Lovell, Linus and Louie

Looking good, boys. Looking good.

Not So Shrimpy Anymore!

Shrimp Louie Small was a favorite of many.  We fell hard for that tiny, awkward, and adorable boy, so I'm sure you'll be excited to see this set of photos his mamma sent over.  

First, let's take a look back at little Louie.



And here's big Louie!

Here's what his mama Jessica had to say about her boy...

He is still as curious and lovely as ever. He is quite the snuggle bug and we often find him buried under the covers with his little head on a pillow. You'll also see that he loves to lay on the projector. Anything with a heat source!



Thank you so much for sharing this nice update with us, Jessica!  Though he's grown much bigger,  it sounds like his personality hasn't changed one bit.  

Please give that Small boy some big love from ALL of us.  

It's our Blogiversary!

I just took a look at the calendar and realized it's our 6th Blogiversary!!   And it's also our 2500th post!

When I hit "post" for the first time six years ago, not in my wildest dreams did I ever think we would end up where we are today!  2500 posts under our belt,  so many kittens, so many friends, so many squilions raised, so many great memories.

Thank you to all who make up this fine community.  Thank you for visiting us each day.   We wouldn't be doing what we if you weren't out there showing us so much support.

We love you!

And we thank you for the love! !

xoxo

 

A Shrimp Louie Update!

Oh, joy!  Oh, joy! I was so happy to receive a Louie Small update in my email box this weekend.  Knowing how you all loved him too, I'm sure you're equally thrilled!

As I was looking through my photos today, I just had to show you a few pics of how our little guy has grown! He is getting longer by the day and his orange spots are peeking out more as well. He has some great peach markings around his face.

 He is very much the curious kitten still and keeps his brother Bruce and friend Kitty Purry very busy with wrestling matches. They are very patient with the little guy.

 I would say his favorite activity however is to find a human friend to cuddle on. If anyone is home, he will rarely nap unless he is settled on someone's lap. Which can make productivity for us a bit difficult sometimes! It's hard to resist a sleepy, purry kitten.

Thank you so much for sharing this update, Jessica! 

Our boy sure is growing up!  It's nice to know he's still so cuddly and sweet!   Thanks for taking such great care of our little guy.  He's clearly thriving!  

That Tail! That Belly!!

Here's a darling picture of Louie (now known as Albus) that his mama, Jessica, just sent over. His belly and orange tail are just sublime.

Things are going so great for Louie.  He and brother Bruce are having so much fun romping about.   And Louie loves playing fetch!  That is news to me.  Bruce must of taught him that trick.  Or maybe Jessica!




I'm rushing to get the kitten room prepared for our soon-to-arrive kittens. I won't promise, but will try my best to post a picture or two of members of the new brood  - it all depends on how the day unfolds.

Yesterday was a killer.  All those flowers in the background of the pictures of Charlene posted yesterday had to be delivered.   That project put my hopelessly behind, and I have to get a heap of things crossed off my to-do list before the day is out.  If time allows for another post, I'll do it.

A Little More Louie!

Jessica sent me this picture just a couple of days after Louie met his brother, Bruce.




It's so sweet so see how quickly the boys bonded.   It makes me so happy!

And isn't Bruce handsome?


During his stay with us, I took SO many pictures of Louie.   He loved the camera, and the camera loved him.

Here's a little collection of never-before-seen shots of Louie.  They go from more recent to less recent. The first picture was taken on the last day with Louie and the last picture was taken on the first day.

So if it seems he's getting shrimpier, he is.   Enjoy!

Shrimply the Best!

I got the loveliest note from Jessica , who expressed a strong interest in our dear little Louie.  She was looking for a second to kitty to love, and a playmate for her handsome orange boy, Bruce.

Until recently, Bruce had a buddy named Purry Kitty to keep him company.  Kitty moved out with their roommate, and Bruce was left bored.   Jessica hoped Shrimp Louie might be a good kitten to join their family, so she came over to meet him.

The second Jessica arrived, Louie crawled right into her lap for a nap.

Sold.

While Louie napped, we had a chance to chat, and I got to get to know Louie's new mother a little bit.  She's sweet, kind and calm and I know she is going to love and adore this special little fellow.

She's shrimply the best.*

I know everyone expressed hopes of our Small family getting adopted in pairs.  Well, that didn't happen.  We sent one pair out the door, but two flew solo from our nest.    This is fine.   Everyone has really great home, and that's what matters most.

We raise very well-socialized kittens who adjust quickly to their new surroundings and merge nicely into homes with other cats.  Charlene helps teach them boundaries and manners, so they make very good siblings for blended cat families.  

So, please don't ever feel sad for IBKs who leave without a sibling in tow.   If there's any loneliness at all, it will be very, very temporary.  I never feel one moment of sadness for them.  I only feel happy for their wonderful life ahead.

And gratefulness for this incredible stream of fabulous families that find their way to us.




*GROAN!  I know.  Super corny, yes, but I've been saving that one for awhile, and this being Louie's last post, I had no choice but to use it now.  My apologies.

Keeping it Clean

Liam and Louie

Louie Small, Louie Large

The photograph of Louie on the left was taken the day I picked the Smalls up from the shelter.  The one  on the right was taken a just few days ago.  

   

Louie and all the Smalls are still small for their age, but they've filled out nicely,  their proportions are good, and they're healthy.   Everyone is well past the two pound mark, and are scheduled for surgery this week.  

So, yes.   Our days with the Smalls are numbered.

Brace yourselves, we'll be saying goodbye to this special bunch very soon.

The Lineup