Pennywise (Penny) is sponsored by Lynn van Ess in honor of Olga Jensen.
Pennywise: Not a Clown, But Definitely a Character
Looking for a lap cat-but make it spicy? A diva with claws, a sense of humor, and a personal vendetta against early hand withdrawals? Look no further. Meet Pennywise.
This shadow-dwelling queen is not a sewer clown-though she does prefer to live under chairs and emerge only when summoned by snacks or the spirit of chaos. At first, she was all nerves and no-nonsense. We tried the usual cuddly-cat tactics. Penny said: "Try again, peasant."
So we upgraded her to office life. Suddenly? Transformation. She blossomed like a passive-aggressive orchid-or maybe a Venus flytrap.
Now she selects her humans, accepts adoration on her terms, and is on a mission to control your hands. Stop petting her too soon? She'll (gently? aggressively?) redirect your hand back with the precision of a tiny, furry velociraptor.
She's got boundaries, opinions, and feelings. Big feelings.
Wondering what her favorite pastime is? Swatting everything off tables-plants, pens, your will to be productive. Is it for sensory exploration? Attention? Spite? Yes. The answer is yes.
She's not for the faint of heart-but if you like your cats with a side of stand-up comedy and light violence, Pennywise is your girl.
Huge thanks to Lynn van Ess for sponsoring our bite-sized menace in honor of Olga Jensen. Penny says "cheers"-from under the nearest chair.
Pennywise is a 1-year-old, spayed female cat who has been in our care for 65 days.