Last Saturday I adopted my first cat! He is an 8-year old, black American short hair. My workplace works with Dakin Shelter and through facebook I was recommended Community Cat Connections in Webster, MA. Leo was rescued two days after my birthday and from death row in a New York City shelter. He was brought to CCC and his story and video were posted to facebook. I was also able to do most of the adoption process through facebook as well through the help of their volunteers.
One the way home from the shelter I had to pull over twice since he had escaped the carrier and hug him both times to calm him down. He is very affectionate and mellow but also seems to like his alone time which seems to be a good fit.