Loved that cat story- will look for the book at my library. In 2002, our cat Beethoven came to us in great need of attention, running around the back yard with "the runs", searching thru our compost pile frantically seeking food - and out of luck, since we are vegetarian. We caught him with the help of a neighbor and cleaned him up and he was with us until last Jan. when he passed. He absolutely bonded with my husband, and they were so incredibly close. I've never seen the like of it. We miss him so much!