Madelyn Coultas

I had been debating getting a cat for over a year but was always hesitant because I knew I wanted a sweet and cuddly cat—something I knew wasn't a guarantee. Well, Sam, who is now Auggie, somehow met and exceeded all of my wants. I knew he was the one when I first walked by his kennel and he reached out his little paw to say hello.

I adopted Auggie almost three months ago, and I could not be any happier. I honestly can't believe it's only been three months; I feel like he's always been a part of my life. My favorite traits of his would have to be his love of fetch and pompoms. It doesn't matter what time it is or what I'm doing, fetch is always number one on Auggie's priority list. And I can't forget to mention his need to rub his face on mine at least 10 times a day. My entire life has improved since adopting Auggie; he is a spoiled and often dramatic boy, and I hope to spoil him rotten for the rest of his days.