Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Tender Little Bean Loves on Linus

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I was going to tell Peter's tale next, but I downloaded these photos of Linus and Bean, and had to share them first.

This has been a challenging batch for Charlene. Six is a lot of kittens and at times and I can tell she has felt a little outnumbered by this batch - especially now that they have gotten so much bigger.

In spite of this, one-on-one, she loves them still.

I think Linus has been her favorite. And as you can see, Linus simply adores her.

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62 comments:

  1. Martin HooperApril 13, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Aww what a lovely pair of cats :)

    I still think that Nigel would like a little mini-me kitten to keep him company...

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  2. Heather MooreApril 13, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    That second picture is simply the best picture EVER. So cute.

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  3. DebApril 13, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    And he's a love-bug, too. Oh, how my heart melts for him.

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  4. The Venerable BeadApril 13, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    That first pic just slays me. Slays me I tell ya!

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  5. Cynthia M. SuprenantApril 13, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    I agree with Heather -- the second picture is just wonderful. It's kitty bliss. I knew that Charlene wouldn't hold their group antics against them on an individual basis!

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  6. Random FelinesApril 13, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    awwww - we agree that kittens in a gang can be a bit much sometimes, but when they all fall over asleep or for one-on-one time, they can be adorable!! What a cute pair...

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  7. MelissaApril 13, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    She's giving him floofy lessons!

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  8. GApril 13, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    I agree... pic #2 wins.

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  9. Anne BoleynApril 13, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Beyond beautiful.

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  10. ChristieApril 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I just melted into a puddle.

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  11. JCApril 13, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Can you keep him for her ?

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  12. WaheedaApril 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I simply adore #1 and #2 - the affection is palpable

    And the shot of Bean's tongue in the last one...eeeee. :)

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  13. KatBoxJanitorApril 13, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Lovely pair and I cannot pick out just one picture to be my favorite.

    Linus is a precious kitten who just exudes Beanie Bliss!

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  14. Georgia JewelApril 13, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Linus is my fav too. His goodbye tale is gonna make me cry, I know it!

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  15. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Splorrrrrtttt!
    Such love and devotion. .. my eyes are leaking :)
    They are all splortacious,and I hate picking a faveourite, but Linus just makes me melt..

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  16. DeeBaughmanApril 13, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    That second pic just makes me melt! Soooo sweet! I think Linus is my favorite in this batch, and I'd so steal him if I could!

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  17. KatyApril 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    so precious!

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  18. KaliCApril 13, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    Oh gosh that first picture is just too cute!

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  19. sister jeanApril 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    What wonderful pictures. Charlene is SUCH a good girl - and Linus is clearly a smitten kitten.

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  20. ZippyApril 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    All the pics are beautiful, but the first one really knocks me over with Linus putting his head against Ms. Bean's chest - makes me think of a mother and child portrait. Ms. Bean is just the most awesome foster kitty mama EVER! =^..^=

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  21. AnnFApril 13, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    Awwwwwww...that second photo where the two of them are both melting in BIB (Butterbeaning-Induced Bliss) is a masterpiece.

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  22. PrepinTXApril 13, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    This is my very favorite series of photos on IBKC. I think Charlene wants to keep Linus as her own.

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  23. MarleneApril 13, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    What's not to love about Linus or the Bean? Love this

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  24. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    too much! too much! entering cuteness coma! So much love and affection! Makes me deeply content!

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  25. DarinApril 13, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    I'm having a private debate as to which picture is my favorite. The first one gets me for little Linus's paw and the look on his face. The second one... well, the look on his face is also precious.

    We all win!

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  26. Kate B.April 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Awwww! Sweetness overload! I love all the Medleys, but adorable Linus is my favorite too. And I agree that the floofy little lovebug might want to stay!

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  27. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    OMG. That first shot absolutely slays me. I think I have a new iPhone background (unless Laurie objects?)

    Too, too cute.

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  28. Connie - Tails from the Foster KittensApril 13, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    So is her very own kitten in Bean's future?

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  29. Meg SApril 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Such cuteness. *melt splat*

    (work sucks lately. IBKC makes it better)

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  30. RamikaApril 13, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    I have lately got addicted to this site. I wish I didn't live on the other side of the world, I would love to adopt an itty-bitty-kitty. ._. Though I'd need a bigger home first. I already have two big kitties and one small one. :3

    The Medleys are one heart-warming bunch of kittens, and I'm personally extremely fond of Linus. <3 He's such a little ball of floof.
    These photos make me squeal. <3 <3

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  31. Link BartholomewApril 13, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    OMG! CUTEST thing ever. Bean is such a cat mom. What a sweet thing.

