Fresno raises the fees for adoptions, sterilization, vaccines, and microchipping. But the fees in some cases are negotiable, officials say.

Pinpointing Bombay cat vs. black cat characteristics can be tricky if you don't know exactly what to look for. How closely are you looking at a cat's whiskers, nose and paw pads?

"He truly does do it for them because look how fast he runs back, that poor baby does not want to be out in the cold," one user commented.

Amy, a super-sweet 8-month-old kitty with a gentle, cautious nature, is GV Wire's adoptable pet of the week at The Cat House on the Kings.