Lauren’s first nap

Last Friday I finally adopted the three-legged cat from the shelter where I volunteer on weekends. With four cats already living peacefully in my house, I didn’t want to upset the peace and comity of my clowder, but I very much wanted Lauren (the shelter’s name for her) to have a home. She spent enough time at the shelter, so I brought her home. She is very loving, and gets around with remarkable power and grace. She hasn’t yet taken a shine to my other cats, but that usually takes much more time. I’m happy to have her here; she is happy here; hope abides.