The solution wasn’t elegant, but it worked better than relying on one exhausted volunteer.

Most importantly, it kept functioning when I was away.

One night Paige called from Seattle and asked what had happened that week.

I told her about Denise’s letter and the transport schedule.

“I think Chloe would be bored by the transportation spreadsheets,” she said.

“Probably.”

“But she’d love the dog.”

“Absolutely.”