A bladder stone almost proved fatal for Romeo, a 5-year-old Seal Point Himalayan available for adoption at Western Reserve Humane Society.

That's because his owners didn't want to undertake the expense of surgery so they surrendered him to a veterinarian for euthanasia.

Luckily for Romeo, a Western Reserve Humane Society volunteer intervened.

Romeo had a successful surgery and is now looking for a home.

The neutered male is very sweet, shelter officials said.

For more information on Romeo, call 216-531-1512 or 216-691-9011.

-- Robin Palmer