Hjordis Olson tells the story of her weekly experiences at a Wisconsin animal shelter over a period of years. She not only tells the tale of the inner workings of a shelter, she brings the characters to life who work and volunteer there. This is a book filled with humor and sadness. Her stories about the animals are both buoyant and heart wrenching. The book is filled with imagination and her own musings. It is both candid and philosophical. Join her journey through the shelter.