SNAPZ: " Purr-fect Pets" Photo Gallery

Johnny Cat lives with Katie Duracky in Westlake. She adopted him in January 2010 from Cleveland APL. He is between 4 and 7 years old and weights 18 pounds.

Dexter, who will be 2 years old on Wednesday, was adopted from The Cat Ladies Society in September 2010 by Brianna Thayer of Youngstown.

Here are two rescued kittens Debi DiCioccio of Canfield says they couldn't resist — sisters!

Tesla, 4, was adopted in September 2007 from Columbiana County Humane Society by Bill Schoppy of Canfield.

Alice Marchione of Boardman adopted Mr. Grey Beard, 1 year old, from Angels for Animals in November 2010.

Ernie (the cat), his dollar, penguin, stuff bear, groundhog and his football Ñ all is right in this little boy's world. Ernie was adopted in 2005 and he is about 11 years old. — Submitted by Maribeth & Troy Eckenrode of Cortland

Blackie is one of two cats Sally H. of Boardman adopted from Angels for Animals a little over 10 years ago. They have changed her life and became her second “family.” Although they are brother and sister, you can’t tell; they don’t look or act at all alike, but they …

My name is Mr. Magic Moon Cat. I'm a Persian cat and was found very underweight and so matted that Precious Lives in Akron didn't know what type of animal I was until they shaved me! I was very hungry and skinny. Luckily, they helped me along until I was …

Minnie is 10 years old and was adopted by Carlie and Catheline of Canfield from a shelter where Carlie volunteered in 2002. She was once very shy, introverted little girl, but look at her now — pampered and adored by her forever family! She looks like she's posing for the …

5-year-old Mikayla Upright of Youngstown shared this picture of her kitty, Snickers, who is 7 weeks old and was adopted just a little over 3 weeks ago.

This is Remy. She was adopted in November 2010 from Animal Charity. She was 2 months old at the time of this picture. She is 9 months old now. — Submitted by Tracey DeProfio of Mineral Ridge

In the window are Erma, a torti, and Romeo, a main coon mix, and on the bench are Moe, a gray tabby, and Max, an orange tabby. Max and Erma were adopted 11 years ago from Angels for Animals. Suzanne Ripple says they went to get one cat but ended …

The kitty's name is Chet, and he is 7 months old. Anthony and Beth Jones of Lumberton, N.C., adopted him on Christmas Eve 2010 for their daughter, Natalie (grandaughter of Gary and Ann Duracky of Poland).

George and Patricia Hughes of Boardman adopted Samantha in 2000 from Angels for Animals.

Dave Messersmith of Youngstown says his cat is not "officially adopted" from a shelter. He was a stray that worked his way into his life! He found Messersmith in November 2005. The vet "guestimated" his age then at 2 to 3 years.

Little Kramer was rescued from a road during a rain storm in April and adopted by Cindy Renner of Mineral Ridge. Kramer was less than 6 weeks old at the time.

Donita Gerner of Columbiana says Alaina is a special-needs kitty because her eyelashes grow into her eyes. She had surgery and requires eye drops twice a day. Donita adopted her in December 2006.

Bob Durick of Struthers "found" Ella when he bounced her under his truck in New Castle, Pa., in March 2009. She was just a kitten and was living on the street. Although she was missing some fur and was a little bloody, she ate some of his leftover spaghetti, climbed …

Cocco is one of two cats Sally H. of Boardman adopted from Angels for Animals a little over 10 years ago. They have changed her life and became her second "family." Although they are brother and sister, you can't tell; they don't look or act at all alike, but they …

Kya was adopted her by AJ and Gina Nocera of Austintown in August 2010 from the Cat Ladies Society in Youngstown, who saved her from an organization that was going to put her down. She is 2 years old and, although she is partially blind from neglect in her early …

Angi Moser of Youngstown sent this picture of Frankenstein. They rescued him three years ago, and he's now a little over 3.

George and Patricia Hughes of Boardman adopted Geoffrey in 2000 from Angels for Animals.

Melanie Diorio of Boardman rescued her kitten, Cutie Pie, from a local shelter on Feb. 28. Cutie Pie is a Manx and Domestic Shorthair mix, and she is very playful and friendly. She is 11 weeks old and weighs just under 2 pounds! She is such a wonderful addition to …

Baby Girl, who will turn 2 years old on July 13, was adopted from The Cat Ladies Society by Brianna Thayer of Youngstown.

George and Patricia Hughes of Boardman adopted Geoffrey, the orange tabby on the left, and Samantha in 2000 from Angels for Animals.

Toby was known as "Lex" at Angels for Animals when Dave and Wendy Billock of Poland adopted him almost 10 years ago. They say he's a real goof ball and loves to greet you when you come to visit and crawl up on your lap.

