Xanthe
by Shannon
(Chicago)
Xanthe surveying the world atop her litter box
"Xanthe" was the name of an Amazon. It also means "golden girl." Although my cat is not gold (she's a grey tabby) she is entirely fearless and thinks nothing of pouncing on her much older, larger (and crabbier) step-brother. She also enjoys escaping from the house, climbing to impossible heights and other dangerous activities.