Two Kittens Are Better Than One!
This week Michelle Fern chat cats… or kittens with Laurie Melo, founder of the nonprofit, all-volunteer kitten rescue in Silicon Valley, California called Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue. IBOK is dedicated to rescuing orphaned kittens from high kill shelters, and the community, and ensuring their well-being. Our mission extends beyond saving lives; we strive to provide each kitten with a nurturing foster home environment, comprehensive care, and a pathway to a loving forever home.
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BIO:
Laurie Melo - Founder and President. Laurie has had a love of animals her entire life and has been rescuing them since she was very young. Before founding Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue in January 2003, she volunteered with Safe Haven Animal Sanctuary, NorCal Golden Retriever Rescue and Humane Society Silicon Valley. In 2001, she was contacted by the founder of Silicon Valley Friends of Ferals asking if she could bottle feed a litter of 3-week-old kittens one of his volunteers had found in a feral colony she managed, and Laurie's life was changed forever. She has personally fostered and bottle fed more than 4000 kittens since that time and got a best friend in Casey Leonardo out of the deal. Laurie currently lives with her very tolerant husband, three rescue dogs, and six cats who she loves dearly.