Letter from Princess Fancy Feast & Stephanie, Boston

Here is a sweet letter from Stephanie and Princess Fancy Feast. Isn't Princess a beauty? She was one of my rescues at the purple house in Boston:

Dear Cynthia:

I'm writing to tell you how spectacular your new book is. Reading the true story caused tears to stream down my face. The book version is impressive as well and the art... well, just amazing! You're so talented!

Princess Fancy Feast checked out your wonderful website with me and she was *so* excited to see her name on the list of cats you've adopted--she felt like a celebrity!

PFF wants you to know that she is very happy in life, spending most of her days lounging, as royalty should, in my loft, with only the vaguest memories of being chased under the dresser when she lived with Fuzzy Pumper and Pac-man.

I want to thank you for rescuing her (legend has it she was a Christmas gift?) because she has brought so much joy to my life. She's simply the cutest creature that has ever walked the earth.

I'm looking forward to buying your book and recommending it to all the cat-lovers I know.

Best wishes,
Stephanie
and
Princess Fancy Feast

Gabrielle's Kitty Sculpture, Saratoga Springs, NY

Twice The Cat Love

One of our blog readers, E. Stephen Frederick, from Massachusetts sent in this amazing cat story with a link to this video.This gorgeous kitty was born in a cat breeder's litter. The horrified breeder brought him to a vet to be put down but luckily he was saved. Or, should I say, they were saved?

I want a two-headed cat, don't you?

A Book Release Party and A Month-long Exhibit

A book release party and art exhibit at CVB Space in Manhattan has been planned.

Dates: September 28, 2006 - October 26, 2006
Opening reception: Thursday, September 28, 2006 from 6PM - 9PM
Children's reception: Saturday, September 30, 2006 1PM - 5PM

Cat lovers of all ages are welcome at the children's reception on Saturday for a free art workshop. All the supplies will be on hand for you to make your own sculpted cat.

Hours for this exhibit: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: 1PM - 5PM

CVB Space
407 West 13th Street (between 9th Avenue and Washington Street)
New York City
646-336-8387
Subway: A, C, E, and L to 14th Street (at 8th Avenue)

We are hoping to have books on hand for purchase.

This exhibit will travel.

American Illustration Chooses The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside

The prestigious American Illustration jury has chosen four pages from The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside to appear in the 2006 book of the best illustration in the country. For 24 years American Illustration has been promoting, showcasing and preserving the best art and photography in the industry. Regarded by creative professionals as the two top sources for the finest, cutting-edge talent in the field, these large-format, artfully designed and beautifully printed hardcover annuals are published each year in November.

The Cat Who Wouldn't Come Inside --Release Date Set

The Cat Who Wouldn’t Come Inside
By Cynthia von Buhler
Release date: September 25, 2006

All tigers and tabbies,
calicos and strays,
kittens and cats,
need love.
And trust.
They want things just so.

And, sometimes, they do not want to come inside.

But a little patience
and a little attention
can make all the difference . . .

Here's a loving tribute to feline companionship, sure to warm
human and kitty hearts—because cat company is worth
waiting for!