Meet Gigi, a spirited 3-year-old Manx cat with a heart as big as her missing tail, living her best life in Hartford, Connecticut. With soft fur, bright eyes, and a mischievous streak a mile wide, Gigi is queen of the house – and she knows it.

Her absolute favorite delicacy? Rotisserie chicken. Just the sound of the container cracking open is enough to send her into a full-body wiggle of excitement.

No box is safe from her curiosity – whether it’s big, small or meant for something entirely not-cat-related, Gigi will climb in, curl up and claim it as her royal throne.

And while she’s sweet as can be during the day, she’s also known as the midnight mischief-maker. If you find yourself being gently tapped on the face at 3 a.m., don’t worry – it’s just Gigi reminding you that she exists and probably deserves more chicken.

Do you have an amazing pet you’d like to see featured in Weather Buddies? You can nominate them by sending photos here (morning dot brief at weather dot com). Also include their age, breed (if applicable), where they live and a few sentences about what makes them special. Thanks!

Senior writer Chris DeWeese edits Morning Brief, The Weather Channel’s newsletter.