We have a new baby, and she is the sweetest, most gentle little kitten. We went to the animal shelter a couple of weeks ago just to look, and she adopted us on the spot. We tried to be fair and check out the other kittens, but she climbed straight up onto Mike's shoulder, then curled up on my lap and purred her little heart out, softly but insistently staking her little claim. The other kittens all ran around like little ruffians, and we already have one of them at home.

This little angel had been at the shelter for months because cuddly little tubby black kittens are apparently not in style at the moment, and the volunteers were delighted to see her finally find a family. Poor little thing. She no longer lacks for love or a warm lap to sleep in.

Her name is Hope.