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  32. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    Oh my goodness!! That is so Darn Sweet!! The sweetest thing that I've seen today.
    I just love it!!

    Great Pics.

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  33. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I love that first pic the most in this series but the last pic with Linus's ear turned out slays me; I'm always tickled with I see that with my own cats.

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  34. yasmineApril 13, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    so much love.

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  35. Katie M.April 13, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    This may just be one of my favorite blog posts ever! Oye.

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  36. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I teared up at the 2nd picture, how sweet!!

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  37. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Notice how, as yet, there are no denials about Linus becoming a permanent brother to Bean...
    could it be true?

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  38. oceansApril 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Bean obviously has very good taste. Linus has been my fav too. There's something extraordinary about him. I want him soooo badly.

    You so need to have a IBKC widget for us to have on our computers so we can look at the babies whenever. Or, how about a kitten webcam?

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  39. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Wait...what happened to the two gray smudges on the top of his head? Did they go away and now he's all white?

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  40. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I'm still waiting for Peter's goodbye story. I'm so sad the Medley's are already leaving. It went by too fast. :(

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  41. chanponApril 13, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    *sigh* I can't blame you, Miss Bean.

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  42. Magoo, Smudge, Bella & DolceApril 13, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    After staring at that first beautiful picture, I have the song "I wanna hold your hand" by the Beatles in my head.

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  43. sApril 13, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    omg, you have no idea how much I needed these photos of pure bliss today.

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  44. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    OMG, those were the sweetest pictures I've seen in a long, long time. Thank you so much for this post!

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  45. Lita and the boys in MelbourneApril 13, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    aaawww - these photos are so beautiful they bring a tear to my eye. Such tenderness.

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  46. Erica LeaApril 13, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a sweet series! I'm telling you, Linus has my heart:-) He's the first one that's really, really gotten to me.

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  47. AnonymousApril 13, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    My heart just squeed... :o) I'm in love with Linus, too.

    PS, The Darlings are on I Can Has Cheezburger! :oD

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  48. MarjorieApril 13, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Agreed. the BEST! *sweet induced stupor*

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  49. farahApril 13, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    Ooooh!! These are the sweetest photos EVER on IBKC!! <3

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  50. DivaHeatherApril 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I can see I'm not the only one that just LOVES Linus! This little kitten has just captured my heart! His pictures just make me smile....I agree that the Bean should get her own kitten *coughLINUScough* that way we could see him all the time!!

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  51. AlexandraApril 13, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    so beautiful, i melted!

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  52. sweet harvest moonApril 14, 2011 at 12:40 AM

    Awww they are so adorable together!

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  53. AnonymousApril 14, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Oooooh sooo cute. Just love the pics. So is Ms. Bean getting a bro?
    Btw... Just saw the Ms. Beauz has made fast friends with her bro IBKC alumnus Julius ... Pls check the IBKC alumni flicker group http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginger_s_nap/5617603868/in/pool-778406@N25

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  54. MichigooseApril 14, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    Awww, he doesn't even mind if she turns his ear inside out when she grooms him!

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  55. gloria g.April 14, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    oh my goodness......what kitty love. Maybe the Bean is saying.....this one is mine please......I will be his mommy furever......this is a beautiful bunch of babies.....

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  56. chookApril 14, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    i can't really add anything but to say this might be my all-time favorite post.

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  57. MandyApril 14, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Well, my vacation is canceled. I just died from cuteness overload from all the love they are showing each other. :)

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  58. JenniferApril 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Is Charlene a Ragdoll? She is gorgeous and what an extra heart she has - would love to share her with readers on my site - www.floppycats.com

    Thanks,
    Jenny

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  59. MandyApril 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    By the way, while all pics are pawsome, the second one down is the one that did me in.

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  60. Laurie CinottoApril 14, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Anon, the gray spots have been fading. You can barely see them now.

    Anon, No, we're not adopting Linus.

    Jennifer, i don't think she's a ragdoll. She doesn't have that personality. More likely part Birman.

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  61. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    The first one really needs to be on a card. Perhaps an extra-special pack of cards featuring Charlene with various individual kittens, over the years? She's so sweet with them.

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  62. LysandraMay 30, 2012 at 7:28 PM

    I have only just seen this for the first time and it is so touching a had a few happy tears! Just beautiful :)

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