Cats are notorious for being unable to make up their minds. And the phantom felines in Ghost Cats 2: More Afterlife Encounters with Feline Spirits prove that, whether or not they have a heartbeat, cats are always on the wrong side of the door-even the Pearly Gates.
Award-winning journalist Dusty Rainbolt has assembled a collection of eyewitness accounts that provide haunting yet entertaining hints about our pets’ afterlife destiny-as well as our own. Rainbolt’s narratives of things-that-headbump-in-the-night will have you laughing and crying. You’ll feel comfort as well as the occasional chill creep up your spine as you enjoy chapters on:
- GUARDIAN ANGELS who stand as dedicated protectors of their chosen humans
- FELINE HARBINGERS warning of impending tragedy
- Joyful but often brief appearances in FAMILY REUNIONS
- MANY HAPPY RETURNS that highlights reincarnation homecomings
- And mystified homeowners scratching their heads because that’s NOT MY GHOST CAT
According to her answering machine Dusty Rainbolt, is an award-winning cat behavior author, veterinary journalist, feline behavior consultant and Fear Free Certified Professional. She has authored thousands of articles and columns, and 14 nonfiction books and novels including the widely acclaimed Kittens for Dummies. She’s a past president of the Cat Writers’ Association, three-time recipient of the Friskies Writer of the Year Award. Her books, columns and articles have been honored with more than 65 writing awards. In 2008 Rainbolt’s first volume about feline phantoms Ghost Cats: Human Encounters with Feline Spirits was awarded the coveted Muse Medallion for Excellence from the Cat Writers’ Association. The Muse is the prestigious organization’s version of the Pulitzer Prize.
Ghost Cats 2 is the perfect read (or gift) for anyone who loves cats or struggles with the death of a pet, and for anyone who wants to curl up with tales of transcendental tabbies. Order copies of this family-friendly book for yourself or loved ones who have had to say goodbye to their furry friend.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.. xvii
CHAPTER 1: GUARDIAN ANGELS. 1
Cat on the Wall 4
Fats and Tripod. 6
Loki, God of Mischief. 10
The Guardian Angel with the Yellow Eyes. 13
Here Comes Trouble. 16
CHAPTER 2: FELINE HARBINGERS. 21
Xena: Warrior Kitty. 23
Ghost Cat with a Light Touch. 26
Kipling’s Cat. 32
Bright as Moonshine. 35
The Incorporeal Couch Potato. 38
Neera. 41
CHAPTER 3: FAMILY REUNIONS. 45
The Paper Pusher. 46
Azlan. 49
A Moment in Heaven. 51
Josette. 53
Smoky Bear. 56
Iris. 59
Phoebe. 61
Pumpkin. 64
Furrdy. 67
Disco Cat. 70
Larry the Cat. 73
Pavel 75
The Feline Phantom.. 77
The Spy Who Loved Me. 82
Shadow Cat. 85
CHAPTER 4: MANY HAPPY RETURNS. 91
The Baby Sitter. 92
Mom, Is That You?. 96
The Ceiling Fan Gremlin. 100
CHAPTER 5: NOT MY GHOST CAT. 105
Mystery Cat/Guardian Angel 106
Ghost Cat and the Evil Shadow.. 109
Spooky Little Kitty. 115
Shadow Cat. 119
Smoky’s Revelation. 121
Bedtime Visitation. 124
Marshmallow.. 126
The Black Cat. 129
CHAPTER 6: POSSESSED POSSESSIONS. 133
In Raisa’s Image. 135
Chunk’s Friendly Vet Toy. 136
CHAPTER 7: GHOST CAT TRAVEL GUIDE. 139
Jerome, Arizona. 140
DO YOU HAVE AN ANIMAL GHOST STORY TO SHARE?. 145
ABOUT THE AUTHOR. 147