“Watching and waiting, for a friend to play with,” sing the Moody Blues. Pauli is a gorgeous, quiet and loving, 1-year-old Russian blue, and he is here waiting for you.

To adopt a pet, call or stop by the animal shelter across from the city’s Public Works Department off the Sterling Highway. The shelter is open from noon-5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 235-3141.