Tuesday, September 8, 2026

CAT BOOK: The Wild Side of the Wall by Kat McCarthy

 FROM CAT AND DOG CHAT WITH CAREN: I was recently contacted by one of the kindest, sweetest authors I have ever had the pleasure of interacting with. Her name is Kat McCarthy, and while I am not doing book reviews at this time, I was so moved by her email and touched by her kind personality that I ALMOST gave in!!!

What I am happy to do is to post her press release. I am happy to still post about books that sound interesting to me (even if I have not read the book). I encourage you to read this press release, this book sounds like a good one! (Oh and I have received no compensation for featuring this book).

THE WILD SIDE OF THE WALL

INVITES READERS

 TO EXPERIENCE THE WORLD AS A CAT

Kat McCarthy's debut novel follows a young free-ranging cat who goes looking for friendship — and finds a family she will risk everything to protect.

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — July 28, 2026 — Wild Kin Press is proud to announce the September 8 publication of The Wild Side of the Wall by Kat McCarthy. The novel will be available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook from major booksellers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play Books, and Kobo.

Cover Photo Courtesy of Kat McCarthy


The Wild Side of the Wall, immerses readers in the sensory world of Cricket, a young free-ranging cat who goes searching for the closeness she once shared with her littermates. Venturing past the last wall in her territory, she discovers Gentle — a large, friendly dog who smells full of puppies and joy. What begins as cautious curiosity grows into an exuberant friendship — and finally, a boisterous family to call her own.

When her chosen family is threatened, Cricket and Gentle leave every wall behind in a desperate race to protect their pack.

Early readers are calling The Wild Side of the Wall a must-read for cat lovers — a deeply immersive novel that makes them feel as though they are experiencing the world as a cat.

“I kept searching for the novel that would let me truly experience life as a cat. I never found it. So I wrote it,” McCarthy says.

McCarthy drew on years of observing cats and studying feline behavior to keep Cricket authentically feline. Cricket understands her world not through human explanations, but through her own senses, instincts, and experience as she navigates a world that gives few second chances.



 

 

 

 

     Author: Kat McCarthy

     Publisher: Wild Kin Press

     Publication Date: September 8, 2026

     ISBN Paperback: 979-8-9969860-0-2

     ISBN Hardcover: 979-8-9969860-1-9

     ISBN eBook: 979-8-9969860-2-6

     Page Count: 305

     Available Formats: Paperback, Hardcover, eBook

     Language: English

Wild Kin Press publishes books inspired by the beauty, wonder, and complexity of the living world.

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Saturday, July 4, 2026

Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom! Happy Birthday America! Have a Safe and Happy 4th!

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"Two hundred and fifty years. Through war. Through division. Through triumph. Through redemption. America's story has never been perfect, but it has always been one of perseverance, sacrifice, hope, and an enduring pursuit of liberty." — Instagram [1]

"For 250 years, America has stood as a symbol of faith, courage, and freedom. Generations before us fought, sacrificed, and prayed so that liberty could endure." — The Bush Center [1]


Happy Birthday America!!!!

We hope that today we all will take a moment to stop and reflect on how thankful we are to be FREE! And...to everyone who is battling this crazy heat, stay hydrated and be safe! Let's hope there aren't a lot of boomers for our pets!!!

HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE!

xoxo


Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Happy 6th Birthday Sweet Roary!


 

It's so hard to believe that our little Professor, Roary (formerly known as Felix when he was adopted), is SIX YEARS OLD!!

Roary is definitely a unique cat, probably the most unique of any who have come before. He is unbelievably loving, (to think I once thought we would never bond), now he is completely obsessed with me as I am with him.

One of my favorite things that has become a daily ritual is Roary and I have genuine "Cat Chats" in the bathroom. Roary and I share a bathroom and whenever I go in, Roary follows......meowing (chatting) up a storm!!!! We literally have full fledged conversations. He meows, I ask questions and he answers. He reminds me of Mr.Ed (those of you of a certain age will remember him), if Lenny approaches the bathroom when Roary is "talking" he immediately stops. He is the silliest boy! Sometimes he will talk so much it's like he is really having a rant! He also weighs himself every evening. He starts with putting just half of himself on the scale, then, I tell him he can't weigh himself with just half of his body on the scale and he will then proceed to sit on the scale to get his accurate weight.

Some of Roary's favorite things are:

1) His beloved Springs

2) He LOVES to cover himself with blankets. If you enter our home and want to sit on our couch you have to be careful and be sure to look for a "lump" under the blanket on the couch.

3) Roary also LOVES to go into my sock drawer and carry my rolled up socks everywhere! (He prefers them to cat toys)

4) He responds consistently to the snapping of my fingers. Anytime I snap my fingers Roary will come running!

5) He wakes me up with head/nose bumps and kisses EVERY SINGLE MORNING. 

6) Harassing Levi. He knows EXACTLY how to get Levi going and it is hilarious!

Roary is truly the funniest, the most curious , loving and intelligent kitty I  have ever had the honor of sharing my life with! Roary is truly a joy!

HAPPY, HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY

 MY SWEET AND SMART BOY!!

You are loved more than you ever could imagine!!