This is Jack. When I bought my house two years ago, the owner was not able to find a new home for Jack so he paid me $500 to take him. He's such an awesome cat, 17 years old, eats like a pig, has a hyper thyroid condition, and cries like a baby.
I wanted a Maine Coon but I wasn't about to pay $1000 for one from the people around here when there were plenty of cats at the shelter that needed a good home. :)