MUSKEGON TOWNSHIP, MI -- Layla is a 6-year-old female cat that has lived at the Humane Society and Animal Shelter of Muskegon County for about a year.

She is sweet and quick to purr when pet. Layla acts as the shelter greeter, sitting just inside the door waiting for visitors.

Layla runs free in the front of the shelter because she has a "nervous habit" of pulling out her fur when in a cage or the cat room, said Alexis Ogborn, executive director.

Like the majority of the about 100 cats at the shelter, Layla was a stray. She is spayed, up to date on shots and micro-chipped.

Layla likes attention, and will sit right on top of the keyboard or paper you're working on, Ogborn said.

She generally gets along with other cats and dogs, but would probably do best in a home where she is the only cat and will get lots of attention, Ogborn said.

The Humane Society and Animal Shelter of Muskegon County operates solely on donations, she said. It's annual budget is about $200,000. There are five employees, and about 30 active volunteers.

To take care of the 100 cats and about 25 dogs, the organization seeks donations of non-clumping cat litter, dry and canned kitten food, canned dog food, paper towels, bleach, liquid laundry detergent, dryer sheets, liquid dishwasher detergent, liquid hand soap, all-purpose cleaner, window cleaner, hand sanitizer, air fresheners, Kongs of all sizes, tall garbage bags, industrial garbage bags, large replaceable mop heads, small cat beds, pooper scoopers, office supplies, and gift cards to Wal Mart, Meijer, PetSmart, Chow Hound or Pet Supplies Plus.

The shelter is located at 2640 Marquette Ave. in Muskegon Township.

Pet of the Week is weekly series of MLive and the Muskegon Chronicle. Animal shelters wishing to participate should contact MLive reporter Justine McGuire at jmcguir4@mlive.com.