Sorry to hear Snagglepuss isn't an option, but I'm sure he'll find a furrever home real soon since he's just adorable! And I admire you, too, for wanting an older cat. So many people won't even consider an older cat so I'm sure your search won't take long at all.

I agree with Jen on the claw thing too. Eddie (Edwina's nemisis) has claws but I physically had to check because he never used them once on me - even when I tried to give him a mini bath to make him somewhat respectable when he was to meet his prospective new owners (Edwina's Secretary and her husband). And as far as I know, with all the grief Edwina has given him, only once or twice has she showed up with scratches from him. So it's definitely the personality of the cat, not the size, gender or whether they have claws or not. And this is provided only for information purposes - not to be a lecture or anything.

Good luck in your search, and please keep us updated. Can't wait to see pics of who you finally get.