This popular author's first memory is the sound of a cat purring in her crib. Showing how creatures can bring out the best in us, she introduces us to her childhood cat; her grandmother's parrot with a wicked sense of humor; her beloved Doberman; and, of course, her beloved tiger cat Sneaky Pie! Hear her celebrate these wonderful creatures and how they enrich our lives. "Rollicking memoir... an appealing ‘sit on the porch and I'll tell you a story' style."—Booklist