The Happy Tale of Two Cats

The Happy Tale of Two Cats traces the lives of two felines who happen to live "in the very same town, on the very same street," but who share very different lives with their families. The happy cat has lots of playtime and daily interaction with her family. The unhappy cat spends most of her time alone often getting "yelled at for just being a cat." These comparisons give way to hope when the unhappy cat is rescued by a "kind lady" from the animal shelter who helps her find a new "family to love." The Happy Tale of Two Cats tells a simple story that makes it easy for children to understand what every cat needs to be healthy and happy in their home. Every cat deserves to be this happy. Winner of the Association of Professional Humane Educators' 2026 Educator's Choice Awards winner for Best Humane Education Book for Young Children.

Cathy M. Rosenthal is an award-winning author, Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES), and humane educator who has spent more than 35 years helping people understand and care for animals. As a nationally syndicated pet columnist, she has answered thousands of questions from families about their pets, with the goal of keeping pets in their homes and out of animal shelters. Her work focuses on strengthening the human-animal bond and helping people better understand their pets and their natural behaviors.

Her children's book, The Happy Tale of Two Cats, received the 2026 Educator's Choice Award from the Association of Professional Humane Educators for Best Humane Education Book for Young Children. The book has earned recognition for its message of kindness, responsibility, and compassion toward animals.

Cathy loves teaching children how to be kind, confident, and safe around animals. Through her books, she helps young children become "pet heroes," shaping the next generation of compassionate, responsible pet owners.