Today seems to us to be an "s" day. Sweet spring. Sweet sun. Sweet Sadie, and sweet Susie and her sweet, shy smile. Susie may not always seek attention, but she loves it nonetheless. She's a little shy at first, but if you go to her and start petting her, she loves it. She particularly likes to be petted under her chin and around her ears. In fact, she likes it so much she will start to make happy feet. Because Susie is a little shy, she would love to find a quiet home.

Our darling chiaroscuro cat Sadie is a very affectionate sweetheart who loves everyone she meets. She also loves to let you know she's there by rubbing up against your legs, hoping to be petted. And she loves to play. (We're looking for a word for "play" that starts with "s." "Sport"? OK, you try it. ) Sadie doesn't let any one of her 14 years slow her down, she is 14 years old, and we know she would love to be in a home with a family that loves her so she can love them right back,

On this week's wish list: trash bags, bleach, sponges and paper plates. Thank you, as ever and always, for your kind generosity.

Spring! S'wonderful. Share the sweet mystery—come on down to the P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center shelter at 146 Camden St. in Rockport. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Call 236-8702 and visit pawsadoption.org, which is never closed.