Adopt a Cat and Enjoy Conditional Love

They may be finicky, but cats let you know when they're happiest.

Some pets seem to enjoy being around people too much, but that's not always the case with cats. Sometimes, they'll seem to be trying to avoid you altogether—but when they're happy, you'll know it.

A warm friend snuggled in your lap on a cold evening, or the affectionate purring and rubbing, are rewards you can't get from any other pet.

If one of the featured cats catches your eye, contact the adoption groups below to find out more about your next best friend:

Companion Animal Placement (CAP-Hillsborough) is located at 329 Roycefield Road in Hillsborough. Reach them by email at  munchie329@AOL.COM

Lifeline Animal Rescue help find homes for dogs and cats—contact them at 908-507-3900 or by email to LifelineInfo@aol.com

Somerset Regional Animal Shelter, at 100 Commons Way in Bridgewater, can be reached at 908-725-0308, or by email to  SRAS.mail@verizon.net (The shelter is offering no fee cat adoptions this month).

St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center, located in Branchburg, can be reached at 908-526-3330 or by email to charrington@sthuberts.org.

Rawhide Rescue is based in Green Brook and specializes in placing abandoned dogs in "foster" homes while seeking new families. For more information, visit Rawhide Rescue's website or call 908-581-3417.

Bridgewater's Husky House may specialize in huskies, but they also have a number of other breeds. For more information, visit their website or email adoptions@huskyhouse.org.