No one knows how Mary, a 1-year-old calico, ended up in an old carrier tied with string and tossed alongside a road in December.

She was hungry and cold, when she was rescued and taken to Caroline's Kids Pet Rescue sanctuary in Concord Township.

Now, she is ready to find a new home.

Despite her rough start, she is very affectionate and has tested negative for feline leukemia and FIV, according to shelter officials.

She has been spayed and vaccinated.

She would do best in a home with an older person and no dogs, but she does get along with other cats.

For more information on Mary or any of the cats at the shelter, call Judie at 440-440-3496.

-- Robin Palmer