a community that supports ALL homeless cats. My foster kittens in Indiana applaud your efforts. They are all our babies wherever they live.HoosierKittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906130750400099939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6833186746180765380.post-41623591857469760332011-07-22T09:42:05.688-07:002011-07-22T09:42:05.688-07:00That was very beautiful, thank you. :] And thank y...That was very beautiful, thank you. :] And thank you for all the hard work you've done!!!Marisanoreply@blogger.com