My Name Is Cannoli And I'm The New Baby On The Block!

Hi *waves paw* My name in Cannoli and I am new to Catsterland. I was named "Cannoli" because of my beautiful Cream Lynx coloring. My Ragdoll siblings are also from the same breeder and I'm as well am the "hallf" brother of handsome Picasso (we have the same daddy). I will be arriving to my furever home on October 2nd, 2008 and mom is counting down the days which is only about a week away. I also have another "half" brother and his name is PorkChop (Boogers family) as well as a litter mate sister but I'm not allowed to tell you who it is until her meowmy is ready which will be next week. Actually, this pawticular family will be staying at our home the night before I come home and they'll be picking up their new baby girl at the same time. Her name is Karisma and she's a really purrty Blue Bicolor. Mom thinks it's so cool that Karisma and I are fully related and it even makes it more exciting and special. Did I mention that Karisma may be stopping back to my home to meet my siblings and me???

I would like to thank the following kitties fur their lovely gifties & rosies and fur making me feel so welcome: Catster (blue star), PorkChop & fam (rainbow star), Patchez & fam (diamond), Isis & fam (diamond), Buddie & fam (star), Muppet "needing purrs" (diamond), Mathis & fam (diamond), Harry & fam (rainbow star), Sadie (mousie), Mercy & fam (milk), Alfie & fam (cupcake), Angel Amelia (heart), Shadow & fam (rose), Chloe & fam (heart) Bellz & fam (heart), Ambro & fam (beach ball), Rocky Ann (paw power), Calvin & fam (heart), Sally & Lucy (heart). It's wonderful to have such pawsome and special furiends and I'm looking forward to making so many new furiends. It may take me a while to send out Friend invites but I'll get there ASAP! Meowmy still has to still help me with my pages & updates... I would also like to meow thanks to all who were so kind and thoughtful to sent welcome home gifties & rosettes to my siblings pages fur me before my page was available.

Guess what? I now have a beautiful auntie who is also the auntie of my siblings and her name is Hazel Lucy. She is such a caring kitty and loved by so many. Thanks auntie Hazel Lucy fur being such a special part of my life...

I can't wait to be with my lovely family and I know that they'll furever give me unconditional love and attention. Thanks meowmy fur choosing me to be your new baby boy and I can't wait to meet daddy as soon as he comes home from Alaska.


Kitten Kisses!
xoxo

My Tail of Devotion for Cannoli

"CANNOLI'S PURRAYER"

Although I am too proud to beg and may appear to be a very independent creature, I ask for your loving care and attention. I rely on you for my well
being much more than you may realize.

This I promise you, my benefactor, that I will not be a burden on you nor will I demand more of you than you care to give. I will be a quiet peaceful island of serenity for you to gaze upon, a soft soothing body to caress, and I shall purr with pleasure to rest your weary ears. Since I am a gourmet who appreciates different taste sensations, I pray you will give me a variety of nutritious foods and fresh water daily.

You know, dear friend, how I love to go. Allow me, I pray, a warm sheltered place where I can rest peacefully and feel secure. If I am wounded in battle or suffering from disease, please tend me gently, and see that I am treated by loving and competent hands. Please protect me from the inhuman humans who would hurt and torture me for their own amusement. I am accustomed to your gentle touch and am not always suspicious nor swift enough to avoid such malicious acts.

In my later years when my senses fail me and my infirmities become too great to bear, allow me the comfort and dignity that I desire for my closing days and help me gently in my pain or passing. Hear this prayer, my dear friend, my fate depends on you.

~This Is Our Devoted Promise To Cannoli~
Mommy & Daddy
xoxo

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I'll Be Coming Home In Exactly ONE Week!

In just one week from today, I'll be living with my beautiful new family in New Jersey *chases tail* I was told that mom was purrry busy this morning cleaning and sanitizing kitty boxes. Actually, she's going out this weekend to get another box since she's getting a new little addition. Hummm... could that little addition me moi?

