Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Our Little Tradition

As many of you know, since the very beginning of this blog, it has been a tradition to share this picture in my Thanksgiving post.  For those of you new to the IBKC, this is Willamena Bouvier.  She was part of one of the very first litters we fostered.


not all kitties can do this

This picture kind of put us on the map.  It was posted by our friend Meg over at Cute Overload and was the reason why many of our early followers found their way to us.     I'm so thankful for that.

I am thankful for so many things this year.

First,  I'm thankful for all the kittens we've had the pleasure of knowing and the amazing families that adopted them.

I'm thankful they've been (mostly)  healthy kittens,  and thankful for  the vet staff at the HS that helps us keep them that way.

I'm thankful that Wee Willard has a round belly.

I'm thankful for all the dedicated staff and volunteers at the shelter (at all shelters, actually)  that work so hard and give so much to help homeless animals.

I am thankful that I live a life that allows me to foster.  I can't imagine our home without our little charges in it.

I am thankful for the generosity of this community and appreciate SO MUCH all that you gave during our fundraiser.

I am thankful for our devoted followers and friends who visit us every day.  I hope you know how amazing you are and how much we appreciate your support and kind words.    You are a blessing, and you enrich our lives.

We wish a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Take care friends, we love you.

xoxo

Laurie, Craig, Trimbles, and Charlene



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  1. Shannon @ Bungalow960November 23, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I am thankful for people like you, who foster these little babies until their forever families can be found. Without you, there would be many sad kitties!

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  2. Martin HooperNovember 23, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Me too for all foster people..

    Laurie I do enjoy looking at all the kittens you have... Even though Im far away and can't have more than one of your kittens there is always at least one of them I would take home if I could...

    I am thankful for all the loving homes that they go to - Its nice seeing some f them as grownups too!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    I am thankful for Charlene Butterbean's amazing floof!

    And of course, I'm thankful for all the folks like Laurie and Craig who work hard to foster homeless animals and find them good and loving homes.

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  4. UnknownNovember 23, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    And those scores of babies (not to mention their loving families) listed to my right on your page are all so thankful to you.

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  5. MarleneNovember 23, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    We are thankful for you too!

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  6. Random FelinesNovember 23, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Happy Thanksgiving!!! Mom has seen that picture on ICHC but didn't realize it was one of your babies!! So very cute....

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  7. Anne BoleynNovember 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    What a blessing you and Craig and Charlene are to me! And through you I've made other friends who have led to others.
    THANKFULLY!!!!!!!

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  8. SamNovember 23, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I am thankful for my 2 shelter Maine Coons, Riley & Sprite, and for Laurie, Craig and Charlene and Drewey for sharing all the babies with us. And for Willamena's adorable paw!

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  9. SheriNovember 23, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I'm thankful that I can always count on visiting the IBKC to brighten my day. Thank you for all you do. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  10. Chroma LabNovember 23, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    ♥ I'm thankful for Maddie and the IBKC every day. Hi, Willamena! ♥

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  11. Emily and LauraNovember 23, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I'm thankful for you and Craig and Charlene and all the babies who have attended Charlene's Kitten Finishing School, too! And I'm very thankful to be able to come to your website any time I'm feeling bad about *anything* and knowing that I'll instantly have a smile on my face -- you spread so much joy in the world.

    And I read elsewhere today that for the first time, over 50% of Americans said that they would be adopting their next pet from a shelter or rescue. People like you are making a huge difference in animals' lives, Laurie!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    One of my favorite pictures from this blog.. I've seen it crop up in other sites as well.

    She looks like she's almost got an opposable thumb. Heaven help us if cats ever get them..

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  13. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Here's her appearance on ICHC just a few days ago:

    http://icanhascheezburger.com/2011/11/22/funny-pictures-thanksgiving-kitten-hand-turkey/#comments

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  14. JuliaNovember 23, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    We love you all, too, Laurie, Craig, and floofy Ms. Charlene Butterbean! Bless you for everything you do for the itty bitties!

