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Travel the country — from Newfoundland to the Yukon to British Columbia — to meet over forty Canadian cats that ski the Rockies, paddle-board Pacific waves, ride scooters, sing on albums, intuit illnesses, and even run for elections.
Learn some Canadian cat history along the way. What politician brought the first house cat to Canada? What faithful cat-panion helped save a woman abandoned by crewmates in the Arctic? What is the only cat breed developed in Canada? And why do marmalade cats often have six toes? Stop and visit the best cat cafés in Canada, too.
Be amazed by the smartest, bravest, most delightful felines in this heartwarming collection, including orange cats, hairless cats, fat cats, six-legged cats, and the one and only Nico, pet to Prime Minister Mark Carney.
We loved the inclusion of Coal and the Parliament Hill Cat Colony.
Being asked to share Biggie's story was a true honour. The Cat Did It: Tails of Remarkable Canadian Cats shines a light on the extraordinary cats and people making a difference across the country. It's a reminder that behind every whiskered face is a story worth telling.
An amazing book that has the seal of pawpproval from Purr Minister Nico Carney himself.
This book stands as a testament to the enduring alliance between humans and cats, recounted through authentic stories that illuminate both the quiet marvels of daily life and the profound emotional ties that have bound our species together. It reminds us of the joy, surprise, and tenderness that cats bring into our lives. That is why this book matters.
- Foreword
- Preface
- Part I: The Cats
- 1 Canadian Cats in the News
- 2 Adventure Cats
- 3 Cats and Innovation
- 4 Healing Cats
- 5 Travelling Cats
- 6 Musical Cats
- 7 Performing Cats
- 8 Government, School, and Shop Cats
- 9 A Child’s Cat
- Part II: More Cat Business
- 10 Cats in Canada
- 11 Legends and Mythology
- 12 Orange Cats: “I Am Orange and I Am Magnificent”
- 13 Cat Cafés
- 14 The Montréal Cat Museum – La Miaousée
- Acknowledgements
- Glossary of Cat Terms
- Notes
- Credits
- About the Author