An Update on Clement FROM Clement!

Hi Laurie,  

Here I am in one of my favorite places at my home.  I love to look out at the birds in the garden -- sometimes my people even let me out to play, with supervision of course! I'm very fond of what we call water play.  I jump up on the sink, after leading a person to it and asking to have it turned on.  I then stick my head under the stream, enjoying the feel of it running over my head and down my face.  I can stay there for a long time, but if a paw gets slightly wet, I'm out of there fast!  I'm lucky to have a fountain in the garden,too, where I love to hang out. I have a packing box and a paper bag to play in when I'm not sitting in a person's lap or sleeping on top of the couch.  

I have a good life.  Thank you, Laurie, for fostering me, my sister Beatrice (aka Bernice), and the rest of the Anderson-Erickson clan!  Thanks to Charlene for mentoring me!  

Love, Ignatius, aka Clement Anderson-Erickson

Thanks for the update, Iggy!  It does sound like you're living your life to the fullest! I'm happy to know you are doing so well!

I have such fond memories of you taking your shifts in the phone bank when you were a wee fellow.  Let us know if you're free -- we could use some volunteers with experience.

And speaking of FUNdraising:

We're closing in our last hour of our match, and we still have $1030 to complete it!  Rally time, folks! Let's not leave a single dime of this siting on the table!

You all know the drill, right? Click HERE to make your donation.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!  Let's meet this match and fatten the fund for Special Needs cats and kittens!

Hanging In There

Thank you so much for all of the sweet and supportive words you sent. There certainly were lot of comments left on the blog,  Facebook and on all of our social media outlets!  You guys really are the absolute best, and I appreciate every single one of you and your huge, kind hearts.

We're still muddling through this. I'm feeling better about things, though it's mighty strange not having the babies around here. We sure do miss them.  

I don't know yet when we'll be able to receive kittens again, but most likely we'll be sitting out the winter months. For the health of future kittens, we need to play it safe. These motherless kittens we foster are more vulnerable, and we need to mindful of that and protect them.  We often take breaks in these months anyway, because there just aren't a lot of kittens in need of fostering, so it won't be too different from previous years.

During this kitten-less time,  I plan to work hard to keep things interesting on the blog. I've thought a lot this past weekend about changes I can make, and what I can do to keep you all entertained while we wait. I've got a few new ideas I'd like to try.

I  promise to do my very best to keep you coming back, and though we'll have no shiny kittens to share for a bit , we'll hopefully still be a bright spot in your day!

Thank you, dear friends. We love you.

Another Anderson-Erickson Alumni Update!

Perhaps you remember these two tiny tots, Clement and Bernice. Well, they are nearly all grown up now!





Bernice now goes by Bea, and Clement is Iggy, short for Ignatius.

Kris, their mama, was kind enough to share a few pictures with us and tell us a little bit about what they've been up too. Here is what she had to say:

We are enjoying our kittens so much. Ignatius is a "water cat" who cannot resist running to a flowing faucet and drinking out of it. We run water for him in two sinks, which keeps him out of the kitchen sink. Beatrice loves to run through any door that has just opened, so we've given her "open door" time in two closets that she loves to explore. Both Bea and Iggy love to sit in my lap, which creates logistical problems when they're both there. So Iggy has chosen lap time when I'm at my computer or sitting at the kitchen table, and Bea's time is when I'm sitting in the living room. Who knows how they decided this -- it's so cute!!















Thanks so much, Kris! It was so great catching up with Bea and Iggy! What lovely cats they've become!

I've got another alumni update to share with you tomorrow... two more Anderson-Ericksons!

Happy Monday, everyone.

Out with the Old...

There's SO much going on around here with kittens moving in, kittens moving out, and all this fundraising madness!

Just a couple of hours ago, I sent little Clement and Bernice on their merry little way. We were sad to say goodbye, but so happy to adopt out our bright, healthy babies.

Their new mom, Kris, was so excited to bring her home her new kittens. She's been following the IBKC for quite some time. This past fall, she and her husband said goodbye to their big kitty, and since then, have felt a void in their life. They decided they were ready for some kitten energy in their home, and Kris decided that Clement and Bernice were the ones.

The past few days it's just been Clement and Bernice. Ambrose and Louise left Saturday, and Emory and Ferris earlier in the week. When ever the kittens trickle out like that, the order is upset, and you can see the personalities of the remaining kittens start to shift. As the more dominant ones leave, the quieter ones start to shine.

Well, Miss Bernice, who was one of the quietest, most demure little lady cats we've had, really started to come out of her shell over the past couple of days. She went from shy little wallflower to a full on confident, kitty comedic genius. It was SO fun to watch her romp and play with just Clement. She developed some sly wresting moves, and even though she's smaller, could pin him in a second. She ran fast and wild all over the house. We just sat back, watched her spaz out, and laughed.

When I think back to the when we first met her - a scared, tiny little thing, just coming out from anesthesia after having a fish hook removed from her lip - and seeing now, the confident kitty she became.... well that's quite a little journey.

Giving in, and accepting that their new world is safer than the old, doesn't come easy to tiny little kittens. I'm sure it's a huge internal struggle for them.

I'm proud of that little girl for being able to change. It was beautiful to witness, and as a foster parent, one of the greatest rewards.

I couldn't be happier with how everything worked out for the Anderson-Ericksons. They all left with their perfect partners, and landed themselves some mighty-fine homes.

Once again,, I thank you Universe.

I know you're itching to see who's next.... give me a minute, and I'll share a little more. It takes a while to get the newbies settled in. Like I said before,, you're going to flip. They are ADORABLE.

