How Many Cats

You’ve moved to a rural town—miles and miles from the city. The house is quaint, the sky is clear, and there’s open land as far as the eye can see. The day you (and your U-Haul) arrive at your new house, your realtor approaches you cautiously.

“The previous owner passed away, as you know. Turns out, he cared for a rather large population of black cats. So, we have no way of knowing just how many of them are on the property. Is this something you think you can handle?”

“Of course! I love cats!”

“Oh, perfect! I’ve left a bag of kibble on the porch. And an assortment of collars…I thought it might be helpful.”

All you wanted was some peace and quiet.