A U T H O RS A N D T H E I R P E TS Pets and companions come in many shapes and sizes. From furry to feathered to hairy and scaley - there is a place for all of them. Authors have a special relationship with their pets - whether they remind them to get up and take a break or they inspire their writing. Meet the critters that share their love and devotion to Uncaged Feature Authors.
J.S. MARLO & Cora
This is my granddoggie Coral. I used to babysit her when her daddy worked long shifts at the hospital, before he met his girlfriend. On Christmas Day, Coral proposed to her daddy’s girlfriend, and in the Fall 2021, she will be the ring bearer at their wedding.
MARIE POWELL & Catrin I live with a Calico “rescue cat,” who is all of 6 pounds and nobody’s pet. I call her Catrin because, well, she’s a character in her own right. She loves to chase a cat-nip mouse from room to room. Several times a day (and night), she clearly calls out “Mouse” so I know it’s time for me to take a break from writing to throw it for her. She’ll dance for cat treats but turns her nose up at wet or dry cat food (although somehow both disappear from her dish when my back is turned.) A writer-friend found her in his backyard, and when we looked on Facebook we found at least six families feeding her, but no one owned her. And no one does now, as I’m sure she would be happy to explain! She lets me live here with her, though, as long as I keep the cat treats handy. Issue 56 | March 2021 |
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