This series of short stories are charming and engaging. I quickly came to care about the characters in the book, both human and feline. The transformative power of a pet was a theme throughout the stories and I found the characters easy to relate to and empathize with, despite in realty, living very different lives than mine. While the stories in the book are distinct, there are common elements that tie all together and the book overall is hopeful and heartwarming. I recommend it.