“Mimosa, Forget Me Not” Photograph © CatsHope™
Mimosa Chelsea Thumbelisa Faith Hope Joy Kismet GriffinMimi — The Queen
Formal Name: Mimosa Chelsea Thumbelisa Faith Hope Joy Kismet Griffin
Affectionate Name: Mimi; aka Fusspot and The Boss
Family Lineage: Houses Kismet and Griffin
Mythic Lineage: Golden Pixiu
Born: 30 June 2017;
Age: Nine as of 2 October 2026
Horoscope: Cancer
Character: Stubborn, affectionate, keenly observant, very suspicious and particular. Closely bonded with Angel Mum, Mimi responds to her voice and moods and is protective of her.
Quirks: First responder when she thinks Mummy has been hurt. Mimi comes running with a snarl and loud, drawn-out, almost human tones—as though demanding, “Who hurt my Muhhhhmmmeeee?” At other times, she sounds as though she is asking, “How are youuuuu?” When displeased, she produces a neighing “Mee—eh, ehhh, eheh!”
Favourite Games: Mixed Martial Arts, Kung Fu Tiger and Crane, Soccer, Parkour Hide-and-Seek, and one-arm wrestling—with Angel Mum supplying the arm.
Special Charm: Her pale flame-point colouring, blue-violet eyes and regal expression.
Favourite Pastimes: Staying close to Angel Mum, settling beneath the blanket and keeping watch over her familiar surroundings.
Duty at CatsHope™: Knowing she is the Boss—and coming to Mummy’s defence.
CELESTIAL CAT-DRAGON IDENTITY
In the Celestial Cat-Dragons of CatsHope™, Mimi takes the form of a Golden Pixiu of the Houses of Kismet and Griffin. Her celestial identity reflects her watchfulness, protective affection and unmistakable sense that she is the Queen of the household.
Mimi’s imagined guardian form honours a newborn who once depended entirely on human care and who grew into a devoted companion, keeping close to the person who raised her.
Mimosa, Forget Me Not
Mimosa…
Forget Me Not…
Gently tread… softly whisper…
Let fears subside…
and benevolent angels abide.
Mimi and Her Golden Pixiu
Illustration © CatsHope™
“Mimi’s Life Stages” [Mimi at 5 days, 8 months and 6 years of age.] Photograph © CatsHope™
The Bottle-Fed Survivor
About Mimi
Arrival
The First CatsHope™ Mascot
Mimi was found alone in a car park in 2017, when she was barely a day old, with a small remnant of her umbilical cord still attached. She could not yet see or walk and needed constant care to survive. She became the first CatsHope™ mascot.
Early Days
A Life That Needed Human Hands
Her early days were shaped by these repeated acts of care. Feeding, keeping her warm and helping her with her basic needs became a daily routine. Through patience and close attention, Mimi survived those critical early weeks. What began as an emergency rescue became a life shared with the person who raised her.
Personality
Mimi is deeply affectionate and emotionally attuned. She responds quickly to changes in her environment — especially human emotion. When voices are raised or distress is sensed, she will run toward her caregiver, as if asking what has happened. Her bond is not casual. It is attentive, responsive, and present.
Catitude
Mimi does not simply exist in a space — she responds to it. She moves toward emotion, not away from it. Raised voices, sudden changes, or moments of distress draw her in rather than push her back. Where other cats retreat, Mimi approaches. She does not observe from a distance.
She participates.
Appearance
Mimi has the appearance of a flame point Siamese with a pale ivory coat, salmon pink tones on her nose, ears, legs and tail, and blue-violet eyes. Her large ears and delicate facial features give her an alert, expressive appearance.
Role in CatsHope™
Mimi is the first CatsHope™ mascot. Her life represents care at its earliest and most demanding stage: a newborn who could not survive alone, and the commitment needed to help her grow. As the Queen of the household, she also brings her own affectionate, attentive and particular presence to the family.
Current Life
Born on 30 June 2017, Mimi is now nine years old in 2026. She lives in the CatsHope™ Sanctuary as its first mascot and is a deeply bonded companion. She remains affectionate, attentive and particular about the people and places she loves.
🐾🐾 Every life that survives begins with someone who chose not to look away.
“Safe Harbours” Not all who are abandoned are broken. Some become quiet strength.
Photograph © CatsHope™
Mimi (Mimosa)
She speaks in soft syllables—
“Mi… Mi…”—as though calling
from a place not fully healed.
Found abandoned in a carpark
on her very first day,
Mimi carries a quiet memory of loss.
She startles easily,
dreams deeply,
and sometimes wakes
from shadows we cannot see.
Yet she is gentle.
She stays close.
And she still chooses to trust.
Mimi is not just a cat to be loved—
she is a soul to be handled with care.
Story Archive for Mimi
• Mimi, A Love Story Part 1
• Mimi, A Love Story Part 2
• Growing Up With Mimi — photo gallery
🐾🐾 All images and stories © CatsHope™, The Returning Ones, Tiffany Argent.