The best pet I ever had was a black cat named Brute. He could fetch plastic champagne corks and would pull on a jump rope hanging near the back door to knock and be let in.
My black cat Maude is such a gentle sweetheart. I like to think she is the reincarnation of my tuxedo cat Westheimer, who was not quite so gentle but also a sweetheart and a great cat buddy.
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The Seattle Humane Society reports there are currently more than 600 dogs, cats, and other small creatures in need of homes.
Love them both. Except when they puke.
Another great place to get a cat is Animal Talk on Roosevelt Way: I got my cat last year and she's been a joy ever since!!
Not only as Catalina says, they are gorgeous but I find that their appearance ages better on average.