My name is Fireball and I’m your sweet and spicy soulmate!  I’m part cat, part volcano spirit—all obsidian and magma. I don’t do anything halfway- I love fiercely and let you know clearly when I’m unsure or uncomfortable.  Imagine a volcano spirit trapped in a jar, though. Something so powerful, wonderful, and tempestuous, throwing itself against the glass barriers, to no avail. That inner glow dimming a bit more every day. That’s me, here. The shelter is not my happy place.  There’s a lot of sparkle in me! I’m outgoing, fearless, dynamic, and I love to play. Once you get to know me, I’m very loving. But when I first meet you or if I’m in a setting where I feel threatened, I’ll want to make sure you know that, while everything will be cool if you treat me with respect, I’m prepared to defend myself if you mess with me.  Turns out that’s not always the best way to turn strangers into friends, but… I mean, I’m a cat. I don’t really have the emotional intelligence or introspective abilities to understand all that. I just know that I really want to be loved and don’t want to be hurt.  I get along with other cats and I have a cat roommate, but I don’t think I’d mind being an only pet. In my previous home, I didn’t seem to be a fan of the dog, so I’d probably prefer not to live with one in my new home. Mostly, all I need is someone who will love me enough for both of us, just until I learn that I can trust you and I’m not in any danger.  So to all the dragon-tamers out there. The brave and compassionate ones who grew up reading books about mythical beasts and knowing in their hearts that those creatures were just misunderstood and YOU would have been able to befriend them by showing them a little kindness. If you’ll be my Androcles, I’ll be your lion.