Mousie putting up with my stupid 8-year old antics, Christmas 1991.
Real Name:
Cleopatra
Name History:
Named for her tendency to lie with both front legs stretched out directly in front of her, creating a striking resemblance to the Sphinx
Nickname:
Mousie
Gender:
Female
Animal:
Cat
Age:
10
Birthday:
1991
Origin:
Princess, my former neighborhood's stray cat
Markings:
Tortoiseshell mix of orange, brown, and black in a mottled pattern
Physical Features:
Squatty, punchy little bugger; smaller than average size
Likes:
People; being groomed; wet turkey cat food; licking peoples' fingers
Dislikes:
Other cats; getting stepped on or put in the basement
Siblings:
Boogie (half-brother)
Habits/Personality:
Very sweet and loving, but occasionally will lash out at you for no reason at all.
Will continue rubbing against your leg less than 10 seconds after being stepped on or tripped over.
Extremely high-pitched (and annoying) meow.
Not the brightest of bulbs out there.
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