Synopses & Reviews
"Cats have lion hearts in little packages". -- Eric Swanson
Some people think that cats are aloof and unsociable. But author Eric Swanson can disprove that belief many times over! In his ode to heroic felines, Swanson tells countless tender and intriguing tales about cats who save lives, both human and animal, from the tragedies that might, have befallen them. From the tortoiseshell who thwarted a violent attacker to the cat who discovered a smoldering house fire, these cute kitties have more than earned their keep.
A sequel to the heartwarming Hero Dogs, this new book about brave cats comes with full-color photographs that illustrate some of the animal kingdom's most prescient pussycats. There's Midnight, for example, pictured with the little girl who, as an infant, stopped breathing one evening. Midnight howled unrelentingly through the baby monitor until her owners ran in to see what was the matter. Then there's Ringo, a red tabby who alerted his owners to a deadly gas leak before a wayward spark could have sent the entire neighborhood up in flames. From coast to coast, these cats can rightfully be called heroes for their keen senses, protective natures, and good deeds.