    So glad the little Trimbles are home for Thanksgiving!

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  15. farahNovember 23, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I'm thankful for the IBKC blog that puts a smile on my face at the start of every work day. Happy Thanksgiving, Laurie, Craig, Bean and Trimbles! :D

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  16. JoNovember 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    A HappyThanksgiving to IBKC and al their followers.

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  17. sNovember 23, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Thank you so very much for all you do. You've touched so many kitty lives by giving them a beautiful start... and you've touched so many of us with this site. I am so grateful for being part of this wonderful community.

    And Hi Willamena!! I remember the original post, and it's always a pleasure to see it again each year.

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  18. jannaNovember 23, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Thank you, Laurie, Craig, and Charlene, for taking such wonderful care of all these babies -- and thank you, too, for sharing them with us.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  19. WaheedaNovember 23, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    We had our Thanksgiving back in October...silly Canucks. :-p

    I'm thankful for this blog full of itty bitty kitties for putting a smile on my face and spreading aware for fostering, for you and your family for being such amazing foster parents and the rest of the IBKC.

    Have a safe and happy holiday every one.

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  20. Wonky Eye Kitty's humanNovember 23, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I'm thankful for your posts and beautiful kitten (and Bean!) pictures that brighten up my every day!

    And I'm especially thankful for all the amazing work you do!!

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  21. PatriciaNovember 24, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    I want to echo what one of the earlier posters said: "And I'm very thankful to be able to come to your website any time I'm feeling bad about *anything* and knowing that I'll instantly have a smile on my face." It's been a stressful year, but my daily visits to the IBKC page, and seeing the amazing work that Laurie, Craig, and Charlene (of course!) are doing is guaranteed to make the world a slightly brighter place. Thank YOU for all you do.

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  22. AnnFNovember 24, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I'm thankful for all that you do and for the wonderful community that you've created through this blog. As so many people have said, this is such a good place to go to feel cheered up. Not just to see the adorable pictures of the itty bitties and Charlene Butterbean, but for the warmth that exudes from the blog and the comments.

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  23. IrisNovember 24, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I'm thankful for you and people like you who foster and I'm thankful for you sharing your experiences and brightening my day with all of the kitty goodness! Have a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  24. curatorNovember 24, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    And here at the Museum we are thankful for YOU, for your love and care of beautiful kittens, and the photos that make us smile. Happy Thanksgiving! (Love those kissable little paws in the photo.)

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  25. germaineNovember 24, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    This post brought a lump to my throat - I've been an IBKC reader since before the Bouviers were fostered! I am so thankful for you, Laurie, for sharing your home and your love with so many beautiful little kittehs.

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  26. Tabby Girl in TexasNovember 24, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    I'm thankful for Laurie, Bean and Craig for being the awesome foster parents! Thank you for all you do on behalf of needy kittens and homeless animals!

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  27. Amy W.November 25, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Geraldine and Phoebe spent a very happy Thanksgiving hosting dinner at our house. They were petted and praised and admired. We are all thankful for the love you, Craig and Charlene gave them, so they could grow into such happy and lovable kitties.

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  28. SnowNovember 25, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Oh, I bet Geraldine and Phoebe were praised and admired! I'd love to see some photos of them. Thank you for the update, Amy W. I also echo the thanks to Laurie, Craig, and Bean for all they do and for this wonderful web site.

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  29. KatNovember 25, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    And just like the Trimbles, little Willamena was a tiny tabby!

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  30. Beulah BeeNovember 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    I am thankful for your blog and how you help the kitties. No matter what kind of day I am having, you always bring a smile to me with every thoughtful post. This is the first time I saw the "paw print turkey" and it is so precious. Not only was I smiling but a giggle and an Oh-My came out too!

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  31. Milo and Alfie MarshallNovember 26, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    We are thankful for all you do to give kittens the very best start in life. xxx

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  32. how to play mkv filesDecember 1, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Happy Thanksgiving! I like your tradition. Bless you for everything you do for these little kittens.

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