Chloe was adopted in 2003 by Richard and Carolyn Hahn of Boardman.

Reese was adopted from TNR of Warren in October 2009. She was 5 months old at the time of this picture. — Submitted by Tracey DeProfio of Mineral Ridge

Sissy was adopted in September 1999 from Animal Appeal by Joe and Patty Yank of Boardman.

Mowie is a 6-year-old who looks like a Russian Blue, complete with vivid green eyes, except that he is a very large cat! He was adopted from Angels for Animals in 2005. After having dogs for 42 years, Bill and Barb Cardarelli of Struthers say that their cat is a …

The orange cat, Murray, 7 years old, was found on a country road and saved from a coyote eyeing him for lunch. The gray cat, Muffy, was adopted from Angels for Animals five years ago and is about 6 years old. They both live in Canfield with Lucky, a Lab, …

Carole Sharp of Austintown says: "After volunteering for Angels for Animals, a 5-year-old orange tabby chose me this February. His name is Romeo, and he came into our home with two boys, a dog from the pound, a rescued retriever and another cat, also from the shelter, to play with. …

This photo of Eartha Kitten was submitted by Avery Ball of Alliance. She was adopted this past Earth Day, April 22, and is now 10 weeks old. Although she is playing in the dog's bowl, they have not let the dog eat her as a snack. Eartha was rescued from …

This is Shadow, adopted from a shelter at 6 months old in February 1994. That is not a typo — Shadow will turn 18 this year! — Submitted by Christy Ball of Alliance

This is Katie, who was adopted from Angels for Animals in December 2006 when she was about a year old. She sleeps in many different places, including the bathroom sink! — Submitted by Pam Davidson of Canfield

This is Noah. Bob Durick of Struthers obtained him from a couple who foster abused cats. Noah was not abused. He was dumped at a doorstep when his previous owners moved out of their residence. Noah liked to play but the abused cats didn't know how to play.

Michael J. Lacivita of Youngstown sent us this picture of Whiskers.

Madison Wright of Salem adopted Noah the Cat in August 2008. Or, was it the other way around?

This is my kitty Abigail. She adopted me in June 1997, and celebrated her 14th birthday in April. I think she's the prettiest girl in the world, but I must admit, I'm a little biased! — Submitted by Darlene & Roy Reese of Canfield

Martina came from the Warren Animal Welfare League's no-kill facility, says Lana VanAuker of Canfield.

Dino, the gray and white cat in front, was adopted from Angels for Animals about 8 years ago by Dave and Wendy Billock of Poland. He's hanging out with Spanky, a stray that they also brought into the family.

Angel was adopted from Angels for Animals about 9 or 10 years ago by Dave and Wendy Billock of Poland. They say she's such a beautiful cat and when you pet her she purrs so loud. They're so happy she's a part of their family.

Richard Blair of Boardman sent this picture of his son, Rick, with their cat, Nora. Nora is 9, and the family adopted her in 2002.

Mamie Denehy of Lowellville says Moogle came to them about a year ago. He is about 1 1/2 years old.

Amber is 11 years old and was adopted from Second Chance Animal Rescue in 2000 by Becky Backur of Austintown.

My name is Muffie. I am 8 years old and was adopted in December 2002 from Second Chance Animal Rescue, where my mom volunteered. When I arrived at the shelter, I was brought in by two women who kept me in a hamster cage. I hid all the time, but …

My name is Harlie, and I was a junkyard cat. My dad brought me home with two other siblings in November 2005. One sibling got adopted, but my mom had to put my other one to sleep because he was so sick. I am very afraid of strangers. Otherwise I …

My name is Winky because I was born with only one eye. I am 3 ears old and have a "heart" on my chest and "Mickey Mouse ears" on my paw. Someone abandoned me in a railroad yard. I had to live on birds and rodents. Winter came and it …

Lucky is 10 years old and was adopted from Second Chance Animal Rescue in 2001 by Becky Backur of Austintown.

Snowball was adopted by Diane Malloy of Canfield from The Cat Ladies Society in October 2009.

Five years ago, Marianne Lordi of Boardman went to Alchemy Acres Animal Rescue in Salem to get a cute little kitty. She ended up coming home with this adult funny face boy she calls Bailey. He is now 6 years old and is such a joy.

Kathryn Pontius of Austintown says Cream Puff, 3, is special because she and her mom were strays.

Edna and Barney are both 2 years old. They were adopted from Angels for Animals by Lee and Barb Yaist of Boardman.

My name is Hershey. I came to my family in June 2008. I was a drop-off and also a very wild stray kitten, but with lots of love, patience and care, I became a wonderful kitty. I am still afraid of humans, but I love my big sisters, Muffie and …

Lana VanAuker of Canfield rescued Nutmeg after the cat's owner died.