Meet Bagel, a shy black cat from Los Angeles with a name that is already doing a tremendous amount of work. It is impossible not to like a cat named Bagel. He sounds comforting, a little round in spirit if not in shape and exactly the sort of boy who belongs in a warm, cozy home where nobody is rushing him. Right now Bagel may be on the quiet side, taking his time to adjust and figure out the world at his own careful pace.

But that is part of his charm. Bagel is looking for the kind of person who understands that the sweetest things are not always the loudest right away. Give him a little patience, a little kindness and a nice soft place to land, and this handsome black boy may blossom beautifully. Adopt Bagel and bring home a cat with an excellent name, a tender heart and the potential to become the emotional equivalent of comfort food.