Animal photographer Traer Scott, while "utterly and fiercely obsessed with dogs," and extremely allergic to cats, nevertheless decided to create a cat book, and what a delight it is!
The stories are poignant, but with happy endings. Barn cat Moose was hit by a car and army-crawled his way back home, grinding his nails down to nubs. With a shattered pelvis and leg, which had to be amputated, he had a long recovery, but now Moose is retired, content to stay inside. Gorgeous, silky white Juliette was found next to a dumpster with multiple fractures. A loving and gentle cat, she healed and thrives in her forever home. Several cats are blind--dark gray Dusty, and Stinky with scarred corneas, whose opaque bluish eyes give her an otherworldly gaze. Tuxedo cat Izzy was born with a cleft lip; her face is enchantingly goofy. Sweet and happy paraplegic Toshi tugs at one's heart.
Ailurophiles will love this charming book; hopefully some will be moved to adopt a rescued feline. Rescue Cats shows how rewarding that can be, for both owner and adoptee. --Marilyn Dahl