Queen of the Barn

Our regal, half Persian Miss Mellie is Queen of the Barn. Eight years ago, during the last episode of the Kitty Wars, Mellie claimed the barn and all its comforts (the milking parlor, the mangers, and the hay loft) as her supreme territory. She tolerates visits from her son Beorn, even though his indefatigable appetite makes a regular dent in her kitty crunchies. The other three cats are Enemies of the State who regularly assault her territory, but so far she reins supreme. At times, she will confer upon me the privilege of petting her. I always comply and sometimes come away with a mark of her favor.

Thanks to Lynne for the regal photo.