Response to Rhamah's "Cats"

     This story takes place at a type of Animal Clinic where our protagonist works. Though we are never given the gender of the narrator, it is easy to get a feel for the character through his/her sarcastic and dry personality. The narrator works with an older lady which is referred to as "Cat Lady." Through the narrator's descriptions, the cat loving co-worker seems to fit the typical "cat lady" mold, who probably worked at the clinic for free or as a volunteer. The narrator describes her daily chores and cat encounters, especially with a one-eyed house trained cat named Lily, whom the narrator seems to feel sorry for until Lily draws blood from a young boy who walks in the clinic looking for a cat to take home.
      I really enjoyed the narrator's sarcastic tone and how he/she was able to read people, or probably accurately judge them, like the family that comes looking for a cat. The narrator knows right off the bat that they are not the type of people to actually care for a cat, they simply wanted the "image of having a cat." A plump and lazy feline that layed in their laps and purred all day that did not shed fur, poop, or scratch-- that is their idea of a cat that fits into their "pressed" lifestyle. I also loved the descriptions of the cats and chores the narrator gives us. We are able to grasp a little insight of who the narrator was, but it would be nice to get even more.
      With that, I wish we could have seen a little more character development. I was a little unsure about the entire purpose of the story and who changed by the end, but I did thoroughly enjoy it. It would have been interesting to know who the narrator was, but I did not find it completely necessary because it did not take away from the story at all for me. I think the scene is set up nicely and has some great characters to work with. Over all, I enjoyed your piece and it could be enhanced greatly by answering a few small questions. Great job!