“Hi, I’m as comfortable and comforting as a good, old-fashioned hamburger from back in the days when it was safe to order one medium rare and have it arrive at the table still mooing. Well, almost. These days, I guess, if you want to order comforting food, go for mashed potatoes. Or, just adopt Hamburger and have a comforting, laid-back, story-telling cat to make you feel good. Even better, order the mashed potatoes after you adopt me - and share them with Me!”

“Yes, the name is Hamburger, and I am a classic tabby fellow who purrs contentedly, hoping that you’ll pet me. Feel my handsome stripes, feel the soft rumble of my Big Cat Self. I have a big heart and a warm soul. Also, I confess. I became homeless and joined a colony of feral cats – for companionship and protection. Now, I’m no feral fellow. I purr and I cuddle and I follow people when they walk by. But, from someone in my little gang, I did pick up the HIV. I’m healthy and happy, but I do need to take care of myself – and not get into tussles with felines who haven’t picked it up.”

“I never was much of a tussler, anyway – much more a lover. I’m as handsome as handsome can be, full tabby marks and firm tabby feet. I’m a pretty serious guy. I think a lot, and I look up at people when I’m thinking so as to ask,’So, what do you think?’ That’s when you’ll notice my opalescent eyes that clearly say, ‘Yes, I have a handsome tabby mind, too.’”

“You might want to hug me. I might hug you back. I might say, ‘Mow-ow, mow,’ and then settle in for my nap. What I’m really hoping is that you might want to adopt me and take me to your place and hug and cuddle and take another nap. I am Hamburger. I am comfortable, comforting, and cuddly. For only $120, you’ll have the warmest winter hugging cat you’ll ever find. Guess who – Me!”