The Confessions of a Catnip Junkie

by Allan Goldstein

Doo Doo wasn’t trying to run away from home. Doc and Fern were great humans, cat people to the core. But Doo Doo has a feral streak, and a sudden impulse sends him into the wilds of the city’s Glen Canyon, and then far beyond. Now he is very lost, but not so lost that he doesn’t know what he wants more than anything. It’s the same thing we all want—love and home—but Doo Doo needs to get there on four paws. And having his new best friend, a subway cat named Rass, tagging along doesn’t make it any easier. Doo Doo’s 6,000 mile odyssey across America —by jet, bus, big rig, ferry, Caddy, Cessna and paw—takes a full year. The lost cat attracts lost souls. He helps a homeless drunk find a home, a minor league pitcher find his fastball, a small town newscaster find the big time, a goth girl find her peace, and a widowed Air Force pilot find the last runway. Doo Doo tells his story in his own voice, we see what he sees, feel what he feels. And he promises to take you so deep inside his soul you’ll feel yourself purr.

402 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2010

Reviews

[Amy Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was an absolute blast to read. The author knows cats, that's for sure. The character was fantastic, the whole book is infused with side-splitting humor and it is also quite a bit touching in many places. Cat lover or not, this is a must-read.

[John W. Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love love this story

This is a well written sweet story. I loved every page of it. RAther long considering the cat narrated the whole thing. I am so impressed by Doo doo's ability to tell about his adventures. Must read for all cat lovers in fact I am leaving my kindle out for my genius of a cat
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[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book

[Beatrice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very much enjoyed this tale. My heart was in my mouth as I followed Doo-Doo's adventures. One of the best books written by a cat I've come across. A nice voice.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! As a cat lover it was a fun read.

[Lori Heustess · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very entertaining book. LOL

[James Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story!