I got my new cat from the shelter several months ago. Charlie is two and a half. He's not a bad cat, but he's a different cat. My previous cat spent most of his time in the same room with me, or on my lap. I got used to and enjoyed the company. Charlie is MUCH more independent and prefers to spend his time in the living room instead of in my room with me. Like I said, it's not a bad thing, just not what I wanted in a cat.
The other night I was really down. He came to me, snuggled up, put a paw on my chest and purred. Without saying a word, he used them big blue peepers of his to let me know that he DOES love me and is very glad I rescued him from the shelter, and to be patient because he is, after all, the equivalent of a college kid. I'm really glad he told me. <3
Three mins later Charlie was back to his ADD self, lol.
Photo: Not the best expression, but the only pic I've gotten of his pretty peepers.