My name is Carmela, and I'm here to tell you that I'm the best candidate for the position of family pet. I've been endorsed by the staff and volunteers alike here at the Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County.

Check out my qualifications for this job.Disposition: friendly and loving,a major lap cat who enjoys being held and brushed. Appearance: a very pretty calico girl. Age: Six years old, still lively, but sweet and mellow. Also, I qualify for the senior to senior program, so if you're a senior, please ask about the program when you visit the shelter. Please come by to say hello, vote for me, and take me home. I promise you won't be sorry!

Carmella's profile was written by Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County volunteer Linda Richter. For more information about Carmella or any of the shelter's many wonderful animals available for adoption, please call (772) 388-3331 ext. 10, visit the shelter at 6230 77th St., Vero Beach. Animals available for adoption can also be seen on the verobeach.com website.