I think Leopardfoot deserved better. She loved Pinestar to the world’s end.... And he left her for kittypet life. So, she had to raise TIGERSTAR alone, who was traumatized by his father’s actions, and became one of the most feared cats ever. (I do think it's a little creepy that Pinestar was the deputy when her parents were born though.)
Side note, I think a lot of characters deserved better. Just sayin that rant will come up a lot. Lewis Capaldi.