My heartfelt thanks go to:
Elke Bosurgi, untiring cat lady and dear friend
Oscar La Manna, guardian of Sicily’s feline waifs and strays and wonderful colleague
Guy Liebenberg, vet in a million
Animals’ Voice, which supports small projects like Catsnip
Mario Pavone, wise commentator on Sicily
Valeria Cundari, defender of animal rights
Nigel and Marit, Elizabeth, Barbara, Joy and all whose donations have made this work possible
Kathy, dear colleague and translator of cat behaviour
Andrew, dear companion and navigator on this endeavour
My beloved cat, Sheba, constant writing companion and stress buster
And all the cats and cat ladies I have had the pleasure of knowing.