Best cat I ever had was named Barney. Got him from the shelter. Lady told me he was due to be killed the next day. He was old, looked grumpy and looked like he wouldn't like kids.
He was perfect.
In all seriousness, he was the greatest cat ever. Well trained, well behaved, used to love to scrap with me, just hang out. Thought he was a dog really. He got another 5 years of life. Just a great, great cat.