Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Meet The Manx Part 2

In a galaxy far far away ... Abby's blog began with this post on August 15, 2005. I introduced you to my  special girl, not even knowing then how very special she would become. Below the first (& very bad -- MOL) picture I posted and a small biography.
This is about my Abby. Abby is a 6 year old miniature tuxedo manx. She is quite a colorful character and a true joy to our lives. Abby was given up for adoption because she was too affectionate, and she needed attention her former owners didn't feel equipped to give. She is a very loyal loving little girl. She is only 4 1/2 pounds. Abby was adopted into our household of 4 other cats. She is transitioning into her new surroundings, which she is finding challenging. She has become the alpha cat by asserting herself to the other cats. She has two adopted sisters, Boo who is a 1 1/2 year old tuxedo kitty, Gracie is a 6 month old tan and black tabby, her two adopted brothers are Ping, who is a red Tabby and finally Jinx who is a grey tabby. 

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This is Annabelle. Annabelle is a 16 month old calico manx. She has a very quiet character and is a true joy to add back into our lives. Annabelle was turned over to the ACA and chosen by Ana's Angels, a rescue group located here in Northern Florida. She has already had one litter of kittens and my only knowledge of them is that one of them was adopted prior to Annabelle. Annabelle's name at the rescue was Fritizie. I could not let that stand. She is a delicate girl and very much a  girly girl and she needed a girly girl name and she looked like an Annabelle to me. Annabelle is just a tad over 6 pounds. Which I honestly now believe Abby was too. Annabelle just like Abby, is being adopted into our household of 4 others, now senior cats. She is transitioning into her surroundings. She has two sisters, Boo who is now 10 and Gracie who is 9 1/2. Her two brothers Ping and Jinx will be 11 in a very short time. So she will be the youngster around a bunch of senior catizens! She is very affectionate and has the teeniest meow. She is a ground dweller and she likes to go underneath things. She is very shy. I am struck by the complete contrast from Abby's transition. Abby was so mad and angry when I brought her home because she was in a home and in her eyes she wanted to go back to that home. I think, I can say, speaking for her now, that she got a pretty good deal out of that very humble beginning. IN fact, I think she would tell you that she found her true home when she came to live with me. I know it was meant to be that she and I were together. Annabelle has a very different scenario. She was a castaway and little is known about her background. I know that as we get to know each other we will each learn new and different aspects of our personalities. I did immediately take her to the Vet and had everything checked. The only thing that came back was some elevations in her bloodwork that indicated a parasite infection. She had been scratching, although no fleas were found and her fecal test was negative. I am still a bit concerned but waiting to see how it all plans out. Other than that she is 100% healthy. I must tell you watching her play and jump and run is something I had not seen in a very long time from Abby and it illustrates to me how slowed down Abby was, unbeknownst to my eyes at the time. My journey with Abby will never be over, she is as much a part of me as breathing. But a new journey is beginning with Annabelle and I am so glad to have a Manx back in the house. I hope Abby is smiling from Heaven. I still love you to the Moon and back Abby, and I always will.

Now please meet the Manx....


Isn't she a beauty?

A teeny tiny calico girl.

What do you think you are doing there lady?

I think my Photography skills have gotten better thanks to all Abby taught me. Annabelle is not sure what that clicky black box is that is being shoved into her face and she runs if I take too many pictures, but I think in time she will adjust because that camera and I are joined at the hip. I will share more of the back story about Annabelle in her next post.

44 comments:

  1. I think Annabelle is the luckiest kitty ever! She has no idea how good she will have it.

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  2. Welcome, Annabelle! You are a very pretty girl and we look forward to getting to know more about you. :)

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  3. I see Abby has arranged an early Christmas present for you. Annabelle is adorable. She is beatiful and she looks pretty relaxed & comfy in her pictures. I am so happy that you decided to adopt a young manx cat into your household. It was a good idea to rename her Annabelle, her former name did not seem to suit her at all.
    I am sure you & Annabelle will bond quickly & become the nest of friends. She is a lucky girl to have been welcomed into such a loving home with other cats to share her life with. I hope she bring much joy into your life.

