Lost Cat: A True Story of Love, Desperation, and GPS Technology
Paul (Fighting Fire, 1998; East Wind, Rain, 2006) was recovering from the crash of her small, experimental plane and the smashed ankle (and other injuries) that ensued. In a daze of painkillers, depression, and waking nightmares, she was afraid that her new partner, Wendy, would leave. Relying on the relationship she had with her cats—the longest relationship of her adult existence—she clung to this normalcy in her changed life. And then the male, Tibby, disappeared. After five weeks of calling his name, placing flyers, consulting a psychic, and multiple visits to the shelter, a sleek and healthy Tibby just showed up one day. Where had he been? This funny and poignant memoir follows Caroline and Wendy’s quest. Using a GPS unit and a kitty-camera, they tracked his movements around their San Francisco neighborhood, and in the process managed to cure Caroline’s depression, meet their neighbors, and figure out where Tibby had been. This addictive read, marvelously illustrated by Wendy’s ink-and-wash drawings, will captivate all pet lovers. --Nancy Bent