My name is Snaggle. Go ahead, take a wild guess as to how I got that name.

You can’t tell by my photo, but I have a bit of an orthodontic issue. Oh, it’s nothing serious, but I do have a prominent tooth that sets me apart from less-dentally challenged felines.

I personally think it gives me a distinctive air. I look rakish, with those “bad boy” good looks that makes women swoon. Too bad nobody has swooned in my direction lately. I’ve been sitting here in my cage since December — yes, December! — waiting for one of you humans to stop by and say, “Hey, I like the way that cat smiles!”

My other highly noticeable attribute is a pair of brilliant green eyes. We’re talking piercing, gorgeous, vibrant and mesmerizing. And no, I’m not bragging, honest. I’m stating the obvious. I’m a six-year-old black-and-gray tabby cat, healthy and well-mannered, up to date on my shots and certainly trained to use a litter box. With or without the green eyes, I’m a prize.

Let me give you a little background info while I have your attention. I once lived with seven other cats, a large dog, chickens and rabbits. When our human went into an assisted-living facility, the rest of us needed to look for a new place to live. I came here with a good cat buddy called Grandma, a pretty little calico cat still waiting to be adopted, too.

My favorite pastime is napping on top of my box or snuggling in my pillow. I also love to eat, though I am a little messy. Here in the shelter I’m on a diet-and-exercise program, though aerobic activities are difficult to perform in such a small space.

I can give “high fives” with my paws and I love to hold long conversations with those humans who will stop at my cage and listen to my stories. I do have a lot to say, but I also love getting back rubs. In fact, my perfect day would start with breakfast, then a romp with a ball. I’d have a little pillow nap after lunch, a long chat with my humans before dinner, and a back rub before bedtime.

If your perfect day includes pampering kitties, give me a call. Or come see me in person here at the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island, 506B Curtis Corner Rd. in South Kingstown, or call (401) 783-7606. We’re open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ATTENTION ALL SCIENTISTS: We’re hoping someone is willing to donate a microscope (with multiple lens strengths) for doing our own parasite checks. We know such equipment is hard to find, but we also know how very generous our readers are. Please call the office at (401) 792-2233 if you have any leads.

Kristine Rolofson is a volunteer with the Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island and Small Paws 4 You. She is the author of more than 40 novels.