I've always had this weird ability to pick out the weirdest (but most loving) cat at the pound. The thought of getting an animal from anywhere else never crosses my mind. There is something special about those animals and you can't help but love them; each for their own personality. The other day I went to volunteer at the York County Animal Shelter and fell in love with about a dozen different cats! Benjamin, a huge white and orange, fluffy kitty, was one of my favorites. He was very quiet but very cuddly. He was so content just to sit on my lap and rub his face on my shoe. I couldn't help but wonder how happy Benjamin would make some little girl or an older gentlemen or lady. Cats are such wonderful self-maintained animals. They're easy to take care of and most are much more compassionate than people realize. I also played with a cute little black kitten named Lullabelle (who I am told is now adopted). You would think that as a pound kitten, she would be skittish and otherwise unsociable, but she was the exact opposite. At 3 months old, Lullabelle was fighting for my attention; cuddling on my lap, purring really loud and giving me kisses on my nose. Sahara and Joey, two older kittens in the pound, were wonderful as well. Joey was full of things to say and very playful. Sahara was a much more quiet but just as lovey kitten. I've heard a disturbing statistic about black cats having a very low adoption rate (I guess because of superstitions). There are a couple black kitties at the pound that are SO affectionate and perfectly socialized. Mariah and Rylee, two black cats, were two of my favorite animals that I played with. If you're looking for a cat, definitely consider those two! As for Benjamin, my favorite, I may have to take him home myself :-)
Michelle Rock-Volunteer
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