Should you find yourself with a little time to kill until then,, you could always click HERE, and make a donation to our fundraiser. We rocked it yesterday,, but it's been a little quiet today.

Stay tuned, my friends.

LIVE from the IBKC Fundraising Headquarters!

Good afternoon, friends. Thanks for tuning it. We're on day 8 of our IBKC fundraiser for the Tacoma/Pierce county Humane Society. Phone bank volunteers Clement and Bernice are standing by to take your pledges.

How are things going today, Clement?



Well, to be honest,, it's been a little quiet around here this afternoon. Fortunately, Bernice is here too, and we've been keeping ourselves entertained.



HEY! BENICE,,, the phones are ringing. Hurry up, get back here.



Dang, it. We missed it. OK, we need to stay put. No more monkey business. We've got a goal to meet!



To make a pledge online, and take us one step closer to our 4o squillion goal, Please click HERE. Thanks, friends. We really are off to an amazing start. Let's keep the momentum up!

I Hope You Folks are Sitting Down

I know this is going to be upsetting to many, but it's THAT time again.  The Anderson-Erickson's have all made weight, some have had surgery already,  some will be going in tomorrow.       Four out of six of the kittens have been spoken for and are leaving this week.     Two kittens are still in search of their perfect family.

Charming little Clement and sweet Bernice  are the two not yet spoken for.     They are an amazing little duo, and I'm trying hard to adopt them out as a pair.  

Both kittens are cuddly, curious and as dear as can be.  Of course they have their mischievous side, but all kittens do.   Clement's purr is loud enough to drown out the hum of  the World Cup vuvuzelas.    Bernice will gladly wrap around your neck,  or perch on your shoulder to keep you company.    Did I mention they are adorable?   I guess that's clear to see.

If you  are in need of a special pair, please send an email to kittywrangler@gmail.com and introduce yourself.     If you know of anyone who might be on the hunt, please send them our way.

I know you'll be sad to say goodbye to the AEs.  We are too.    It seems you all have become particularly attached to this group.

 The ones spoken for thus far are going to our friends,  and friends of friends, so we'll be able to keep close tabs on them.

Just think,, this means there will be a new batch of babies to love very soon!   There are plenty of kittens at the shelter right now, so I doubt there will be any sort of  wait at all.    

And don't forget,,, YOU will get to name them too!   Just like last year, we'll be auctioning off the naming rights to the next batch.  

OK folks,, please spread the word.   Clement and Bernice's family is out there somewhere.   Come on Universe, work your magic and send their family this way!  

 

A Message from Clement

I know it's usually just fun and games for us kittens, but please allow me to get serious for just one moment.



This is my serious face. Please don't laugh at me.

Ahem. Ok. Here it goes.

I thank my lucky stars that the Humane Society was there for the Anderson-Ericksons in our hour of need. We were wee, scared kittens in need of a place to stay. They took us in, fed us and gave us a warm, safe cubby to sleep in. Then they found us a foster family to stay with, and then,, well,, we met you ! Now we're happy and healthy, our bellies are round, and we've got friends from around the world. I feel blessed, and I know that all kittens don't have it so good.

I want all the cats and kitties to have opportunities like the ones we were given, but to do that, we need a little help from you all. If you could support the Humane Society by making a donation to our fundraiser, you all could help make it happen! Every single penny we raise go straight to the kitties and cats.

Thank you for letting me bend your ear. And thanks too for all the love and support you give us everyday. You're a special group of people.

Now if you'll excuse me now, I have a chandelier to swing from.

Your friend, Clement

To support our cause click HERE to make a donation. THANKS!!!

They Brought Down the Curtain - Literally

Notice anything different? Yep. The kittens took down the drapes. I'm not sure who did it or how it happened, but yesterday afternoon I walked into the living room and discovered the drapes draped on the back of the couch, with kittens napping on top of them. I fear the cellular shades are next.



That's right, naughty kittens. You better run.

Has Anyone Seen Clement?

Oh THERE you are!

Every once in awhile, I'll misplace a kitten. Normally, they nap in a pack, but sometimes one will slip away and find a little hidey-hole.

The other day, after a good fifteen minutes of looking for Clement, I found him tucked away in the closet, inside Craig's t-shirt drawer. It was open only crack, but it was JUST wide enough for Clement to wiggle his way inside.

After I fished Clement out, I discovered Ferris asleep inside the drawer. I didn't even realize he was missing!

It's hard keeping track of six kittens.

Pink is Their Color

Yep.

Nothing but Naughty Today

That would be Clement.

It's Beanie's Turn in the Tent

I'm sorry, Clement. You're just going to have to wait.

Cutie-Pie Clement

It's Like Herding Cats...LITERALLY! The Anderson-Ericksons Sit Still for Their Family Portrait!

Well friends, here you go.... The Anderson-Ericksons were kind enough to sit still for a family photo. Thank you kittens!

From Left to right:

Louise, Bernice, Ambrose, Ferris, Emory and Clement Anderson-Erickson.

Psssssst. Hey, Clement.

Psssssssssst. Clement. Hey, little man. Wake up. They're here now. Wasn't there something you wanted to say to them?


OH, Hi everyone. I just wanted to say hello again. I'm all clean and happy and warm now and I wanted you to see how I look when I'm not being grumpy. That's all. Good night.

A Whole Lot Cleaner, But a Little Grumpy

I gave the Anderson-Ericksons a quick sponge bath last night to get all those kitten crusties off. Not a lot of fun for the kittens, but they're looking (and smelling) a whole lot better.

By the way, this little cow kitty (you got a sneak peek yesterday) is Mr Clement Anderson-Erickson. Please say hello, Clement.

Nope. Not now? That's fine We understand.