Shania is looking for a home

And now for something different: This week's pet up for adoption at Countryside Humane Society is a cat.

Let's be purrfectly clear: We have nothing against cats, although sometimes they make our allergies act up. But otherwise, we appreciate their independence, and revel in the ones that like to cuddle.

Shania is a year-old domestic shorthair. Grey to the uninitiated; "Pastel Tortie" to true cat color aficionados. She's a stray who was found pregnant. Her 10-week-old litter of kittens all will be adopted.

Shania loves other cats, hisses at dogs (but is willing to co-exist with them). She's great with kids; sweet and friendly and loves to purr.

P.S. Last week's dog -- Rufus -- was adopted!