...and then there were NONE!

This is little Henry (or so we called him).
He was the last one to leave our nest and we already miss him dearly!

I am VERY happy to tell you that all of the kittens were adopted out! When I think about it, it is pretty incredible that we were able to find homes for all four of them in exactly a week. If you would like to read about their story, you can find it here.

I want to thank those of you who were instrumental in helping us find homes for these little guys. If you posted it on Facebook, told someone about them, put up a flyer, or offered to foster them, THANK YOU... from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

Each kitten went to a wonderful home. I would like for all of you to know that Corey and I were quite picky about who we allowed to adopt the kittens. We went through tons of Craig's List responses, interviewed everyone asking questions like, "Will you spay/neuter", "Will the cat be kept indoors/outdoors?", "Will you de-claw?", "What will you do if you do with the kitten if things don't work out for whatever reason?".... etc. If we got even the smallest of a red flag, we had to turn them down. We also did home visits so we could make sure they were entering a safe and clean environment.

I have no clue how we found such wonderful people, because each adopter had something special about them. They were all genuinely lovely people and we felt so happy knowing they went to safe, loving homes. THANK YOU to those of you who adopted our little kittens. I hope they provide you with a lot of love, entertainment, and happiness!

It was so much fun to be kitten parents for a week. We became quite attached to the little ones. It was very rewarding to see their transformation from terrified wild kittens to complete love bugs that demanded our affection. Our dog Yui actually stepped up to the plate as a mother figure, bathing and comforting them. One of them even tried to nurse from her! When I opened the fridge this morning and saw the cat food, I choked up... I am going to miss them so much, but my heart is singing because I know they went to excellent forever homes.



...Now for something a little Halloweeny!

Baked Pumpkin Seeds Recipe

Ingredients
- Pumpkin seeds (kind of necessary!)
- Canola Oil
- Melted butter
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Pepper
- Sea salt (omit if you are using salted butter)
- Rosemary
- Worcestershire sauce
* Amounts all according to taste or preference

Directions
1. When carving your pumpkin, separate the seeds and put them in a strainer
2. Wash all of the excess pumpkin membrane off
3. Allow seeds to drain for 30 minutes
4. Preheat oven for 350 degrees F
5. Spread seeds out on a baking pan
6. Pour a little bit of canola oil and melted butter on top (you just need enough to coat the seeds)
7. Add all of your spices/herbs/sauces and mix well
8. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F
9. Enjoy!

Please Help!

These little kittens need a home!

They were born wild in our neighborhood and with chilly weather pending, we were concerned for their welfare. My neighbors and I decided to capture them this morning because we were worried that they would not be able to adapt to a home environment if they remained feral (wild). We also don't want them to continue to reproduce. Unfortunately, I am allergic to cats, so my husband and I cannot adopt them. We hope to find wonderful homes for them as soon as possible. They are really beautiful kittens and have sweet dispositions. Please spread the word in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill areas of North Carolina and contact me if you are interested in bringing home one of these little kitties
(my e-mail is EclaireArt@gmail.com).

Please spay and neuter your pets! :)


Update: They are ALL in wonderful homes now! :)


Note: Check out what happened to one of their relatives here.

Pet Profiles: Meet Kevin

Meet Kevin!

Doesn't he just melt your heart?! Pink ears, puppy breath, curious eyes...it's not even fair how cute he is. He was a bundle of energy during the shoot! Kevin's Mommy says he is very independent and a serious sleeper. He was named after Kevin the bird from the movie Up, Kevin Barnes the lead singer of the band Of Montreal, and Kevin McAllister from the Home Alone movie series. His owner's favorite food is also...bacon!

I think all puppies are adorable, but there is something especially charming about this little Westie!




Please e-mail me (EclaireArt@gmail.com) if you are interested in doing a pet portrait session and I will send you more information/prices. I look forward to meeting you and your pets!

Pretty in Pink

Pink in Fall?
Why not?!

I have to admit... I'm not really a pink kind of girl. However, certain pale shades can be quite heavenly. These soft pink roses made me so happy. The closed one had such an intense perfume that I couldn't resist smelling it every time I walked by.

Okay, I surrender.
I have fallen for you, pink.

Introducing My Pet Photography Business/Pet Profiles: Meet Jolie

Meet Jolie!
This adorable Frenchie was a blast to photograph. She is a curious clown that is incredibly affectionate. Jolie is definitely a mama's girl and it is very obvious how much her owner loves her. WHO COULDN'T LOVE THAT FACE?

I had an "aha!" moment last week when I decided to start photographing pets. I am an animal lover and I honestly cannot think of a better subject for photos! Please e-mail me (EclaireArt@gmail.com) if you are interested in doing a pet portrait session and I will send you more information/prices.

I look forward to meeting you and your pets!