Everyone needs a pet! If you need some convincing, discover the stories of several adorable pets and the love they shared with their humans in this heartwarming memoir of a family, their pets, and the important roles those animals played. Cats and dogs are integral members of family units... just ask Samantha, Pippin, Cali, and Max! The three cats (Samantha, Pippin, and Cali) and the family dog (Max) are here to tell you, from their point of view, what it meant to them to be part of a family. The stories come from real events, as the pets in were the cats and dogs owned by author Jane Coffey, her husband, and her children. The four adorable and heartwarming stories inside not only entertain and delight, but help the reader understand the importance of a pet's role in the larger family. Written for everyone - pet wanters, pet havers, and pet lovers - is a great gift with sentimental value and an enduring message of love. A testament to the value a pet's life carries, the narrative does a wonderful job of immortalizing the real-life pets and communicating just how sweet and entertaining it is to love a creature that loves you back. A delightful, short read for anyone interested in pets, is a must buy.