Fantasy genre: Family of women who raise magical cats meant for specific people; a young girl almost gives one of the cats away to the wrong person.

[Erica]

This must be 1990's or earlier (possibly much earlier...given to me by my book collecting dad!). All I remember is that there is a group of women and I think they were all related, who raised these magical cats. The cats were meant for specific people. A young girl in the group is riding on a wagon with them and almost gives one of the kittens away, not knowing they have special abilities.

Any ideas? I'd be most grateful!

[Kris]

Erica, is this book for children, young adults (teens) or older adults?

What's the location and time period - realistic Earth (country/region/big city/small town)?

[Erica]

Kris wrote: "Erica, is this book for children, young adults (teens) or older adults?

What's the location and time period - realistic Earth (country/region/big city/small town)?"

It was more young adult or adult. Definitely not for kids. Realistic Earth, rural settings.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Erica, are you still looking for this or did you find it?

[Erica]

Never found it!

[Kris]

Erica, what are the magical abilities of these cats? Can they talk?Why do they have to go to specific people?

[Tabitha]

Were the cats called gatti or ghatti? I read a series of thick books where large cats are bonded with specific people.

[Tabitha]

Author was Gayle Greeno

[Rainbowheart]

Finders-Seekers for Tabitha's suggestion.