They're calling fur bad weather with high winds and heavy down pours tonight, tomorrow so mom has decided not to drive the long distance to the breeders fur picture taking as she feels uncomfortable. She wanted so badly to meet me but the weather will not be permitting, not to mention that mom is terrible with driving directions to begin with, even with a GPS *giggles* She didn't want to take the chance getting lost in extreme weather conditions. Unfortunately, auntie Sam and unkie Dan have made a change of plans and decided to go straight to the breeders from their house to pick up PorkChop tomorrow and will not be stopping by to visit with Picasso & family. Meowmy had hoped that they'd stop by on the way as planned since she would have enjoyed seeing them again but things do come up with humans. Maybe we'll get to see them over the Holiday Season and our door is always open, which I'm sure they know... Mom has explained to auntie Sam that shell be mailing out the gifties fur her (auntie) and PorkChop since we won't be seeing them this time around. By the way, Porkchop (my half brother) gets neutered today and as fur my sister Karisma and me... we'll be having our surgery on Tuesday. Before you know it, you'll find out who Karisma is and the wonderful family who will be adopting her. Can't tell you until she shares the news first which should be right before she comes home. If not before, it will be that day that she arrives back home. The new pawrents of Karisma will be staying at our home on Wednesday and pawsibly even Thursday and they're so sweet *does happy dance* Mom is looking forward to meeting this family and having them stay with her as well as my little sister, Karisma. I will tell you that they have quite a longgggggggg drive ahead of them.

Sending a warm thanks to the following kitties who sent me lovey gifties & rosettes, today: Harry & fam (rainbow star), Finney & fam (star), Alfie & fam (cupcake), Sampson Silver Dollar & fam (heart), Eve & fam (heart), Sammie & KiKi (rose), Rusty & family (febreez collar). I would also like to meow thanks to all of those sweet kitties who sent gifties & rosettes to me on my siblings pages as well... I received lots of wonderful catgrats and I'm so grateful to have pawsome furiends like you!


Purrrrs!

Going Home In Just FIVE More Days!

Today was dreary miserable in New Jersey. Not too long ago, meowmy was chatting with auntie Jo Ann (Patchez mom) when a storm was brewing. Moments after hanging up, it began to down pour like cats and dogs with lots of thunder and lightening. I has stopped raining fur the time being but is still drizzling with gray clouds.

Mom had to work this morning and unfortunately, she has a sinus infection so is planning on seeing the doctor tomorrow and hopefully get some kind of antibiotic or nasal spray. She has had a sinus headache on the left side of her head all day going through her passages. Purrrry painful from what I hear. I know nothing about the sinus but it surely doesn't sound too fun???

In just 5 day, I'll be going home to my furever family and wow, do I have a lot of siblings to look forward to. I have been warned that Jaspurr does tend to get a "Jaspurr-tude" but it will only last fur a few days. He will not attack me but instead, hisss and make funny noises. As fur the others, I bet that they will welcome me with open paws but mom is a bit curious as to how Biscotti will react since Mittens & Tiskers doesn't like PorkChop at all! It's never a plate of Cannoli's when a new member is introduced to the family but it will get easier with each passing day. I've also heard wonderful things about how Snowmitts & Picasso accepts new babies immediately as though the little whipper snappers are theirs. Who knows, Maybe all seven siblings will give me a big acceptance hug *crosses paws* Well, we're surely not counting on Kashmere since most likely, she'll be hiding under the nightstand *giggles*

I have made so many new and wonderful furiends here on Catster as well as receiving lots beautiful p-mails, giftes & rosettes. More were delivered within the past few days, so I'd like to thank the following kitties fur their thoughtfulness: Princess & Fam (balloons), Sausage & Meatball (diamond), Finney (star) and Simba & fam (diamond).


Purrrrs!

I'm Getting Neutered Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is going to be a big day fur me because I'm going to have surgery. yup, I am getting neutered and will be home later in the afternoon, early evening. Mom does worry a little when any of her babies have to go through surgery but we all know it's snip snip and then I'm all finished. My other siblings will also be having surgery (both neuteted and spayed).

Mom went to the doctors this morning fur her sinus infection and she has it really badly this time. She even has a small fever 99.9 degrees. Her blood pressure was 120/60 which is actually high fur her as it's usually 110/60 but the doctor said her blood pressure was purrry good. She is now taking BIG antibiotics 825 milligrams 2x day along with a decongestant fur 10 days. She will be getting lots of rest fur the next 24 hours which she needs and should be feeling better soon.

