Alumni Update: Genevieve and Theodora Patmore!

OH, this is going to be a fun week! To help celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the IBKC blog, which happens to be tomorrow, I've got a TON of alumni updates to share.  I love seeing pictures of our growing and grown-up IBKs and hearing about what they are up to, and I think you might too.

First up, we've got an update from Beth, who adopted Theodora (left) and Genevieve (right), two of our Patmore Four.  Here are the girls shortly before their adoption.



And here they are with sisters Belinda and Mavis.





Here are they are today!

And here's what Beth had to say:

We are thrilled and honored to have 2 itty bittys in our home.

Willett (Theodora): loves boxes and belly rubs, really good about getting her claws trimmed, used to eat more than her share of food and got a little overweight but we're working on it, super sweet, talker

Larue (Genevieve): loves her little plush ball toys with rattles, hates belly rubs and claw trims (doing her back feet is a 2-person task), feisty, dominant over her much bigger sister, super sweet, still has a high pitched squeaky voice, loves a lap



Thanks so much for sharing the girls with us, Beth! They look lovely and so very happy!  It's hard to believe they all grown up now.  It feels like they just left us yesterday, but they came to us in April of 2016, so it's been well over a year since their adoption.

Please give them some love from all of us!

Stay tuned, friends.  Two more of the Patmore Four are up next!


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Bean Approved!

For many, many years Beth and Steve shared their lives with a tightly bonded pair of sibling cats, Fidel and Grace.   This special pair lived well into their late teens and brought much joy to their humans, but sadly both passed within the past couple of years.  

Like all of us who experience this kind of loss, though your heart feels empty, you need a little time to heal before your open it up again.

So, Beth and Steve waited, and when they felt ready, they began their search for a pair of kittens.

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Mavis and Belinda had already been claimed when Beth and Steve came down for their "meet and greet".   They were very happy to know that Genevieve, the first Patmore that caught their eye, was still available. They had been admiring Thea's fabulous belly spots, so they were equality thrilled to know she was available, too.

We had a very nice visit that afternoon.  All the Patmores enjoyed meeting our guests and were happy to receive lots of love and attention from them.

Here's sweet Thea feeling safe in Steve's hands. 



A few minutes into our meeting, Charlene came into the living room to say hello. Normally, she keeps a safe distance from strangers, but much to my surprise, she jumped right up on the couch and joined the Patmores and their visitors!  And then she climbed onto Beth's lap where she sat for minutes.  THIS NEVER HAPPENS!

I knew they were good kitty people already, but Bean certainly confirmed this!!!!  Folks, getting the Butterbean Seal of Approval™ is something that never comes quickly -- it takes time, and the list of recipients is short!



So, yes. Genevieve and Theodora were adopted by these fine humans and are living the good life in Seattle.  Just like their sisters, they adjusted quickly and made themselves right at home.

Beth and Steve, we wish you all many good years to come with these dear girls.  I know they'll bring you many laughs, much joy and love!  Enjoy these special kittens!!!

Group Shots Galore of the Patmore Four!!

A trip back through the Patmore photo archives revealed that I have many images of these four all together. A picture of a single Patmore, or even pairs, were few and far between!

This morning I wanted to share with you a little collection of these group shots. We begin with one of the very first photos  I took of the girls and it continue chronologically. You can see them grow before your eyes! Their round baby faces mature and their bodies grow lankier.

Some of these images I've shared with you before, but many I haven't.

I'm posting early today because many of you will be scooting off early for a long holiday weekend. I'll be doing that too, and will return Tuesday with a Patmore adoption tale.

Have a great weekend! If you're traveling, be safe.

See you Tuesday!

One Last Cuddle Puddle

I took these photos shortly before the first pair of Patmores departed. It's their very last cuddle puddle.  These bright young kittens excel at many things, but their greatest strength is cuddling. Being sweet is a very close second.