I'm domesticated,current on all my shots,a pretty good cook, and great with a Swiffer! I'll be quick to admit that while I can't change the oil in your car, I can rescue your cat if it ever falls behind the washer or dryer or gets stuck up in a tree. I'm an Animal Control Officer. I often get dirty and scratched, but it gives me character I think. Helps put things into perspective..."at least he didn't pee on me". And if you happen to choke or pass out on our first date, I'm certified in CPR / AED. I'm not an adrenaline junkie needing to sky-dive, bungee-jump, or ride a bull, but did take motorcycle lessons(which ended with me getting a ride to the emergency room). My friends and family describe me as very social, intelligent (I have a library card), adventurous (I have a passport),friendly(I smile a lot), and fun to be with--except when I'm losing at Scrabble. Competitive by nature, I love board and trivia games, and once won a green-goo body wrap massage on a cruise. I passed on the massage. I'm not used to hot, strange Swedish women rubbing green slime all over me. I'm told I have a great sense of humor and that I'm sarcastic and witty in that "Mystery Science Theater" kind of way. I definitely possess the better qualities of being a Scorpio, i.e. passion, confidence, loyalty, and looking good in black clothes. I sometimes bring my work home with me, but only in the form of kittens, baby squirrels, or other young wildlife. Somehow, my apartment keeps getting smaller and smaller. And my leather sofa doubles as a scratching post. I've also added "bottle-feeding newborn kittens" to my resume. When not in uniform, I'm comfortable dressed down in jeans and a t-shirt or up in a suit and tie. My friends say I clean up well. Accused of being a perfectionist and a neat freak, I've learned to accept that it's OK to have some disorder in my life (so long as my CDs and DVDs are in alphabetical order). I consider myself a pretty good catch overall and am worth getting to know. I don't lie, cheat, steal, or leave the toilet seat up. I also make my bed everyday. OK, that last part was a lie. I enjoy live music (Wolftrap, Birchmere), the stores and restaurants in Bethesda, Shirlington, Del Ray, and Old Town Alexandria. I get my exotic good looks from my Vietnamese mother and Pennsylvania-born father. With the Asian and German influences, the food's always good and the accents always funny. I get my patience from my mom, and the honking at bad drivers from my dad. Some of my favorite things: my pets (of course), my bed, the Bourne movies, mint chocolate-chip ice cream, girls wearing black pants, college football (Penn State), historic places, book stores, 80's and classical music, Christmas, and Midge Ure. My favorite season is Fall, it's very sensual. I enjoy a variety of activities, am willing to try new things, and can have fun in any situation so long as I'm with the right person and it doesn't involve heights or green vegetables. Having said all that, I still can't sing, dance, or drive a stick-shift---"I like to watch" is my motto.

All my pets are rescued, i.e., either adopted from a rescue group or found while "on the job" and raised by me.....ZOE, AKA "the brave one", is a black/tan German Shepherd. Her hobbies include chasing squirrels, sleeping, and herding all the cats. She enjoys car rides, long walks, Greenies, and cat food. She also likes to bark at the other dogs to let them know she's the boss. She also has no problem barking at humans, but once she gets to meet them, she's fine. A few good sniffs here and there and everything's fine.... HAMPTON, AKA "the mellow one", is a tuxedo cat. His hobbies include sleeping and watching the world go by. He enjoys cat treats, canned food, licking plastic bags,and licking the milk out of the cereal bowl when you're not looking. He has big eyes, and contrary to popular belief, he is NOT part owl. HARLEY, AKA "the smart one", is a black and white bandit cat. His hobbies include opening up cabinets, exploring closets, and sleeping. He enjoys his dental treats, opening bags and presents, and picking on Zoe. MOLLY, AKA "the shy one", is a tuxedo cat. Her hobbies include eating, sleeping, and exploring closets with Harley. She enjoys quiet hiding spaces, cuddling up to Zoe, and real meat. She will steal your chicken or meatballs when you're not looking. EMILY, AKA "the affectionate one", is a Siamese-Lynx point mix. Her hobbies include eating (dog or cat food), sleeping, running around in circles, catching toy mice, and unrolling the toilet paper off the roll. She enjoys sleeping under the covers with dad and likes to lick his face and bite his chin in the morning.