That wasn't all... meowmy also got my covered Tidy Cats litter box, a nice large Petmate litter catcher fur under the box, cases of Max kitten canned food, more Purina Complete dry, fun Play-n-Squeak toys (Fred Lobster & Earl the Turtle). They're really neat with a microchip technology and make squeak noises when they're batted around *giggles* Mom even got several more fur future pressies. She likes to think ahead so every time she does go to the pet store, she'll pick up extra toys and put those away fur future occasions. We also have my sister, Karisma's giftie bag all ready fur when she comes back to my home. As you may have heard, mom's furiend is also getting a Ragdoll who is my sister Karisma. Karisma's mom is a Catster mom but we can't tell you just who it is yet until Karisma's page is set up which should be Wednesday evening? They will be traveling many hours before getting to my home on Wednesday evening. Mom is so excited and can't wait to meet them! Shhhhhhh... it's a secret!

Well, time to try and get some rest now. unfortunately, I won't be eating after 8:00 pm because of surgery tomorrow but I guarantee that I'll be starving as soon as I get home. Please keep your paws crossed that everything will go well with my 6 siblings and me fur tomorrow's surgery. I will update you as soon as everything is finished and I'm back home at the breeders. In just 2-1/2 days, my sister, Karisma and I will be home with our new families.


Purrrrs!

My Neutering Surgery Went Well!

Good news... my breeder just called meowmy moments ago to inform her that I am now home and everything went purrry well. Now here's the exciting news about how much I weigh! Are you ready? Holy Cannoli, I weighed in at 4.2 pounds and that includes not eating fur 12 hours straight before surgery. That's more than any of my future siblings weighed when they were 12 weeks of age. All I can meow is "move over Snowmitts because here I come" *giggles* I'm now eating and will be sure to get a good nights rest. Unfortunately, my little dingle berry area is a bit sore from the surgery but before you know it, I'll be back to being ME!

Thank you to the following kitties fur their thoughtful rosettes: PorkChop (heart), Patchez & fam (paw power), Morgan the Pirategato (pirate flag), Isis & fam paw power) and Harley & Chloe (blue ribbon). Also, thanks Morgan fur also thinking of my meowmy while she's trying to recover from a severe Sinus Infection.

Can you believe that in less than two days, I'll be home with my furever family *does happy dance*


Purrrrs!

Revealing My Sister, Karisma's Family!

It's almost midnight here on the East Coast and tomorrow (Thursday) is the big day that I'll be coming home, which should be around 1:00. That's not all... I would now like to reveal to you who my beautiful sister, *KARISMA'S* family is. Are you ready??? Taaa Daaa... It's the lovely family of *PATCHEZ* This was such a big secret which we couldn't reveal until her meowmy (auntie Jo Ann) finished her page, which was just moments ago. Now let me tell you all about auntie Jo Ann and unkie Ed's visit.

Patchez & fam lives in North Carolina so as you all know, it's about a 12 hour drive from there to here in New Jersey. They pulled up at about 9:00 pm this evening and mom was excited to meet them as well as all of my siblings. I was told that each kitty greeted them except of course, Kashmere because she's such a timid girl. As soon as they arrived and settled in with their overnight bags, everyone (auntie Jo Ann, unkie Ed, unkie Dennis & meowmy) went out to eat and had a really delicious dinner at the diner. Actually, unkie Dennis (mom& dad's good furiend) waited around fur hours until they arrived to meet them. Afterwards, they headed back to our home to start on Karisma's page which is now complete. Auntie Jo Ann & unkie Ed are spending the night and tomorrow, Karisma and I are coming home from the breeders*does happy dance* She and I are litter mates which makes this even more special.

Well, I best get some rest because tomorrow is going to be a big day fur me. Please besure stop by to send my sister, Karisma a warm welcome to Catsterland and to her new home.

Sending a warm thank you to my half bro, PorkChop fur the fun propeller hat and to my dear furiend, Muppet fur the cute butterfly.


Purrrrs!

Today Is My FIRST Day Home!

This morning, my meowmy, auntie Jo Ann and unkie Ed got up early, had breakfast and headed to the breeders to pick up Karisma and me... They arrived at about 11:45 am, holding giftie bags fur Lisa and of course, the big carrier fur my sister and I to drive home together in.Our meowmy's took several photos, chatted with Lisa and then home we went. we were both so good in the carrier and not one meow or cry from neither one of us...

