A Forever Home for Fluffy by Linda Chapman

Author:Linda Chapman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nosy Crow
Published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00+00:00

When Grace and Jack returned with the milk, Mum was having a tea break with Dad. Grace made them laugh by recounting how Jack had lost his ball and doing an impression of Mr Gregory and the mouse.

“Honestly, Grace, are you sure you’re not exaggerating a teensy bit?” Mum said with a smile. “Jack’s right, Mr Gregory is actually kind under his gruff exterior. He’s always feeding the birds and he absolutely adored that Jack Russell of his. Nothing was too much trouble for him when it came to Patch, in fact—”

There was a knock on the door. Mum broke off to answer it. An older lady with curly hair was on the doorstep. “Hello, my name’s Pam,” she said. “I was in the newsagent’s and I saw your poster that said you have a kitten that needs a home.”

“We do,” Mum said. “It’s my children you need to talk to, though. They’re in charge of finding the right home for her. Come in.”

Pam stepped inside. Tiny got up and Pam gave him some fuss then greeted Grace and Jack with a smile. “Is that the kitten? She’s beautiful!” she said, spotting Fluffy on the window seat.

“Would you mind if we ask you some questions?” said Jack.

“That’s absolutely fine,” said Pam.

Mum left them to it and Pam told them she lived on her own and wanted a friendly cat who liked cuddles. “My grandchildren sleep over quite often. The youngest is just nine months, the middle one is three and the eldest is six.”

Grace and Jack looked at each other.

“I’m really sorry, I don’t think you’re going to be suitable,” said Jack politely. “You’d be a lovely owner for a different cat, but Fluffy is a brilliant mouser and she likes to bring her prey indoors. It might upset your grandchildren.”

Pam stared at Fluffy in surprise. “She looks so cute and cuddly! I’d never have guessed! Oh dear. She’s definitely not the cat for me, in that case. I’m sorry to have wasted your time.”

“Don’t worry at all. Thank you for calling in,” said Grace.

Grace moved to let Pam out but as she did so, she accidentally trod on Tiny’s tail. Tiny jumped to his feet with a surprised yelp. “Oh, Tiny, I’m sorry!” said Grace, throwing her arms around his neck.

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