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On Saturday, Ciabatta and Babka went home to Knoxville, Tennessee! They were not adopted by a previous adopter, but WERE accompanied by a previous adopter – Kara, who adopted Shelby, Murphy (formerly Drum) and Chloe (formerly Clairee) in January. She does have an Instagram, and they’ll pop up there from time to time! (They’ve already settled in well and spent the first night snuggled up with their mom. Awww.) Ciabatta is now Sam Elliot (formal name for legal matters: Ciabatta Chibby Charlie Samelliott Chaplin {last name}, P. I.) and Babka is now Luci (legally Babs Lucipurr Snicklefritz).
(I know some people don’t like the idea of changing a kitten’s name, but I assure you that there’s no way Ciabatta and Babka knew they were Ciabatta and Babka. Fred called them Mustache and Freckles, and they had 700 nicknames besides.)
Pita was there while the adoption was going on (and in fact curled up in their new mom’s lap for a while) and saw them leave, so she knows they’re gone. She’s been fine (and is not sad about the fact that she gets the ENTIRE tube of Churu every night!)
The rest of the pictures I took of Ciabatta and Babka are in today’s post.
“You better GIMME that feather teaser, lady!” says Babka.
There goes Pita!
There goes Babka!
Babka leapt from the scratcher to the bed.
Pita made the leap, too (while Ciabatta was all “I don’t think she’s gonna make it!” She did.)
So cute, these three.
Then Ciabatta makes the leap.
Such a snuggly boy.
Babka and Pita, keeping Auntie Alice company (while she ignores them.)
Looks like it’s time for a nap.
One last shot of the sweet duo.
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Bolt has a think.
Mosey has discovered the mirrors.
I couldn’t get anyone but Lollygag to look in my general direction, but here’s a shot of all 6 of them!
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Newt in the pink cube, deciding whether he wants to curl up for a nap, or go demand some food. Decisions, decisions.
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Posted on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr) this weekend.
“Can’t you just bring us breakfast in bed, lady?” requests Ciabatta.
I totally flaked on this earlier this week, but May 19th marked NINETEEN years since our very first fosters: mama kitty Mia and her kittens Peanut, Flossie, Snoopy, Edgar and Oy. (It wasn’t until about our 5th litter that we started doing theme names – though Mia and Oy were both names from the Dark Tower series.) We took one year off from fostering after we adopted Sugarbutt and Tom Cullen (from our 3rd foster litter), but other than that and a little time off here and there for surgeries or moving, we’ve been pretty constantly fostering. With the Hopalongs, we’re at a total of 537 cats/kittens fostered. Can’t wait to hit 1,000 in a few years. ❤️
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Mosey in the scratcher tunnel, and then heading for the milk bar. (I’m not sure they’re going to fit in that scratcher tunnel for much longer!)
“Mama says if I want an iPhone, I’ve gotta earn the money myself. So I’ll be working at the Burger Barn this summer. ::sigh::” (Skip, with a Skitter assist.)
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Napping with Pita, Ciabatta, and Babka. Oh, the purrs! (And the Pita yawns!)
“I AIN’T TOUCHING YOUR TOYS, OLD MAN! STOP LOOKING AT ME!”
“You better mind your manners, kid, or Uncle Khal’s gonna mind ’em for you.”
Good night innernets. (Dillydally)
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Look at these little slackers, COMPLETELY FAILING to do their jobs. You’ve failed this crucial skills test, kittens, I’m not sure you deserve to graduate!
Hooray, hooray, Ciabatta & Babka were adopted TOGETHER today. 🎉 They are headed home right now to Knoxville, TN! ❤️ Their names will change – Babka will likely be Lily or Lucy, and Ciabatta? Might be Sam Elliot! 👨Happy life, sweet babies! ❤️❤️❤️
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It’s tussle time for the Hopalong kittens!
Good night innernets. (Pita & Uncle Charlie)
Mosey’s all snuggly in his hammock this morning.
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Ciabatta and Babka were adopted together yesterday and went home to Knoxville, Tennessee. Here’s the video of my favorite pictures I took of them from the day we said “hello” to them (February 5th, the day they were born) to the day they were adopted. ❤
(Pita is adapting well to being an “only child” for now (she goes home next weekend) – she’s a little bored, but I’m doing my best to keep her entertained!)
“You want fries with that?” asks Lollygag.
Pita would like everyone to know that she is doing just fine as a temporary “only child” (she goes home this weekend.) She’s getting lots of attention, lots of playing, lots of snuggles, and most importantly, she doesn’t have to share her nightly Churu with anyone else!
Good night innernets. (Bolt)
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Previously
2023: No entry.
2022: I think it’s because she knows a true agent of chaos leads from the middle!
2021: And “Wahhhh!” retorted Slapjack.
2020: Benjamin has velvety-soft fur and I can’t stop petting him.
2019: Pa’s like a big ol’ body pillow for those kittens.
2018: Given that cats have a body temperature of 7000 degrees and I have two of them pinning me to the bed, how long will it take before I’m just a pile of ashes, roughly?
2017: No entry.
2016: I HATE THIS THING. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. Don’t get suckered in, y’all!
2015: Kittens Like Baskets.
2014: Grant has tested the basket and pronounced it good.
2013: “One moment alone. Is that so much to ask for?”
2012: No entry.
2011: “High five!”
2010: “What just happened here?”
2009: We have new babies!!!
2008: No entry.
2007: No entry.
2006: No entry.
2005: By god I love these kittens, can you tell?
Wow! 19 years of fostering. You and Fred are heroes!!!! All those kitties who had a chance at the good life, thanks to you and the foster groups you’ve worked with.
Sometimes, you have to change a kitten’s name — one precious girl I loved for 13 years was named “Priscilla” by the rescue. Unfortunately, my worn out old teeth make my pronunciation of the “s” sound hiss quite a bit. I sure didn’t want her to think I was hissing at her all the time, so changed it ASAP to a name with nary an “s”.