As soon as we arrived to my new home, unkie Dennis was already there to meet the both of us. he stayed fur about an hour and then headed back home. Karisma and I were purrry timid and quite shy of our surroundings but now I'm starting to get use to everything which may take some time. Picasso was not too thrilled at first as he made a funny growl noise along with a hiss or two and off he went. Jaspurr was purrty col considering that he tends to get Jaspurr-tudes when newcomers enter the home *giggles* As fur Biscotti... well, he gave a few light hisses but nothing serious and Snowmitts, Aspen & Cocoa were purrry furiendly.I gave them a few little hisses just to let them know not to mess with me but they never responded with one back. I never got to meet Kashmere yet but with given time, she'll eventually introduce herself if I don't do it first.

Before auntie Jo Ann & unkie Ed left, mom and untie opened presseis and took photos of my darling sister, Karisma. OMC, I received such pawsome pressies from auntie Sam (PorkChop), auntie Jo Ann (Karisma) and my breeder. I still have to have my photos taken with my gifties as well as post each and everything thing. Unfortunately, mom has a bad sinus infection and feels terrible right and the decongestant pills have made her feel sick to the belly now. She just wanted me to update my Diary to let every kitty know that I arrived home safely and I'm doing well. Actually, I'm starting to even come out of my shell.

Mom will attempt taking photos of my gifties, tomorrow as well as post a new Diary, thanking auntie Sam, auntie Jo Ann & Lisa fur their thoughtfulness. Mom had such a wonderful time with Karisma's pawrents these past two days and wish that they could have stayed longer. Auntie Jo Ann has a long drive back to NC so they wanted to get an early start.

Sending a warm thank you to the following kitties fur their lovely welcome home gifties & rosettes: Reena & fam (diamond), Murphy & fam (baseball) & Morgan the Pirategato & fam (pirate flag). My siblings will also update their Diary entries tomorrow. Mom just isn't feeling up to it tonight... Thanks again fur being my furiends and fur the warm welcome *blowing kisses*

By the way, my aunti Pattie (kitty sitter) came over to meet me fur the first time late this afternoon and she made such a big fuss over me. I even fell asleep in her arms while she was holding me. We have really cute photos to share with you which meowmy will upload sometime tomorrow. She needs to lay back down since she's not feeling so well and I'm even laying in bed right next to her.


Purrrrs!

I'm Sick With A Bad Kitty Cold (went to vet)!

Yesterday afternoon after I arrived home, meowmy noticed that I had several sneezies going on along with a gulp sound in my little throat. I have been separated from my siblings here at home shortly after my arrival, yesterday afternoon. Mom slept with me in bed all night while I cuddles closely to her. This morning, I still had the sneezies and the weird gulping sound so mom called the vet immediately and brought me in to see Dr Wray. My appt was at 11:30 am but mom arrived earlier to fill out a new form fur me since it was my first visit with this vet clinic and Dr. Wray. I am now 4.4 pounds and my lungs and heart sound good. You should have heard me purrrring at the vet's... I sounded like a little motorboat! Unfortunately, I do have a severe kitty cold which Dr. Wray explained may pawsibly be from all the stress which I've endured within the past few days (neutered on Tuesday and then the drive to my new home on Thursday). My throat and entire area is swollen which could also be the result from the tube which was placed down my throat during surgery. The tube assists in breathing and delivers the General Anaesthetic. This a lot of stress fur such a little whipper snapper like me. I do have a fever of 103.3 which it should only be 102 degrees so mom is keeping a purrry close eye on me and has me snuggles under the covers in her bed. Dr. Wray has given me .5 of Clavamox 2x daily fur 10 days and then I'm going back fur update exam. I will keep all of you posted during my recovery which could take sometime before I'm feeling 100% better. As soon as mom notices something isn't right with us, she'll contact the vet immediately, even if it's a few sneezies.

I still need to write a "thank you" Diary fur all of my lovely giftes from auntie Sam (PorkChop), auntie Jo Ann (Karisma) & Lisa (breeder). Fur now, I will take photos of the gifties by themselves at least until I'm ready to pose with everything. Mom wants fur me to get as much rest as pawsible...

Sending a warm thanks to the following kitties fur their lovely "get well and welcome home" gifties & rosettes: Isis & fam (Caster Cutie & big powerful paw), Nikko & Scooter (milk), Mercy & fam (heart), Paisan & fam (paw power), Mittens & fam (paw power), KC & fam (paw power), Shadow & fam (paw power), Sausage & Meatball (paw power), Apache & fam (paw power), Karisma "my sis" (paw power), Ash "Angel" (rainbow), Muppet "needs purrrs" & fam (paw power), Rizza & fam (rose) & Mathis de Meowler (fabreez collar).

