Yakima, and Americans in general, are obsessed with dogs. Dogs are loyal, dogs (can be) obedient, dogs are great companions, and most of all - dogs love us. Unconditionally. We need a little of that in our lives.
Life for Desi, the kitten, aka 'Dumpy', had a very rough beginning. As shocking as it may seem, some people are capable of doing great harm to the most vulnerable among us, including domestic animals. Such was the case with 'Dumpy' and her sibling, who wasn't as lucky on that chilly March afternoon.