The Most Popular Posts Part TWO!

#40 Give Us a Big High-Five Hubie!

We've had many happy moments during our years of fundraising, but that first time when we hit the big $20 Squillion goal, well, that was pretty awesome.


 

#39  Happy Birthday Butterbean!

Another Butterbean birthday made the list! For her 4th, I put together a little Bean retrospective movie. I haven't watched this in a long time, so for me, it was really sweet to go back and look at these pictures from her first four years. Gosh, I love that girl.


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#38  A Big Batch of Bean and Friends 

More Bean on the list! Here's a collection of some of the sweet moments she's shared with the babies.  The last picture in the post shows Bean with our very first batch of foster kittens. You can see she took to her role as foster mom right away.

This image below just melts me. The kitten in the picture is one of the Mayfields, but I couldn't tell you which one.

  

#37 Wiley Knapp Likes to Leap

I don't think there's ever been a sproing-ier kitten!

 

#36  Bath Time For Wylla 

A very sad and very soggy Wylla Stout! Look at those teeny tiny drumsticks!

 


#35 Hello Little Gray Guy

No surprise the adorable Forrest Petrie made the list.  What a sweet (but a little scared) face!





#34 Out Like a Lamm
Those little Lamms were the cutest little nappers and there were many posts posted on the subject of their sleeping.





#33 Another Orangie
Because who doesn't love a orange kitten, right Rutherford?





#32 There's a Tiny Orange Tiger in the Lamm Family!
Because who doesn't love a orange kitten, right Baxter?



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

Six kittens sitting still and looking at the camera!




Tune in tomorrow for part three!

Lovey-Dovey

In honor of Valentine's Day, I thought I would share with you some of my favorite lovey-dovey photos from the past year.

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

Wishing you lots of cuddles and hugs from those you love.

xo xo



























Oh,, and one last thing.... Charlene wants to know...

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!

This Will Get You Going!

Happy Monday, everyone.   If you're feeling a bit sluggish this morning,  I promise this little video will perk you right up.


from  Vimeo


Enjoy!





  

Good-Bye Emory. Good-Bye Ferris.

Sorry, friends. I had hoped to get the Ferris and Emory departure post up yesterday, but just ran out of time.

You'll be very happy to know that the boys were adopted by Erin and Erik, dear friends our dear friend, Shana Banana. Of course they came HIGHLY recommended by Shana. She said they we're good, kitty-loving people, which is all I needed to hear. Sold.

When they visited, they didn't want to pick the kittens, they wanted to be picked BY the kittens. Well, Emory and Ferris picked them, and I think all parties involved are quite happy with the choice.

Here are a couple of pics of their adoption day.


The boys all suited up in their new collars and tags.


Ambrose, Clement, and Bernice say goodbye to their brothers.


Erin emailed to let me know that the boys have made themselves at home, and are settling in quite nicely. They have lots of toys (and carrots!) to play with, lots of things to climb, and are receiving oodles and oodles of love.

It's always nice when the kitties "stay in the family". We'll be able to keep close tabs on these two. Erin promises lots of pictures and updates.


So, we're down to four now. Not for long, though. Louise and Ambrose are packing their suitcases right now.

Sigh.

What's Up, Louise?

SOOOOO much is up!  

Just in case you missed Bean's tweet yesterday,  Clement and Bernice met their mama last night!     They're off getting snipped today, and will be moving in with their new family on Wednesday.  

Emory and Ferris packed their bags and left our little nest (together) .    I'll give you the full scoop on that later.

So, it's very quiet around here .   It's just Ambrose, Louise and The Bean, and they're all done with their morning romp, and are napping away.     I'm happy to have a quiet day with a lower kitten count.  I'm trying to finish making our IBKC fundraising telethon set, which isn't easy to do with lots of kittens, trying to lend a helping paw.    

Lots more to come today:
The Emory and Ferris departure story....
As soon as we clear five squillion,, we'll see those Tressa AND Neville pics  (we're SO CLOSE now!)....
Don't forget to check out Butterbean's Daily Donation Challenge
AND there will be a BIG announcement.

Be sure to check back often!

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!  

 

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.

Less Stats, More Cats!

We've been all about the numbers tonight, so I thought I would end the day with just one picture, of our lovely little litter.


From left to right...
Ferris, Abrose, Bernice, Emory, Clement and Louise Anderson-Erickson

The Many Moods of Miss Louise

A Boy and His Carrot

Emory was hanging out in the kitchen when I dropped a carrot on the floor while making a pot of soup. He pounced on it immediately and carried his treasure around the house. The others caught on, and wanted a piece of the action. Carrots make excellent cat toys. Who knew?

Pink is Their Color

Yep.

Fun in the Sun Patch

Romping in sun, kicking up some dust....