This is not a post about the wonderful architecture that we find in our city - rather it is dedication to the thousands of felines that you see, every day, sitting in the windows of the houses that line our streets. Here is a book that tells the 'tails' of nine cats that were rescued and given a good home... nine cats that find themselves given a second chance at life and in the process embark upon doing what it is that cats do best. They bond with their owner and entertain with their antics. They bring life to an Allentown house (seen on the cover of the book) and provide the author, Elizabeth's Deichman, a cat-lover, a humanitarian, a mother and a friend with the integral ingredients to publish a book about Nine Cats: Nine Lives in the Tall, Narrow Brick House.
Unfortunately Elizabeth's Deichman (author) passed away before this book was published. It was editor Veronica Hogle who has carried the torch in wake of the passing. While Elizabeth was sick Veronica would go to her and record many of the fantastic stories that she had accumulated in her head over the years - after all, Elizabeth was known as The Cat Lady of Allentown. Now these twelve stories of her nine cats will live in the minds of animal lovers forever. In honor of Elizabeth, her cats and the book launch, Quaker Bonnet eatery will be hosting An Afternoon Tea For Homeless Cats. Proceeds from the book and the tea party will all go towards finding homes for cats at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Details follow:
An Afternoon Tea For Homeless Cats, Saturday, January 30 from 2 - 5 at the Quaker Bonnet Eatery. To launch the book, "Nine Cats: Nine Lives in the Tall, Narrow Brick House, written by Elizabeth Squire Deichman. $20 includes Tea, readings and one signed book. Call 835-5078 for reservations.
Quaker Bonnet Eatery
175 Allen Street,
Buffalo NY
"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals." - Mahatma Gandhi
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Unfortunately Elizabeth's Deichman (author) passed away before this book was published. It was editor Veronica Hogle who has carried the torch in wake of the passing. While Elizabeth was sick Veronica would go to her and record many of the fantastic stories that she had accumulated in her head over the years - after all, Elizabeth was known as The Cat Lady of Allentown. Now these twelve stories of her nine cats will live in the minds of animal lovers forever. In honor of Elizabeth, her cats and the book launch, Quaker Bonnet eatery will be hosting An Afternoon Tea For Homeless Cats. Proceeds from the book and the tea party will all go towards finding homes for cats at the City of Buffalo Animal Shelter. Details follow:
An Afternoon Tea For Homeless Cats, Saturday, January 30 from 2 - 5 at the Quaker Bonnet Eatery. To launch the book, "Nine Cats: Nine Lives in the Tall, Narrow Brick House, written by Elizabeth Squire Deichman. $20 includes Tea, readings and one signed book. Call 835-5078 for reservations.
Quaker Bonnet Eatery
175 Allen Street,
Buffalo NY
"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way it treats its animals." - Mahatma Gandhi
Sadly, when Elizabeth (my friend) died I was very very concerned that whoever was in charge of her estate gave one of her remaining cats to Ten Lives. Then they held a VERY EXPENSIVE estate sale -- but they did not take the time to find this sweet cat a home.
This is very common when the elderly pass away. Many times the surviving family will call the SPCA to come get the animals ( that the elderly person cherished)-- to get them out of the way --and then the survivors concern themselves with the possessions and who will get what. Ask any estate sale company and they can attest to what I am saying. I have witnessed it a number of times.
Elizabeth would have been so pleased with this fundraiser though. I hope many people attend. It's such a good cause and a wonderful way to remember Elizabeth.