The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee

12/26/2024

Did you know that our charity owns a vet clinic? We do low cost spay and neuter for cats. We are also starting our community days in January where we offer free community vet care for those that could really benefit with the extra help (more to come on that).

Our current team needs an additional rvt. We already have one very experienced rvt, an experienced unregistered tech, a Va and admin (along with a vet obviously).

We would like to add another full time rvt to our team. Someone who has experience with anesthesia since this is the bulk of the work we do.

We have a very competitive wage package with additional benefits (you can do charitable work and be paid really well to do it). And since folks prepay for their surgery it’s mostly about the skills with very little client interaction about bills and budgets.

If you are looking for a change please message us. Also share this post with all your vet med friends. We can’t continue to offer spay and neuter services without a good team in play.

Also, if you are interested in locuming as an rvt please message us. We need locums to cover vacation leave from time to time.

Www.Spayandneutercruiser.Ca .

12/25/2024

Have a "purry" Christmas everyone and of course check out the babies that are looking for their furever home.

https://ibkc.ca/current-adoptables/

12/25/2024

12/22/2024

WORTH THE READ
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17okA3EDps/

For 12 years, I was passed to 3 different parents on a small island in the Bahamas. When the last “Mom” moved in with her boyfriend and a d-o-g, I’d had enough. I decided I’d rather live under the old house and take my chances. I did this for 3 long years. I survived the heat, cold, torrential rain–even hurricanes. And I’d get lonely and go out to the street looking for attention.

Everyone on the island knew who I was. Many would pass by. Some would even pet me, and I relied on the local “cat ladies” to feed me. But I got bored living under that house. So, I became the island cat from hell, or “devil cat” as some of the locals called me!

Dogs provided a distraction. I could chase the big ones and bite them in the butt, or I could ride the smaller ones home. One day I decided to pick a fight with two Jack Russell’s and a Golden Retriever. Silly dogs. I won. When I stopped at the church, covered in blood, that’s when my life changed. I was taken to the vet. I only had a small bite on one leg–the blood was not mine!

You both did not want an ORANGE cat, and--after the two mini rescued tortoiseshell girl cats you'd had--probably didn't want a 25-pound giant male cat, either. But yet you agreed to take me, at least until the stitches healed. I think at first you were a bit intimidated by me, and I don't blame you. After all, I was a big cat with a bad reputation and attitude!

I pulled the screen door to your apartment open, flopped on the floor, and soon worked my way into your hearts. And the best part of MY life began. You and “Dad” showed me love and spoiled me rotten. I got brushed every day. I got fresh fish treats in the afternoon, and I found a warm, safe place to sleep at night--next to you, under your arms.

When you moved away from the Bahamas, you brought me with you. My first boat ride, airplane ride, and then the beginning of car rides across the USA! How many of my Bahamian kitty buddies can say they've been thru 22 states? I loved the car rides!

Wasn't I the best behaved? I knew to use the litter box before we started driving, I knew to eat and drink at rest stops, and I knew when to jump into my carry bag to go into the hotels. During the drives, I loved sitting on your lap the entire time. And I got to come back to the island twice more as a tourist!! How cool was that?

The condo in Washington state was nice. I loved the rare sunny days on the back balcony, but the cool, rainy weather fired up my arthritis and hip dysplasia. You had accepted me even though I was old, but then you discovered I had diabetes and had to give me expensive shots twice a day. Still, you were willing to do anything to try to make me well. You even slimmed me down to 17 pounds. If I was still a Bahamian cat, I know I probably wouldn't have survived very long.

When you took me to the desert (Palm Springs), I felt at home. Warm sunny days, dry air, I seemed almost healed. My favorite memories will always be sleeping on the sun lounge on the back deck, watching birds and lizards.

You understood when I howled to be lifted up because I could no longer jump. You bought me a ramp to get up to the bed. You gave me medicines and kept trying to find a cure for me. And kept giving me fresh fish and treats and love. And knowing how my life was made so much better because of the two of you, I became the most loving, sweetest, and the smartest cat you'd ever meet.

I would greet you at the door when you'd been away. I'd come out and meet your friends. I would follow you around to be next to you, touching you, and sleeping between you guys at night, as close to you both as I could get. I couldn't have been happier. You knew that, though. My purrs were so loud I'd wake you sometimes.

And when things got harder for me, you still loved me through my pain and accidents. But finally, you knew it was time. You had both done everything you could, and you cried a lot making the decision, but we all knew it was for the best. I went in peace, surrounded by love. I know I will always be in your hearts, and you will stay forever in mine.

Thank you for taking in an older stray. You made the last 6 years of my life the best ever, and I love you for it.

Love, Tommy (from Hope Town, Abaco; Vancouver, WA; and Rancho Mirage, CA.)

12/13/2024

Reminder we are having our first bottle drive tomorrow

When: December 14, 10-2pm
Where: 405 David Street

This year has been a wild ride, but we are very low on funds. If you have bottles to donate we would really appreciate the support. Even better if you want to hang around a bit and help us sort them.

All money goes to help us rescue more cats and kittens. We have taken in more than 600 animals so far this year. The cost of vet care, food and litter is rising.

If you don't have any bottles, you can also make a tax deductible donation either by etransfer to [email protected] or on our website.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

12/10/2024

This is how we roll. Getting things done and socializing at the same time.

12/07/2024

Miss sunshine wants to remind you to save your empties this weekend!

Our bottle drive is in a week and we could really use the money. We have a lot of kittens still in care with more coming all the time.

