Happy 6th Birthday, Truffle

Happy Birthday Truffle - 6 years old

Truffle is six years old today!  I remember receiving the email from Terri announcing the birth of the kittens from Chloe: a little girl and a little boy!  Truffle weighed 2.9 oz and was the color of a dark tabby kitten.

Photo courtesy Terri Rogers
Mom Kitty, Chloe with Truffle (left) and Beignet (right) on the day of their birth - June 2, 2011

Not only did I receive a photo of Truffle the first day, Mom Terri also sent a video of Beignet and Truffle "at the milk bar". Truffle is the feisty little kitty on the right that wants the same nipple Beignet has.  This should have been my sign that Truffle was going to be an independent little ladycat that would reach out to get what she wanted. She still does this today, especially with treats and catnip toys. Brulee has learned to respect Truffle's determination and usually stays out of her way.



Many of you may be surprised at how dark Truffle was as a kitten.  Mom Terri warned me about this before she was born. Truffle was also born with blue eyes (as are most kittens). Silver Shaded and Silver Chinchilla Persians are born dark and turn lighter as they get older.  According to Mom Terri (the breeder) their eyes will be a "murky, sorta ugly color, until about 5-6 months when they start turning a more vivid green. You will see the green begin in a ring around the pupil and as they get older, the greener rim will widen until it completely fills the iris.  I've seen some of my kittens have completely green eyes as quick as 9 or 10 months old, but the 'books' say that Silver Persians can take up to 3 years to show their true eye color. "

Truffle's 6th Birthday Portrait

Truffle has gorgeous green eyes now.  When she looks at me, I melt!  As you can also see, her dark kitten fur has turned with with the silver tips, which are standard for the Silver Shaded Persians. She has the black eyeliner and lips, but a black nose (instead of the red nose) that is heart-shaped.

Ellen Zucker, BlogPaws Cat Lounge Astrologer

Truffle is a Gemini.  While at BlogPaws, I visited with Ellen Zucker, who was the BlogPaws Cat Lounge Astrologer.  I was lucky I knew Truffle's birthdate so she could give a reading for Truffle.  I wish I hadn't lost the early emails from Mom Terri because I don't remember what time Truffle was born.  Truffle was the first born and she does exhibit the characteristics of the first born child.  Ellen said Truffle was a true Gemini because both the sun and moon were in Gemini on Truffle's birthdate.  She said Truffle needs to be kept occupied because of her independence and curiosity. Truffle's mind is constantly going and she needs to be constantly stimulated.  Ellen recommended that Truffle needed to see the outdoors to satisfy her need for stimulation and this could be done through cat trees at windows.  Truffle has access to several windows in the house to look outside. Ellen said Truffle wants to be the center of attention and can be a little charmer.  Anyone who has met Truffle knows this to be true.  An interesting observation from Ellen is that Geminis (Truffle) and Pisces (Mom Paula) can clash.  Maybe this is why Mom Paula has nicknamed Truffle - Trouble Truffle. I was amazed how accurately the astrology reading matched Truffle's personality.  

Truffle and Mom Paula

Truffle is my independent little diva kitty who knows what she wants and she chose me!  I can't believe six years have already passed.  I hope I have many more years with Crystalpurrs Truffle Blanche.

Happy Birthday Truffle!