Gigi’s—The Animal Lovers Gift Shop was the name of my business. Gigi was my nickname, and I loved animals as much as my customers did. I adored all God’s creatures equally, but Gigi’s specialized in products for dogs of uncommon breeds.
“You probably won’t have anything specific for my dog,” a customer said one hot summer day. “She’s a Dandie Dinmont.”
I grinned. “Salt and pepper or mustard?” I asked, pointing to products for both. The man was thrilled to be proven wrong. I had plenty show him before