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  4. OMC, Annabelle is stunning! I do believe Abby sent her to you, not because you needed her, but because SHE needed you. You have already given her a name that suits her perfectly along with a great home. I can't wait to hear more about her!

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  5. Oh what a darling lucky kitty :)
    Welcome Annabelle !
    You have a wonderful home with pawsome siblings :)
    Not to mention the Mom and Dad.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure,Tiger and JJ

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  6. Oh, yes, Annabelle is gorgeous, truly stunning! Welcome, sweetheart, to your forever home and to the CB.

    I'm so happy for you...I know it doesn't take away the grief of Abby's passing, but it DOES give you something new and wonderful to focus on, and I think the timing is perfect.

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  7. OMC, what a big surprise! Welcome, Annabelle! She's such a beautiful girl. We are sure that Abby is smiling with her whiskers that you have a manx in the house again.

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  8. Annabelle you are such a beautiful and lucky itty bitty kitty.
    We look forward to learning all about you.
    What a wonderful family to found
    Hugs madi your new BFFF

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  9. Annabelle you are such a beautiful sweet girl... And so very lucky to have found such an amazing forever home. I know you will bring so much joy to your mom and help mend her broken heart... Don't worry. Your sister Abby will always be with you, helping you find your way

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  10. Oh this is so exciting. Annabelle is just gorgeous and has that cute look. We are so glad that Annabelle found you and we know that Abby had a lot to do with that. Annabelle is soooooo lucky to be in a home with so much love. We know that Abby will watch over Annabelle and teach her all the good things. Good for you to get another kitty that needs loving. Take care.

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  11. Oh what joy for you at Christmas and what a wonderful little lady she is.
    It sounds as though she will soon have you all trained to her satisfaction.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  12. Hello beautiful Annabelle! you have found your way to the bestest home in the werld!!

    MrsAbbysMom, we know that Abby will always be in your heart and will never be out of your mind, but we are so very very happy that you have room in there for another beautiful manx baby.

    purrrss n nosekissies to mine gorgeous sweet tuxie angel Abby

    your adoring floofy cocoapuff meezerman Sammy

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  13. Awww Annabelle, you are a gorgeous little girl. You are so fortunate to have been adopted into your new home. You couldn't ask for a more wonderful family to watch over you.

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  14. Welcome Home, sweet Annabelle! You. Will. Love. It. xoxo

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  15. Annabelle is adorable! So glad you have added to your senior family. Annabelle will liven up the home and hopefully they will all be friends.

    Whenever anyone asks me which is my favorite here, I always say, They all are. Because each one has something special about him or her.

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  16. Welcome Annabelle!!! What a beauty you are! And so lucky to have found a great home!!

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  17. OMC! You better be sure your house is locked up tight every night as our mom LOVES calicos and wants to come steal her. Good luck in your new home, Annabelle! We know Abby approves and will enjoy watching how you wiggle into your mom's heart.

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  18. Oh my, she is so lovely...Abby surely sent her to you

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  19. What a sweet, precious girl. I'm so very happy for you! Of course, Abbey will always be a part of you and in your heart, but I'm so glad you have Annabelle to love. You have such a kind, loving heart. Plus, what a wonderful time to bring her home now that it's almost Christmas. This is such great news!

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  20. Welcome to your happily forever after, sweet Annabelle.

    Debra, we know that Abby is smiling from the Bridge. We just know it.

    Hugs to you, dear friends.

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  21. what a fabulous christmas present to both annabelle and you. i like the name annabelle. i hope you both happy days ahead.

    we love you,

    emma and buster

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  22. pee ess.....she's so beautiful!

    emma and buster

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  23. We fell in love with her on Facebook and thought we'd come by for more photos. She is lovely and so full of life! She reminds me a little of Tom in the kiss spots on her face. He had one and I miss that as much as I still miss him.

