Bye-Bye Beau

Beau was the first to go. His new parents, Adam and Helen, had the pick of the litter he was the first one chosen, too.

Adam works with Victoria, who is mama to Agnes Pettibone and Myra/Myron (now Dixie) Clover. She and husband Ian are great kitty parents and understand the fine qualities we look for in adopters, so any referral from them is always pure gold. 

Adam and Helen are a very sweet, young couple. They have an adorable four-year-old tabby girl named Jean Gray who was in need a little kitty friend.  After meeting all of the Huddlestons, they decided Beau would be the perfect kitten for their family.

I think Beau was absolutely fine with this decision. Look how comfortable he is in his new mama's arms! 

I know you all know this, but Beau Huddleston is a pretty special little kitten.  It seems we grow closest to the ones who come with challenges, and Beau certainly had a lot of those, so we really bonded with this little guy.  I knew saying goodbye would be hard but knowing he had a wonderful family and bright future ahead made it a little easier.

We wish you all the best Adam and Helen! We hope Beau brings you as much joy as he brought us!
Do send us updates, please.  We would all love to see the handsome grown-up boy he becomes!

Goodbye sweet, Beau. We will always love you.  

This is an earlier one (below)of Beau which you've already seen, but I wanted to share it again. What a cute peanut he was (and still is, of course!).  His worried eyes and sweet expression just get to me.

Bye-bye Beau.  We will never forget you!

Big Love for These Little Tabbies

They're not all gone yet, but the Huddleston population has been dwindling over the past few days.  Before they started trickling out the door,  they all lined up and sat still for their final family portraits.

From left to right: Lovey, Beau, Hurley, Tillie and Spencer.

Aren't they just breathtaking creatures?  Everyone is a little different, but all are equally spectacular. And they are as dear and sweet as they are beautiful.

Their expressions say "I would like to love and be loved by you," don't they?  That's truly what they are all about.

I've always had a deep fondness for the tabbies, but after spending time with this crew, I think it might be even a little deeper now.  

What a special set. Their adopting families are the luckiest people alive.

Kittens in the Kitchen

Thanks to all who helped spread the word about Hurley. In case you missed the update yesterday afternoon, he did find his family, so all is well! Hooray for Hurley!

Gosh, They've Grown!

Lovey climbed up to the tower first. Soon all of the others joined her, so we had an impromptu family portrait session.

Look at those grown-up babies!

Huddlestons: Up Close

Huddleston belly spots, belly dots, ear tufts, whiskers, and toes up close! And noses. Lots of noses.