OK - here's my 2 cents! First of all, congratulations on getting ready to try again! I think it certainly does sound like she has chosen you! Just hearing that she wanted to sit on your lap, rather than explore the room speaks volumes to me!

Leslie, I understand your thoughts regarding a kitten, but in my limited cat experience (two of my own cats and my daugher has two) it's almost impossible to tell what the personality of an adult cat is going to be when they are kittens. My Andy was a naughty crazy boy if there ever was one and has turned into the most precious affectionare lovable adult kitty. The nice part of adopting an adult cat is that their personality is already developed, and it seems that you have already had a glimpse into Kelly's personality and it sounds purrfect!

My daughter's male kitty, Guinness, (who is also black) purred so loud on the way home from the shelter we thought there was something wrong with the car's engine. We had to shut off the radio and heater to see what the noise was and it was only Guinness! He also has the most lovable personality and sounds very much like Kelly. Maybe black kitties have a gene for loud purring! LOL!

I guess what I am trying to say is that Kelly sounds perfect. I will follow this thread with interest and do hope that you can give this sweetheart a home.