The Matriarchy's Mimi

Rescued: March 1st, 2026 at 9:42pm

Status: Permanent Resident, Jenna's daughter.

Miss Miata, affectionately known as Mimi or Mima Mounds, is a sweet, playful girl with an enormous appetite, an even bigger heart, and the bodacious curves to prove just how much she enjoys the finer things in life, particularly anything edible!

Miata came to us as part of The Car Cat Family, a family of seven cats who had been living in an abandoned SUV. Like the rest of her family, she was terribly ill when she was first rescued, but her journey to safety was a little different from everyone else's.

Of all seven family members, Miata was the only one who was particularly skittish toward humans. While the others were brought to safety, Miata managed to slip away before we could secure her. But we certainly weren't about to leave her behind! After getting the rest of her family home and safely settled into quarantine, we immediately returned for Miata, successfully securing her in a humane cat trap. As it turns out, all it took was some more food to entice her inside immediately, the trap hadn't even been set for a full minute before she was secured. If there's one thing you'll learn about Miata, it's that this girl always has an appetite. Before long, she was safely reunited with her family, and her new life could finally begin.

Once Miata was safely in our care, we discovered that, unlike the other girls, she had somehow managed to avoid becoming pregnant. Considering she was the same age as her sisters, Silverado and VW Bug, this was nothing short of a small miracle!

Although Miata was initially the most timid of the bunch, you would hardly recognize that frightened little girl in the affectionate, big, happy, wonderfully playful cat she has become today.

As her family recovered and their human foster mom, Jenna, ultimately adopted all of the girls, Miata became part of The Matriarchy they now share together. Surrounded by her mother figures, Lexus and Mercedes, sisters VW Bug and Silverado,  and foster kittens, and the security of a loving home, Mimi gradually blossomed into the confident, lighthearted sweetheart we know today.

These days, Miss Mimi comes running when she's called, happily seeking out the people she once tried to hide from. She still isn't particularly fond of being picked up, although we suspect her rather generous proportions might have something to do with that! You see, Mima Mounds absolutely adores her food, and her plump figure is certainly a testament to that enthusiasm. Of course, we're keeping a close eye on her weight to ensure she stays as healthy as she is happy, but there's no denying that this girl takes her mealtimes very seriously!

Within the matriarchy, Miata has naturally become our playful little icebreaker for our fosters, and it's a role she fulfills wonderfully.

Whenever new foster kittens arrive  to The Matriarchy after their initial quarantine, they're understandably a little nervous as they adjust to being transferred to an unfamiliar place. While Lexus, the family's devoted maternal figure, is usually the first to help them feel safe, it's often Miata who helps them discover that their new home can be fun, too!

Watching Mimi romp around with Silverado and VW Bug is simply too tempting for even the shyest little newcomers. Before long, their curiosity gets the better of them, their nervousness begins to fade, and they find themselves joining right in on the fun. Without even realizing it, Miata helps these frightened little kittens find the courage to come out of their shells.

Once the fosters and Miata have earned each other's trust, they discover that Mima Mounds has another wonderful talent. She makes an absolutely magnificent heated weighted blanket!

Although Miata isn't necessarily one to immediately shower foster kittens with affectionate grooming, she welcomes them into her world through play and companionship. She also makes sure they know exactly where all the food is! As they become more comfortable with one another, she's perfectly happy to let her younger foster siblings curl up against her, and the babies absolutely adore her for it.

Of course, her original family will always hold an especially important place in her heart. She loves exchanging affectionate grooming with her sisters, Silverado and VW Bug, and is more than happy to be pampered by her Mommas Lexus and Mercedes. Their family remains as closely bonded as ever, even as they continue welcoming new foster kittens into their lives.

There's something particularly heartwarming about watching Miata interact with the younger cats. Once the most frightened member of her own family, she has become one of the very cats who helps other frightened little souls learn that they're safe, loved and free to enjoy being kittens.

Aside from her impressive dedication to food, Mimi is a delightfully easygoing girl. She's affectionate on her own terms, endlessly entertaining during playtime, and has a wonderfully lighthearted personality that seems to bring out the playful side in everyone around her.

Our lovely little big girl has come such a long way. From the frightened little cat we nearly couldn't catch to the confident cat you simply can't miss today! She has her family, who have always adored her, a new human mom, Jenna, a home where she feels safe, and an ever changing collection of foster kittens who are more than happy to follow her lead.

And if there's one thing Miata has learned about the good life, it's that there's always room for a little more love, a little more playtime, and preferably, a second or third helping of dinner.  🍽️