Zoe says: My dad rescued me when my last family was going through a divorce. They needed me out of the house so they can sell it and I was told I was going back to the animal shelter. I was really afraid, and then one day I went for a ride and met my new dad; he took me two days later and I've been with him ever since! He takes very good care of me; he lets me sleep on his bed, he takes me for runs and drives, and he never gets mad at me for getting hair everywhere or eating all the cat food. Hampton says: When my mom and dad divorced, I was sad because Zoe went to live with dad. One day I got upset and dug up some of mom's plants and pooped on her bed, so she told dad to take me---my trick worked! He picked me up the next day and I've been happier ever since! He feeds me my favorite food, but sometimes I have to bite on his ankles first. Harley says: I don't remember much about my life except that when I was a kitten I spent a lot of time in an emergency room because I had a blood disorder. No one wanted me, and one day my foster mom took me to meet Zoe and Hampton. Hampton whacked me a few times while playing, and Zoe picked me up by my scruff and cleaned me. I fit right in. Molly says: One night when I was a kitten, I went into a cat trap because I was hungry and was caught! Then dad came to get me because he was working and he had to take me to the shelter. I remember him telling me "don't worry, I'll save you". I was scared and hid in my litter box and then I got sick. Then one day, I was sent to a room to be put to sleep and that's when dad came in (on his day off) and took me home. He gave me medicine and good food, and now I'm happy and healthy, and I get to play with my brothers and new sister. I'm still shy and will run and hide if I hear a loud noise, but I feel safe with all my pet brothers and sisters. Emily says: I was just a few days old when I was found; I don't remember much except I had to be kept warm and bottle-fed all the time. I must have kept dad up all night! Now I'm happy and healthy and have fun all day! I'm really lucky because I was raised by a caring dad and a dog and other cats. They all say: We know our dad's a special person; he goes out of his way to help the animals, whether he's working or not. He went into a burning house, a sewer, and climbed a high tree (he's afraid of heights). He works hard to rescue all animals, and sometimes he comes home with scratches, bites, cuts, and sometimes stinks, but we always kiss him and make him feel better. We hope our dad meets a nice human soon!

I am a man seeking a woman age 30 to 39

Intelligent, loyal, devoted, affectionate, likes to give kisses, enjoys long walks, and brown eyes. OK--enough about my dog! While I'm not looking to date a German Shepherd, those are some of the qualities I do desire in my ideal 2-legged date (minus the big ears). I don't have a particular "type", but while dark eyes and dark hair certainly catch my eye, a great personality and sense of humor keeps my attention. I find glasses very appealing! I'm looking for a good girl to enjoy the simple things with; whether it be going to the dog park or bookstore, exploring local attractions, or enjoying a movie and dinner out or at home. More importantly, a girl with a good head on her shoulders, knows what she wants, and isn't into playing games (unless it's the friendly board kind, in which case I'll probably win). I value time with my friends and family and enjoy being an uncle (their favorite) to my nephews and nieces. I don't work the conventional 9-5 M-F, so I would like to meet someone who enjoys spending quality off-time together. Good grammar, a like of animals (no problem on this site), children, and hair longer than mine are always appreciated qualities.

Zoe says: What can I say? I'm a dominant female who knows what she wants! I get along best with dogs my size or larger, but so far I'm not that comfortable with smaller dogs; they look like toys or food items to me. I am working on that, and am learning how to walk and play with small dogs. Hampton, Harley, Molly and Emily says: we like dogs, so long as they like cats and won't try to eat us. We like to chase their tails and we like other cats, too.