Ian the Investigator

**jenluckenbach** · 06-26-2004, 06:16 PM

Ian, one of the 5 babies (of which I lost Lilyana and Liam) is just about to turn 6 weeks old. He is unbelievable! As a 10 day old he wiggled away from mom and the nest and wound up underneath my cedar chest

After I placed them into a nice shallow box as a new bed, he managed (at 11 days old) to get out and wiggle all the way across the room!! This is when I caged them.
Fast forward to 4 weeks later.
Now, after the URI is gone and the 3 surviving kittens are starting to explore, Ian is the first to want OUT!!! (keep in mind, that of the 3, he is the smallest)
Just over the past 2 days have I allowed them access to the stairway and you guessed it! Ian is the first one down them.
But beyond his bold and curioous ways is a heart that could melt stone!

Here he is showing you his belly which he loves to be rubbed.

And not only is he the most distinguished looking tuxedo, but he is a black SMOKE!! (MY utter favorite!)

I sure love this little guy.

**kimlovescats** · 06-26-2004, 06:29 PM

JEN!!! He HAS to be a keeper ... you know that right????!!!!!

Afterall, he is a fighter / survivor like Tabitha .... and a BLACKSMOKE .. like Emma!!!

Come on Jen ... what d'ya say!!!?

**jenluckenbach** · 06-26-2004, 06:36 PM

Which reminds me of what I need to add to his story.
The evening of the 2nd day of their illness I was 100% positive that this little man would NOT make it through the night! He was THAT bad. But to all our surprise he did make it and he continues to thrive.

**Laura's Babies** · 06-26-2004, 06:41 PM

AK! Couldn't you have gotten him to do a cutier pose for us?????
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I think NOT!! Such a cutie pie and a wanderer?? Life with him is going to be a lot of FUN!!!

**PayItForward** · 06-26-2004, 06:46 PM

A dilute baby version of my Milo, who also loves belly tickles

**lizzielou742** · 06-26-2004, 09:16 PM

Awww! What a sweetheart! So glad he is thriving under your care.

**jazzcat** · 06-26-2004, 09:21 PM

Yeah Ian for being such a little fighter!!!!!

He's a real cutie. I'd love to see more pictures that show his smoke color.

**kimlovescats** · 06-26-2004, 10:11 PM

I love the way Jen avoided my question!!!!

Well, I have always been told, that "no news, is good news"!!!

**smokey the elder** · 06-27-2004, 08:38 AM

TOO CUTE!!!! I love the little black paw pad.

**CatMama78** · 06-27-2004, 09:03 AM

Ian!! I'm definitely going to have to kiss that belly.

**catnapper** · 06-27-2004, 09:13 AM

OOOOOO I sure wish we could have another cat right now! Once again, a foster kitty has melted my heart!

**catmandu** · 06-27-2004, 11:17 AM

KIm,and I are on that same Page.Ian is a keeper1 But we do respect that you have to say no, after all 16 cats , is enough!

**lynnestankard** · 06-27-2004, 11:21 AM

What a fighter that gorgeous furboy is - how on earth can you part with him Jen? Please give him a great big belly schmoosh from me xxxx

Lynne

**rg_girlca** · 06-27-2004, 12:06 PM

And not only is he the most distinguished looking tuxedo, but he is a black SMOKE!! (MY utter favorite!)

I sure love this little guy, (as quoted by Jen.)

MMMM sounds like a keeper to me.

He is absolutely adorable and what a great job you did Jen for this little guy. He sure is a little fighter

Thanks Jen for the update.