    Lots of love and luck to all of you and Annabelle. Wait..I think Tinker and Chopin have something they want to share:

    "Annabelle, ma belle, mon petite chou chou
    Please know that we all love you!"


    Tinker, Chopin, Anastasia and the Mom

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  24. She is lovely and very photogenic...a perfect match for you!
    Welcome Annabelle, you're going to like it here!

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  25. Hi and welcome beautiful Annabelle!!! It is a pleasure to meet you! You are so stunning that you look as if you were painted, just gorgeous!

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  26. Annabelle,
    You just won the lottery!!
    Your new momma will shower you with love and you will be over the moon happy! Just whisper up to Angel Abby - she'll tell you true.
    Purrs, Maxwell, Faraday & Allie

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  27. OH Annabelle...what a glorious beautiful lady you are. Oh my goodness ME!

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  28. Annabelle is beautiful! And worthy of a very sweet name.

    funny thing, we have two kitty sisters here, one is Anna May and the other is Laura Belle. Laura Belle is a small long haired calico too, just not a manx girl... So we furry much agree that beautiful calico kitties should have Belle in their name.

    Purrz,
    Katie Kat.

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  29. awwww, Annabelle is a dolly-cat! It will be so much fun for you to see her true purrsonality unfold. The boyz here would like a rump-shot! Is she totally tailless?

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  30. Annabelle, You are so small and cute and adorable that you think you have got the Humans so bamboozled that they can't see the twinkle of the troublemaker in your lovely eyes. But *I* think *I* can, now that I've recovered from my fainting spell upon seeing your beauteousness for the first time. Heh heh. Welcome to the blogosphere, Annabelle. You're gonna like it here ;-)

    P.S. I *LOVED* all my presents! Did you see I posted on Secret Paws cause the Human let me open them?!?! THANK YOU!!!

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  31. Annabelle est magnifique, ses couleurs sont un peu comme ma petite Sonye.
    Bienvenue Annabelle, adorable.

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  32. Oh Annabelle, we just had to stop and look at your photos for the longest time. You are a stunning little beauty! Welcome home sweetie!

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  33. You are beautiful Annabelle. I am sure Abby helped you find your new Forever Home to help heal mom Debra's heart. Abby will always be loved and never forgotten, but you will help to bring happiness back into her life.

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  34. Debra, she is so lovely. Mom says that you picked a beautiful name and a much more appropriate one than Fritzie. She has been hoping you would find another kitty that needed you and the love you have to offer. We know how it is with senior kitties and younguns, with three seniors in our house and five kids. She will undoubtedly liven up the place. Welcome Annabelle. We are so glad to meet you and look forward to getting to know you. Purrs and hugs, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth and Calista Jo

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  35. Annabelle is such a beauty. Welcome to your new home and wonderful mom.

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  36. Annabelle is such a beauty and I think Abby is very pleased you opened your home and heart to her.

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  37. Oh what a special post! Welcome to the very beautiful Annabelle! (Gorgeous pictures!) So happy that she will now be in your loving home where she will be so loved and cherished. Congrats!

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  38. Annabelle is such a beautiful little cutie.. Abby must have been looking for the perfect little girl to send to you..

    Much love from my 23 year old baby girl Amber >^!^<

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  39. Wow, we've been gone and you've been busy! What amazing, wonderful news. I'm so excited you've given Annabelle a new home. She's beautiful.

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  40. Annabelle is GORGEOUS! Can’t wait to hear her story.

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  41. Um, sorry, I was so taken with her pics, I didn’t read the text. MOL!

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  42. WElcome Miss Annabelle. You are a beauty-us young lady and we welcome you.

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  43. my stars annabellle you are simply gorgeous; your coat is FABulous. it is very nice to meet you. we all want to say welcome to your new forevers home; and a better home you could not have asked for. we know Abby sent you to your mom; she did a very good job !! we look forward to hearing more from you in the years to come...welcome to blogland little lady

    hugs from dai$y =^..*= and the boys

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