CAT TALES OF MISKI & SIMBA

Three years ago we thought of getting a pet but in our apartment dogs were not allowed, so we considered Persian Cats as our option as they are a very silent feline breed.

- Greeshma Vijayan

Cats are independent yet endearingly affectionate. My sister went ahead and got this cute little black ball of fur with bright yellow eyes and christened her Miski meaning beautiful or exotic. She was a 3-month-old kitten when she came to our home. My parents were a bit apprehensive and against the whole notion - the social stigma associated with black cats is a well-known fact but they had to relent for our sake. Miski was very scared during the initial days and stayed under the bed the whole day. She would venture out only for her meals. Before long Miski started coming out of her shell and started getting attached with everyone. Within a few days, she stole our hearts one by one with her antics, her colour and associated omens, all well forgotten quickly. She shares a very special bond with my mother. Miski quickly became the queen of the family or baby of the family, she is practically royalty.