Blurb:
Catnap often. Don’t
be a stalker unless food is involved.
Despite the rumor, it is okay to be curious! A Cat Taught Me That is filled with humorous
advice and the wisdom of elder cats that includes information on how to get
more out of life, and how to avoid common pitfalls along the way. Cat lovers will enjoy the adorable
photographs and cute illustrations throughout.
Celebrity
cat ‘Awesome Louie’ provides insight with his gritty cat interviews, as well as
sage advice with his “Mewsings” column.
Short essays from the cat-lady author will bring smiles to the faces of
readers who have learned that “Not All That Glitters is Gold” and “To Be Kissed
By a Cat” can have unintended consequences.
Excerpt:
“A Little Indulgence is Okay"
I’m Louie and I’ve been told I have a problem with cat
treats. Of course, a problem is in the
eye of the beholder. In my eyes, loving
cat treats isn’t a problem unless I run out of them.
After I was rescued, I learned three things about my
caregiver and new best friend. First,
food was readily available day or night; I would never be hungry again. Second, I was now living in a house that was
warm and cozy; freezing outside in the winter was highly unlikely. Third, I learned about this tasty food called
“snacks”. I would come to love it when
my caregiver announced the magical words with enthusiasm – “Kitty treats!”
When I was first introduced to this fabulous dining
experience, the flavors included turkey, beef and chicken. Eventually catnip and dairy-flavored treats
entered the scene. Once I tasted those
little nuggets of goodness, I was hooked.
I perfected the sad kitty face, which is subtle and very
effective when done properly. The trick
is to look longingly at your target and try not to blink. Raise a paw in a slightly pathetic manner
towards the treat container as the caregiver opens it – a classic move.
While my owner swears that she may check me into a clinic
for cats with food addictions, she is more purr than hiss. I know that the next time she comes home from
the pet store with kitty snacks, she’ll rattle the bag because she knows I’m
listening. I’ll come racing into the
kitchen like a furry, 16 pound bowling ball on steroids, and she’ll love me for
it. And give me treats.
Take it from
me, you can never be too furry or have too many treats!
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About the Author:
Charlotte Gerber began her writing career penning content
articles on the Internet. Her articles have appeared on LoveToKnow.com and the New York Times/About.com Disability site, as well as numerous
other outlets. She is also the author of
Murder in Middleton and I Dream of Zombies (Rose Lee’s Zombie Adventures
series).
Charlotte lives in upstate New York with her husband Gregg,
two teenage children, one dog and ten rescued cats. She is a disability
advocate, a supporter of animal rescue missions and the U.S. Military.
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