Gethers, Peter. The cat who went to Paris, New York : Fawcett, c1991.

In this memoir Peter Gethers, an author, publisher and screenwriter who used to describe himself as a self-confessed cat hater, is given a kitten (who he names Norton), by a friend, which changes his life and feelings towards the feline species forever.  This book is charming and witty and Gethers tells his story with a warm and friendly style that confirms his love and affection for his little mate Norton.  They travel everywhere together, across the country and overseas by plane, on the Manhattan subway, they eat at restaurants and go on beach walks.  With many amusing anecdotes of his trials and tribulations of being owned by a cat, this book is a great easy read for most clients.

There are two further books is this series:- firstly, ‘A cat abroad’ and then ‘The cat who’ll live forever’.

 

Wren, Christopher S. The cat who covered the world : the adventures of Henrietta and her foreign correspondent, New York : Simon & Schuster, 2001.

Author, Christopher Wren, a reporter and editor for the New York Times, writes about his life as a foreign correspondent after he is transferred to Moscow for his first assignment. When his family refuse to leave their new cat Henrietta, (who was given as a gift to his children at Christmas by a friend) and who initially wasn't wanted by the author behind, life would never be the same as their adventures around the globe begin. Henrietta's travels and her escapades in Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, Ottawa, and Johannesburg form a charming and entertaining story about a spunky and curious cat who, with her cuddly and affectionate ways won the heart of Wren with the two becoming inseparable. Henrietta became ranked among the world’s most widely travelled cats. The book is an easy read, is fast paced and has many details of the life and cultures of foreign lands, there are also a few illustrations of Henrietta.

The cat who covered the world : the adventures of Henrietta and her foreign correspondent is on the bestseller list for:- New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Booksense, Amazon.com and notachain.com.

 

Lewis, Val. Ship’s cats in war and peace, Nauticalia, G2 Entertainment, 2010.

Author Val Lewis has provided a thoroughly researched account of seagoing cats from ancient times to the present.  The book covers cats whose job is to control vermin on cargo and naval ship’s, such as Able Seaman Simon of HMS Amethyst, who was awarded the Dickin Medal (the animals’ VC) for killing vermin in the ship’s stores, to feline companions who accompany long distance sailing adventurers.  This book features the stories of 91 seagoing felines from history and legend, some who are purebred whilst others are just moggies, all of whom show great self-reliance and adaptability to life on board.

 

Finden, Susan. Casper the commuting cat : the true story of the cat who rode the bus and stole our hearts, London : Simon & Schuster, 2010.

This true story is written by Susan Finden who was the devoted owner of Casper.  Finden was baffled as to the whereabouts of her cat Casper, as he kept disappearing during the day.  As it turned out, he would regularly take the No. 3 bus on journeys around Plymouth in Devon, delighting commuters and bus drivers with his friendly nature.  Casper became a worldwide celebrity and the mascot at the bus company whose buses he rode on.  When Casper was tragically killed by a car, messages of sympathy flooded in from around the world, proving that his story had captured the hearts of many people.

Casper the commuting cat : the true story of the cat who rode the bus and stole out hearts is on the bestseller list for:- The Times (London).

 

Cooper, Gwen. Homer’s odyssey : a fearless feline tale, or how I learned about love and life with a blind wonder cat, New York : Delacorte Press, 2009.

This is an inspirational, funny and heart-warming book about a cat that lost both eyes soon after birth from a life threatening infection, and Gwen Cooper, the 24 year old who works in a non-profit organisation running volunteer programs, has two cats from a past relationship and is asked by her vet to adopt a handicapped four week old kitten.  Despite her far from ideal financial and accommodation circumstances, Cooper’s heart melts when she holds the tiny ball of fluff and he snuggles in and starts purring loudly.   Homer’s fearless nature and amazing personality teaches Cooper about love and acceptance and changes her into the woman she had always hoped to be.  This book with its inspiring stories of a loving, courageous cat who doesn’t let the fact he is blind get in the way of a full and happy life, together with the daily happenings of a young single woman will appeal to cat/animal lovers as well as women who can relate to Coopers situation and her changing outlook on life, acceptance and love.

Homer’s odyssey : a fearless feline tale, or how I learned about love and life with a blind wonder cat is on the bestsellers list for:- New York Times and the Northern California Independent booksellers Association.

You can follow Homer’s continuing adventures on - http://www.gwencooper.com 

 

Dosa, David. Making the rounds with Oscar : the inspirational story of a doctor, his patients and a very special cat, London : Headline, 2011.

This book is written by David Dosa,  a geriatrician at the Steere House Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Providence, Rhode Island. After Dosa wrote an essay about Oscar’s special ability to predict when a patient was about to die, which was published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2007, the story became a global one and this fascinating book is about his work and about Oscar.  Oscar was adopted by the centre as a stray kitten in 2005 and the dementia unit became his home.  Oscar is usually aloof, like many cats and does not actively seek the companionship of humans, but when a patient is near death he will jump onto their bed at least two to four hours beforehand, snuggle up to them and purr contentedly as if giving them a sense of comfort until they pass away.  He then stays with them until the undertaker takes them away and watches them go down the corridor, as if bidding them farewell. The book is a fascinating read and includes interviews with various people who have had firsthand experiences with Oscar and they talk about their thoughts and the feelings that they and others have about Oscar.

Making the rounds with Oscar : the inspirational story of a doctor, his patients and a very special cat is on the bestseller list for:- Barnes & Noble, New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Booksense and Amazon.com.

Bowen, James. A street cat named Bob, London : Hodder, 2012.

 

James Bowen has written a No. 1 bestselling book about his life as a street musician and recovering heroin addict and the street cat who he named Bob that helped turn his life around and brought his family back together after many years of  hopelessness and loneliness.   When he found an injured ginger cat in the hallway of his apartment block, James couldn’t resist helping him despite the fact that he was living hand to mouth on the streets of London, barely making enough money to feed himself. After a visit  to the local RSPCA vet, he managed to slowly nurse Bob back to health.  When Bob was fit enough he started following James to Covent Garden where he played his guitar to raise money for themselves, and despite his best efforts to stop him, Bob won in the end.  This book highlights the daily struggles of homeless people, and shows how the companionship and close bond that some pets offer can help them turn their lives around by giving them a sense of purpose and responsibility.  This book is a heart-warming, fast paced easy read.

 A street cat named Bob was nominated for the Galaxy National Book Award in 2012, and in on the Bestseller list  for:- The Times (London).