I walked into the animal shelter holding a cloth bundle to my chest. Inside was a gray kitten that had quite literally dropped into my life. I went straight up to the front desk and explained my situation. As I gingerly handed the kitten over to the receptionist, I felt apprehensive.
“We’ll give him the best care,” she said, “then put him up for adoption.”
I nodded, but worry gnawed at me. Would he be okay? Would