UPDATE: I just began eating some of my moist kitten food (Max Kitten) since yesterday morning at the breeders.


Purrrrs!

I've Now Been Home Fur An Entire Day!

As you can see... I'm a day behind with my "coming Home" diary entry. Mom wasn't feeling well last night because of her sinus infection so she wasn't up to helping me with my diary, not to mention that I'm purrry sick with a severe kitty cold, as well.

It was a long and stressful day fur my sister and me, yesterday, not to mention my sister, Karisma having a 12 hour drive back to North Carolina. Our pawrents stayed at the breeders fur about an hour before heading back home with us and we were a bit nervous to begin with. On the way home, we slept most of the time in the same carrier and didn't make a sound. We did wash each others from time to time but most of the drive consisted of napping. As soon as I arrived to my new home, the first one to investigate was Picasso and he wasn't too happy. He greeted me with a his a funny growl and then just left me alone thereafter. It was nothing major. then Biscotti came down while purrry low to the ground, let out a few hisses and then just walked away. Jaspurr, Aspen, Cocoa and Snowmitts were just fine and didn't threaten me with growls or hisses in any way, which really surprised mom since Jaspurr is known fur his "Jaspurr-tudes!" Kashmere was nowhere to be found as usually *giggles* Snowmitts was so welcoming and stayed close the entire time. Shortly after auntie Jo Ann & unkie Ed left, mom separated me from my siblings and placed me in the bedroom where I've been ever since. Snowmitts has been laying by the door and I know that he wants to be a mommy cat to me but since I'm sick with a kitty cold, I'm not allowed to have any contact whatsoever, especially face to face.

I would also like to tell you all about my wonderful Welcome Home pressies, as well as beautiful gifties given to my meowmy and send those special families a warm thank you!

Thanks so much to Auntie Jo Ann & fam (*PATCHEZ*) fur the adorable Pooh giftie bag filled with so many pawsome things. I received a gorgeous handmade fleece kitty pillow, brown fleece Snoozz blankie, Play-n-Squeak microchip mousie toy, PetStages chew rings, blue mousie wand and a SportPet pop up triangle cube. My meowmy received a really yummy smelling large Pumpkin Pie Yankee candle, purrty fall candle topper, 2-packs of note cards (Chocolate on the Brain & Cucina Italiana) and 2 photo albums which we can always use with such a big kitty family! Patchez & the Zoo Crew also sent all of us a bag filled with 2 Kirby Sticks, 4 fluffy catnip balls, cool laser mousie and 6 furry mousies...

Thanks a lot Auntie Sam & fam (*BOOGERS*) fur the cute Pooh giftie bag filled with all kinds of neat things. I received a cozy Whiskers City blue blankie, fun PetStages feather pair, 2 delicious cans of Tiki Cat, can of FF Medleys and 2 jars of Gerber baby food. My meowmy received a beautiful porcelain orange kitty cat wearing a hat with a yellow marabou and she's hoding a sign saying " "The More People I Meet The More I Like My Cat!" and a delicious smelling Yankee Candle in Spiced Pumpkin. That was so thoughtful!

My breeder, Lisa also gave me a nice kitty cat bag stuffed with all sorts of things as well. I received a handmade fleece kitty blankie, red marabou feather wand, 2-pack of feather balls, adorable Kitty Tails scrapbook (the binder looks like a fluffy orange cat's tail), can of FF & Friskies, sampler bag of Royal Canin/ProPlan (kitten) and Boyd's duckie & bunny. My meowmy received 3 purrty glass kitty cat decorative paper weights.

Thanks again to all of you fur making my first day at home so special and memorable and fur keeping me in your purrs & purryers during this terrible kitty cold. My meowmy would also like to take this moment to thank each of you fur all of her beautiful and thoughtful pressies...

Pssst... Mom will help my siblings write their Diaries tomorrow. She is taking sinus medications which has been making her a bit tired, not to mention spending a lot of time with me while I'm trying to recover from my kitty cold (n my previous diary entry). She is also spending quality time with my siblings which splitting the day between all of us takes up most of the day.


Purrrrs!