It’s amazing what lessons our animals can teach us, and the profound impact their influence can have on our lives. To show our appreciation we’re boasting about our top 5 books on travelling pets.
These courageous companions will have you itching for your next escapade. Get ready for bags of adventure, some soul-searching crusades, and a few sobs and sniffles along the way.
The Cat who Went to Paris
By Peter Gethers
A light-hearted tale filled with humour and warmth. The Cat who Went to Paris is just the first part of this wonderfully charming trilogy by author Peter Gethers.
The book tells the true story of the author, a self-proclaimed cat hater, and how he falls in love with a super cute Scottish Fold kitten, named Norton. But Norton isn’t just cute. He’s a remarkable cat, brimming with confidence, intelligence, and wanderlust!
Together, Peter and Norton forge an unbreakable bond, travelling the world together in this unlikely, much-loved travelogue.
Travels with Casey
This New York Time Best Seller is part biography, part travelogue, with a sprinkling of encyclopaedic guidance on dogs. Travels with Casey explores the authors insecurities around his relationship with his own aloof Lab, whilst taking us across America to delve into the formidable bond between man and dog.
Set across a 4-month cross-country RV trip, Denizet-Lewis introduces us to a host of dog centric individuals, from dog-rescuers and K9 cops in Missouri, to eccentric owners and controversial trainers.
I & Claudius: Travels With My Cat
By Clare de Vries
Fuelled by tragedy, Clare de Vries leaves England with her childhood cat, Claud for the adventure of a lifetime. Knowing Claud will never be able to return home due to his age, the pair sets off on a courageous and equally comical last-dance road-trip across America.
This unpredictable, and wondrously maverick memoir depicts an unusual swan song for cat Claudius. A fun mix of slightly irresponsible activities, questionable choices, and a beautifully poignant inter-species connection.
The Travelling Cat Chronicles
By Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel (Translator)
The only fiction book in our list, Arikawa writes this fanciful tale from the perspective of lovable stray cat, Nana. After forging a connection with kind, food-dispensing stranger, Satoru, Nana finds a home and a beloved owner in this young van owner.
Sadly, Satoru must rehome Nana, and the two embark on an enlightening voyage across Japan, visiting old friends as potential candidates. As their expedition unravels, the motivation behind their bittersweet journey is revealed, along with insights into Satoru’s childhood.
More than just a feel-good story about a man and his cat, this gripping tale is brimming with life-lessons and impactful sentiments.
The Cat with Three Passports
This book takes us on an enthralling expedition in to a wonderous foreign land. Lured by the charm of a special silver tabby, Gershwin, CJ and her partner, Ryan relocate to Japan to begin their fascinating odyssey in an entirely new culture.
With inspiring landscapes, festivals, and dream destinations readers are captivated by the authors tales. Blended with real-world problems, Fentiman is successfully able to build an often thrilling account of life with Gershwin, travel and self-discovery.
