Blame lingering pandemic-era restrictions that make it harder for people to find a dog or cat they'd like to adopt.As I write this column, Marigold—my long-haired orange tabby who demands constant attention—is purring next to me. She's a delightful creature that I adopted at a local shelter's Five Dollar Fridays, where they adopt out vaccinated and spayed adult cats for that modest fee. I got her (and Fluffy) when my wife was out of town, so she's now forbidden me from visiting a shelter alone. I don't blame my wife for setting some ground rules, given that I can't wander...
