I adopted Puck nearly a year ago from Pets without Parents. I had just moved to Columbus and never been without a roommate, so my friend told me to get a cat. We visited the shelter and I was overwhelmed with all the cute animals! There were quite a few black cats there (apparently people would rather have cats with more color), but Puck stood out. He had a little white locket, and when I picked him up and held him, he put his paws on my cheeks and licked me on the nose. That's when I knew he was the cat for me.

I named him Puck because he's black, and I'm a hockey player; I guess it's also fitting that he loves to sleep in my smelly gear each night. It turns out he's part Maine Coon Cat, so at his first birthday, he weighed in at about 16 pounds. He has a gorgeous fluffy tail and a purr that puts a jet engine to shame.

I advise anyone looking to get a pet to go through Pets without Parents. The animals are so loving, and Puck's been the best roommate I've ever had!

-Sari