Protector of food.

Chessies are born protectors.  They are usually fairly protective of their owners and sometimes will show aggression if someone gets around them that they are unsure of.  Shirley has shown her protectiveness many times.  And not only with us...but with other things like toys and her food.  And  sometimes things that are not even hers...Yes.  That is cat food.   She even raised her lip at Lynx when he walked by her!We moved the bag of food to see if Shirley would follow it...but, Lynx beat her to it first.  She still kept  a close eye on it though.