This is our cat; she is already 13 years old. Her name used to be Sparkles, but since she came to live with us, we started calling her “Xiao Kitty,” which means “little kitty” or “cute kitty” in Chinese. She is incredibly cute and shy, and we love her so much.
My husband, Xiong (which means “bear” in Chinese), treats her like a queen. Together, they make up a “xiongmao” team—”xiongmao” being the Chinese word for panda. My husband often jokes about the social hierarchy at home: I’m at the top, Xiao Kitty is second, and he’s at the bottom. I’m not entirely sure that’s true. It often feels like my husband and Xiao Kitty team up against me, challenging my authority!
My husband knows how to win Xiao Kitty’s affection—with food, of course. But here’s my little secret: I use food to win them both. 😉
Xiao Kitty’s endless cuteness melts our hearts every single day. I’ve even drawn her in some of my paintings. Check them out!
