On February 14, 2023,
Chicken Soup for the Soul will release the next book in their series,
Lessons Learned From My Cat. It includes my story of how a cat-detesting guy from Australia ended up with two feline companions while living in the United States of America.
I Do Not Like Cats was written during the pandemic while I was the carer for my wife's mother. On the day that I put the final touches on it, Jasper (kitty cat) sat in my lap one last time. Days later, his job caring for my mother in law was done, and shortly thereafter, he succumbed to a known medical condition.
As for #Jacob...well, he still lives with me, still has the same routine, but now has the run of the entire house.
Which is just as well, cause I Do Not Like Cats.