That is the legacy of the small-town kitty with the big heart. Their surprisingly profound new interspecies relationship plugged them into a community, either the literal one in which they lived (and with which the cats facilitated a deeper connection) or the wider, cat-appreciation club out there.
Men and women from all over, some of whom were definitely not self-described cat lovers, reported being "chosen" by an abandoned cat or kitten. A special memorial, which still draws visitors, was set up outside the library's children's section.ĭewey's Nine Lives, based on the volumes of touching letters Myron received during Dewey's life, and long after. When Dewey's chronic infirmities finally caught up with him, at the age of 19, Myron took him to the vet one last time. The re-establishment of the library's rightful place in the community was a bonus. Dewey also inspired a large number of other people in that economically compromised region. Dewey Readmore Books (his full name) survived frostbite and indignity to grow into a handsome, incredibly friendly (even intuitive) ginger tabby, who warmed the hearts of everyone, especially that of the woman who rescued him.Īs a single mother divorced from an alcoholic, Myron related to the cat's tenacity and goodwill. Dewey's Nine Lives Dewey's Newest title to be released on October 12, 2010. Vicki Myron'sĭewey (2008), the story of a kitten dropped into a library book-return chute on a frigid day in the American Midwest, sold more than a million copies worldwide and stayed on bestseller lists for six months. Through it all, Dewey remained a loyal companion, a beacon of hope not just for Vicki Myron, but for the entire town of Spencer as it slowly, steadily pulled itself up from the worst financial crisis in its long history. Dogs are always crowd pleasers, but cats have a sizable fan base of their own.
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