Remembering Atticus — Dara Girard

Seventeen year old cat sitter, Jeanette Hadley, needs her job.

She lives with her grandparents and the money she earns helps supplement their income.

But when someone starts killing cats in the neighborhood, and clients start canceling appointments, she worries that her business won't survive.

However, her worry turns to anger when the killing becomes personal.

Soon Jeanette must not only uncover an animal killer's rage, but face her own.

A short story.