At this time, all the Lyttletons are nestled into their new homes and getting to know their new families. As you can imagine, six rambunctious kittens create a fair amount of noise, so now that they're gone, It's VERY quiet here.
All the parties departed within a couple of days of each other - Ezra was the first, next came Thelma and Ridley.
Thelma and Ridley got picked quick by their mama, Claire. She came to meet them one afternoon, and minutes later, she decided they would be the two for her.
They do make a great pair. They've always enjoyed the pleasure of each other's company, and out of all the kittens, Thelma's always been the best at keeping her rowdy brother in check. (Ridley's a bit of a butt biter)
I know they'll be so happy with Claire. She's very excited to be a new kitty mama, and is taking lots of steps to spoil her babies.
She emailed right after the kittens got home to let me know all was well. Here's what she had to say...
The little kittens love their new home! I have never seen a kitten (or any baby animal) take to its new home as quickly as these two did! They are totally at ease and almost too cuddly and adorable to handle (almost...)
It's always nice to know they're doing so well, so soon.
Hooray!
: )
So, Paul Harvey, what's the rest of the story!
ReplyDeleteNot that this isn't totally delightful news about Thelma and Ridley (could their names be any better!).
Godspeed Kittens. We will miss your delightful antics. I hope your new forever homes are filled with love and warmth. Of course we look forward to the next batch but just the same I will miss Pia, Gia and Thelma not to mention the rowdy boys.
ReplyDeletePatience, Anne. All tales will be told.
ReplyDeleteIt's always so sad to see them go, and know that any updates on them will be far less frequent, but also so wonderful to know they've gone to great homes and are already settling in splendidly.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to see they are very happy at their new home! Debbie and Holly
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, kids! Make Professor Butterbean proud!
ReplyDeleteThe older Thelma gets, she looks less like dryer lint and more like a pewter sculpture.
Sweet kitties, have a great life! After boarding for 5 days, my boys are home and purring. . . Cicero & Phidian send purrs!
ReplyDeleteAlways so bittersweet to see kittens go.
ReplyDeleteBye, kitties. I will miss you but know you have happy lives ahead!
ReplyDeleteBye, Ridley and Thelma. It was so nice to get to spend a month with you, have wonderful futures with your forever family!
ReplyDeleteHooray! It's great to have the kittens going to loving homes! I wish them the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteAhh, I knew they were all gone when I read Butterbean's weekend tweet saying it was quiet over there. Good luck dear kitties! It sounds like you're off to a great start in your new home.
ReplyDeleteI too thought Butterbean tipped her paw when I saw her tweet about it being quiet. I predict the pace will pick up again soon when another litter of kittens check in at chez IBKC!
ReplyDeleteAnd as for you, dear Lyttletons, hugs and cuddles as you settle into your new forever homes. I bet your new families are all already smitten! Write (and send pictures) when you can! Love you!
Ridley, a butt biter? Oo boy, Thelma; good thing you're going with him to help him mind his manners :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing how much just a few kittens sound like a thundering herd.. My two younger ones do it very well. The elder third was a pretty good thunderer herself until her co-conspirator died in Oct. Guess she's decided to be a sedate old lady now. Enjoy the peace and quiet, I'm sure that you'll have another gallopin' galoots in short time. :)
ReplyDeleteBye, little ones, be good and keep up the playing, cuddling, and purring!
ReplyDeletebut, but, but... Oh well... Next!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene,
ReplyDeleteAt least you can relax a little and not have to guard your sparkly ball for a bit.
Val
Bye, bye, babies... goodbye! (And godspeed!) Too quiet for the Bean, I'm thinking!
ReplyDeleteI am going to miss these precious babies more than I have words to describe...
ReplyDeleteSuch sweet, gentle, loving kittens...
Dear Laurie, thank you so much for the wonderful and thoughtful way that you shared their lives with us...
And thank you so much for the work you do, day in and day out, to care for these beautiful animals...
I'm wondering...is dinner time like this at your house sometimes?
ReplyDeleteInquiring minds wish to know...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiHXASgRTcA
Ridley's got the trouble face. I have a cat with the trouble face, and he's also a butt biter. He's going to need some boundaries!
ReplyDeleteDeodand....totally! The trouble face that says "Who, me? I'm totally totally innocent!!" Good thing he's got his sister to keep him in line.
ReplyDeleteBye-bye kittens! We'll miss you!
These two are so sweet, bye-bye!
ReplyDeletesniff!
I send best wishes to all the Lyttleton adoptive parents - and thank yous to Charlene, Laurie & Craig for sharing so much of your lives with us!
We are always sad when they go ~ and yet happy they have loving forever homes.
ReplyDeleteSo mnay little lives starting new adventures - in loving homes! Thank goodness!
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