Xiaomi – Beginning of Furry Love

The Beginning of Furry Love

We always had cats around—mostly strays wandering in and out of our home or the farm. But we never really had one that stayed.

That changed in July 2017.

My brother came home with a tiny kitten gifted by a friend. We had no idea how to care for her or even what to feed her. We named her Xiaomi, inspired by our phones at the time.

She quickly became the heart of our household.

From Clueless to Cat-Obsessed

Xiaomi was playful, sweet, and surprisingly well-behaved—unless it involved our Christmas tree. That first year, she climbed it and tore down every ornament. So… we never put one up again.

We spoiled her with toys, treats, and even tiny clothes. She was more than a pet; she was family.

Eventually, our cat family grew. My sister got Chiro, and soon after, litters arrived. Our small home now had ten cats at one point—each with a story, a name, and a spot on the couch.

A Painful Goodbye

In 2024, we lost Xiaomi due to an act of cruelty by a relative. It left us angry, devastated, and shaken. She should still be here. Her loss was a reminder of how deeply pets leave pawprints on our lives.

But her memory lives on—in photos, stories, and the love we now give our other fur babies.