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Unintended Consequences of Reading Harry Potter

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Today we received the new Harry Potter book from Amazon, and Steven immediately shut himself in his room to read it.

So far, so good. The only “gotcha” is that we’ve been trying to capture a feral cat in the backyard, and Steven has been bringing the trap inside at around 5 PM so we wouldn’t get any skunks by mistake. Late this afternoon, I saw some activity in the cage (which we covered with towels so it wouldn’t look like a cage to the cat), and called Steven to calm the cat down and give it some water. About 45 seconds later, I see him in the back with the towels off the cage and staring at a very surprised baby skunk! Sure enough, it was around 7 PM and he had gotten so engrossed in Harry Potter that he had forgotten about the cage.

You can see what happened next on YouTube.

“Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie” A Tasteful Read

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“Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie” A Tasteful Read
For Cat Lovers

RESCUE, CA – February 1 – Animal expert Susan Fiedler introduces readers to life from a cat’s perspective in her newly-released “Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie” (ISBN 0-9778580-1-4) , a non-fiction paperback published by Spotted Cat Designs.BMAP cover

Fiedler tells her tale from the viewpoint of a third-generation feral kitten adopted by a family of humans. Six cats from different backgrounds tell their stories to the young kitten with a mix of matter-of-fact compassion and humor. Through these stories, readers are given a cat’s-eye view of feline life, shelters, catteries, birth, dying with dignity, and human cruelty and kindness. As Fiedler puts it, “Those creatures who dare to share their lives and love with us deserve our respect, compassion and love in return.”

Fiedler draws from almost 40 years of experience taking care of animals and pours her love for them into this timeless book. Without heavy-handed moralizing, “Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie” provides a heartwarming glimpse into the lives of abandoned and unwanted cats. And in the tradition of books such as May Sarton’s “The Fur Person,” Susan Fiedler’s cats come to life in a unique way that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Readers can also visit the companion web site to “Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie” at SpottedCatDesigns.com where they can read articles on cat care, browse the latest cat news, and ask questions about interacting with their own cats. “Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie” is now available from major booksellers including Amazon.com and BarnesAndNoble.com. For more information, or to order a signed copy, readers can visit SpottedCatDesigns.com.

You can also read the stories at places like Publishers Newswire , Send2Press , News Media Release , PR Leap , Newswire Today , PR.com

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Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie

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Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie

Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie by Susan Fiedler We are proud to announce the publication of our second book. Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie is the story of a feral kitten who joins a house full of other cats and humans and discovers that the world is much more interesting and meaningful than he ever imagined possible.

But this is not a work of fiction. It is the true story of every cat in the house and how they came to live there, told by the cats themselves through the unique talents of Susan Fiedler, a compassionate animal communicator.

Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie is a unique and truly unforgettable work which will be treasured by all who care about animals and especially cat lovers. If you’ve ever looked into the eyes of a cat or kitten and had one adopt you, you will love this book!

Signed copies of the book Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie may be ordered directly from the publisher, Spotted Cat Designs . It can also be ordered from Amazon or almost any book retailer.

Birds, Mice, and Apple Pie
by Susan Fiedler
ISBN 0-9778580-1-4
148 pages, paperback
15 photographs

Cat Boy Is Here!!!

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Cat Boy by Steven Fiedler

Cat Boy, the children’s novel written by our son Steven Fiedler, has just been published by Spotted Cat Designs (that’s us!). Without fur ther ado, here’s the blurb from the back cover:

A good deed leads an 11-year-old boy to unexpected gifts and undreamed-of excitement when he suddenly finds himself turning into a cat. Pounce along with Cat Boy as he wins a school contest, fights criminals, helps police and has plenty of exciting (and furry) adventures!

About the Author

Steven Fiedler combines his appreciation of nature, storytelling, love of animals, and interest in past and current events into an enjoyable story for children and adults alike.

He is 11 years old, and this is his first novel.

We know you’re going to ask, "Where can I get this fantastic new book?", and the answer is right here , where you can order signed copies for just $8.95. Or, if you prefer, you can order it from Amazon . But in either case, you’ll love it!