I was unable to have cats for many years, but when I finally could, I went looking for a female, tiger-striped kitten at the local kill shelter. That way I could make myself happy and also save a life. They didn't have what I wanted--but there was a frightened looking adult male tiger and in another cage a litter including a rambunctious little tortoise-shell. So I decided to split up what I wanted between two cats: one tiger, one female kitten. Turns out Jack has FIV, but with a little special diet he is healthy, happy, and gorgeous--and he has blossomed into the sweetest animal ever, afraid of nothing. Elsa is his best buddy and my baby; she is a darling demented little thing with the loudest possible purr. I may have saved their lives, but they have enriched mine beyond description. Adopt a shelter pet for your life and theirs!

Tonia
Port Washington, NY