PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Stella, a one-eyed cat who is an absolute sweetheart

Humane Society of West Alabama:

Only Stella truly knows how she lost one of her eyes, so if you adopt her, feel free to make up your own theory. Truth be told, it was likely an untreated infection from when she was living on the streets, but it's a lot more fun to tell people she lost it in a battle with an escaped python or some such.

Despite her rugged looks, Stella is an absolute sweetheart who loves sitting in laps and getting all the pets. She gets along with everybody who gets along with her and is super-polite about expressing her wants and needs.

If you're interested in Stella or any other animals at the Humane Society of West Alabama, please fill out an adoption application on our website, www.humanesocietyofwa.org , email humaneswa@yahoo.com or leave a message at 205-554-0011.

LOOKING FOR A PET? Visit Tuscaloosa-area adoption agencies at www.petfinder.com . Animals are available for adoption at:

• Metro Animal Shelter, 205-752-9101, www.metroanimalshelter.org .

• Humane Society of West Alabama, 205-554-0011, www.humanesocietyofwa.org .

• Alabama SPCA, 205-440-3647, www.alabamaspca.org .

This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: PET OF THE WEEK: Meet Stella, a one-eyed cat who is an absolute sweetheart