Shiva was a rescue by her previous owner back in 2009, and I first met her in 2012 when her previous owner moved in with us. Since then, I was given permanent ownership of her and her brother back in 2016.

As far as cats go, she did tend to be somewhat more cranky than usual, and was not afraid to deploy claws and teeth when she had enough play time.

I am proud that I have given her a stable home for the bulk of her life. I am glad to have gotten to know this cranky Queen of the Stripy Cat Brigade, and I am thankful that I have been blessed with her presence (And shedding; and hairballs) for the past eleven years.

She didn't like to be held except on her own terms, and loved potted meat whenever she could convince us to get her some.