Cat owner uses GPS and other methods to spy on her pet's wanderings. Much of the humour in this short non-fiction work comes from the author satirising her own obsessive/possessive behaviour, which will ring true with many cat lovers. The book asks how a small, furry feline can turn its carer into a somewhat deranged jealous monster. Endearing drawings by Wendy MacNaughton add to its heartwarming qualities.
Also recommended in this little-explored genre is Ian Phillips' Lost: Lost and Found Posters from Around the World (2002) – an anthology of lost-pet posters retrieved from various locations. It's a touching book – you realise just how much some people love their pets. It's also surprisingly funny, as many of the pet owners have been very witty in creating their signs – both in terms of the wording they use on the poster and also the doodles and modified photos used to illustrate them. There's very little commentary beyond an introduction and the occasional explanatory caption, but there's a useful guide to making an effective lost-pet poster of your own, should the worst happen...
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