The Cat Reader
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Cat
By Cheryl M. Taylor

There's always room for a story that can transport people to another place.
~J.K. Rowling

It had been a few years since I had last volunteered anywhere, and I was looking for a new assignment. But where? The answer was my local animal shelter. After printing off the application, I remember distinctly ticking off the "dog" box before I posted it.

A few weeks later, a lady called to ask if I were still interested. Then she told me they had an opening for a cat reader. My mind started to race. What did she say? A cat reader? Did I hear her correctly? "There has been a mistake," I explained. "I checked the dog box.". (Keep reading)