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Animal-Human Bond
Animals
Antibullying
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Cancer Survival
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Cats
Childhood Poverty
Death of a Parent
Disability
Divorce
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Family Dynamics
Grief
Handicapped Pets
human-animal bond
Humor
Inspiration
Love
Memoir
Pets
Pets and Domestic Abuse Survivors
Pets and the Elderly
recovery
self-esteem
Therapy Animals
trauma
Product details
- ISBN 9781612498737
- Weight: 272g
- Dimensions: 127 x 203mm
- Publication Date: 15 Oct 2023
- Publisher: Purdue University Press
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Paperback
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My One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me is the story of how an adorable, spunky, gray-and-white kitten helped the author regain the courage to face life's challenges and realize that none of us is truly alone. Born into poverty, losing her dad at age seven, and targeted by bullies, Kathy turned to pets for unconditional love and acceptance. A difficult childhood led to an abusive marriage, but things changed on her fortieth birthday when her staff at the organization where she worked gave her an extraordinary cat named Clio. The runt of the litter, a two-time cancer survivor, and a special needs cat, Clio nevertheless had an incredible will to live full tilt. This intrepid feline knew no fear and displayed unlimited self-confidence. She overcame not one, but two, disabilities. By watching Clio thrive despite what life threw at her, Kathy was able to put her own life in perspective by learning to accept the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future.
Kathy M. Finley is a lifelong animal lover who has a special affinity for cats and cat rescue. After a successful career in the nonprofit sector where she served in leadership positions, she became an advocate for animals. She is a frequent blogger for a number of cat rescue sites and has her own blog at kathyfinley.com. She is an award-winning member of the Cat Writers Association and a donor to many animal rescue groups.
