[Lawtan]

What the pet is.
Bombay Black Cat

What you call the pet.
Her name is Merlin (Ambrosius). Named after the Arthurian legends.

When and How you got the pet.
I picked Merlin from an animal shelter around Christmas, as Mom's old cat was deaf and partly blind & needed help.

Why you like the pet.
Cats have a habit of either being loners or overly-attached with their owners. I do not see that behavior in Merlin - Merlin is a pragmatic but compassionate cat. After the dog's death, and as the other animals are having problems like thyroid trouble, Merlin is sort of a support for me. Also, for a small animal, Merlin is quite a resilient and clever barn cat, having survived some scary shit.