“The runt is all that’s left,” she said, handing it over to outstretched, calloused, hands. “It will be prone to health issues which can be quite expensive. This one has been on a special diet to limit diarrhea.”
He handed the runt back and left. He needed a mouser, not an invalid.
“Sorry, little one, looks like your time’s up.” She removed the Free Kittens sign from the window. “Too bad he didn’t want you. Will you forgive me for lying? I had to when I realized I did.”
And for the first time, the tiniest kitten began to purr.
He handed the runt back and left. He needed a mouser, not an invalid.
“Sorry, little one, looks like your time’s up.” She removed the Free Kittens sign from the window. “Too bad he didn’t want you. Will you forgive me for lying? I had to when I realized I did.”
And for the first time, the tiniest kitten began to purr.