Bottle drive:

405 David street
Saturday December 14
10am to 2pm

12/07/2024

🎉 A HUGE Thank You! 🎉

Look at all these amazing donations! Thanks to your incredible generosity this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, IBKC is stocked up on essentials to help our kittens and community programs thrive. Every package represents kindness, care, and compassion for our tiniest and most vulnerable furry friends.

Whether you donated toys, food, cameras, medical & cleaning supplies, dishes or anything else, please know you’re making a real difference in the lives of so many kittens (and their hardworking humans too!). We are endlessly grateful for your support—it truly takes a village, and what a wonderful village we have.

Thank you for standing with us as we rescue, heal, and find forever homes for these sweet souls. Your generosity makes it all possible! 💕

🐾 With love and gratitude,
The IBKC Team

12/06/2024

Ever wonder when kitten season ends? So do we. More babies and it’s DECEMBER! If only these mamas would get the message eh?

But these ones are lucky. In a warm house with food tonight. And medication for fleas and worms and whatever else they will need.

Donations to help with their care is always appreciated. E-transfer to [email protected] or go our website to donate

12/04/2024

Let's help our furbabies find their wonderful furever homes.

https://ibkc.ca/current-adoptables/

12/02/2024

Miss. Mulder is pretty excited her forever family is taking her home today 🥰🥳🤣

Moments like these are made possible through the contributions of our fantastic community, so from all of the kittens like Mulder, we say a big THANK YOU! 💞

12/02/2024

🚨✨ Cyber Monday Alert! ✨🚨

Today is the perfect day to help us make a difference for the cats and kittens at the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee (IBKC)! 🐾 With amazing Cyber Monday deals happening, you can stretch your dollar further and send much-needed supplies directly to our rescue through our Amazon Wishlist!

From kitten formula and medical supplies to sanitizing equipment, toys, and food, every item helps us provide care for the most vulnerable felines in our community. 🐱💕

Click here to shop our wishlist: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/22M9X1PRCIQI3?ref_=wl_share

💝 Your generosity makes all the difference—thank you for supporting us on this purr-fect shopping day! Let’s stock up for the kittens! 🎁🐾

12/02/2024

🎥 Kitten Unboxing with Bev! 🎥

My mom, Bev, and I just unboxed some precious new arrivals sent to us by our friends at Foster Kritters Feral Cat Rescue - Society . These little ones are a mix of shy, scared, and in need of some extra TLC, with two of them feeling pretty under the weather. 💔

We’re rolling up our sleeves to give them the love, care, and medical attention they need to heal and feel safe. This journey might take time, but we’re here every step of the way to help them grow strong and find happiness.

Thank you, Foster Critters, for trusting us with these fragile little lives. We’ll keep you updated on their progress—watch their transformation with us! 🐾

11/29/2024

Edit - she found her forever family!!! Thank you so much for spreading the word 🥰

We can't believe sweet, snuggly, purr-fect Annabelle isn't getting any applications! She's an instant purr machine, loves everyone, is patient with kids, and wants to be your best friend. She's hanging out at Uptown Petsmart waiting for her fur-ever family to find her, is she the one for you?

Learn more about Annabelle here: https://ibkc.ca/current-adoptables/ &page=shelterluv_wrap_1709735015490%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2FIBKC-A-958

11/29/2024

🖤 Black Friday Deals for a Purr-fect Cause! 🖤

This Black Friday, you can snag great deals and help the kittens and cats of Itty Bitty Kitty Committee (IBKC)! 🐾 Many items on our Amazon Wishlist are on sale right now, making it the perfect time to stock us up on essentials like food, toys, cleaning supplies, and critical medical equipment for our medically fragile kittens and neonates.

🎁 How You Can Help:
Take advantage of the Black Friday discounts, pick an item (or two or three!), and have it shipped directly to us.

📦 Shop Here: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/22M9X1PRCIQI3?ref_=wl_share

Your support—especially during these sales—makes an even bigger impact! Every purchase helps us provide the care and love these sweet kittens need. 💕

Thank you for being part of the IBKC family and for making this holiday season extra special for our rescues.

🐾 Snag a deal, save a life! 🐾

11/28/2024

Hi Friends!

As a rescue we sometimes get busy with the rescue part and leave aaaalllll the paperwork till the end. This is a bad habit and I'm working to get out from under it. But I'm letting everyone know that we are starting to issue all the donation receipts we owe everyone. You may receive one or two and not all at once, because we are working through the list. Any donations make through credit card will be done in one large block at the end of the year. This is only for cheque or etransfer.

If you are missing any receipts or reconciliation, please wait for another week before contacting us. It could be that your receipt is still on our list. We should be done by next weekend.

As always, we are so grateful for our community that helps us do our work.

11/27/2024

📣Black Friday Sales on our online food store www.myvetstore.ca/ibkc

Save 30% off your purchase of any Purina® Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®, Purina® Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® essentialcare® and Purina® Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements® up to a maximum dollar amount of $250, with promo code PURINA30. Limited to one redemption per client.

📣Valid until December 4th, 2024.

As an added bonus, all purchased help to fund our charity and the work we do in the community.

myVETstore.ca

11/27/2024

Have you ever had so much fun playing that you just needed to let out some growls? Bronte has! 🤣 turn your volume up to hear this little girl having the time of her life playing in our Uptown Petsmart location!

And don't forget to visit ibkc.ca/current-adoptables to see our adoptable kittens 😸 💓